Song of the Swallows
Song of the Swallows | |
Author | Leo Politi |
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Illustrator | Leo Politi |
Country | United States |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Publisher | Scribner |
Publication date | 1949 |
Song of the Swallows is a book by Leo Politi. Published by Scribner, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1950.[2]
Plot
The book tells the story of two kids that live in an old mission in San Juan Capistrano in California. One of the kids tells the other the amazing journey the swallows make all the way from South America to spend the summer in California.
References
- ↑ http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/song-of-the-swallows-leo-politi/1100690035?ean=9780892369898
- ↑ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
Awards | ||
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Preceded by The Big Snow |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1950 |
Succeeded by The Egg Tree |
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