The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
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Series: Myths & Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, & Legends
Genres: Juvenile Fiction, Picture Books
Tags: Ages 5-8, Ages 8-12, Award Winners
ASIN: 0374324425
ISBN: 0374324425

When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way. The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.

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When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way.

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.

Learning Through Literature also recommends these other award winning books – Because of Winn-Dixie, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel and Island of the Blue Dolphins.

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“A delightful picture-book version of the Russian folktale about the simple third son who, through the magical powers of the Listener, Swift-goer, Drinker, and others, performs the tasks set by the Czar and wins the princess. The handsome illustrations which fill the pages with animation and gleaming colors have a folk character and Russian flavor.” ―Starred, Booklist
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