Folktales from Around the World Books
In order from Medio Pollito (Half-Chick): A Mexican Folktale to Coyote Rides the Sun
Book #1
Medio Pollito (Half-Chick): A Mexican Folktale
Written by Amanda StJohn & illustrated by Sue Todd
5 - 9
Reading
age
24
Page
count
49
Words
per page
Jul 1, 2011
Publication
date
Library Binding
$28.50
$26.50
Summary
The story of Medio Pollito, a chicken born with only half of his body, is one of inspiration and purpose. He travels to find adventure, and with the help of the wind, finds his true calling as a weather vane.
Folktales from Around the World Series
Published from 2011 - 2011
3 books| Year | Title | Illustrator | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Medio Pollito (Half-Chick): A Mexican Folktale | Sue Todd | 24 |
| 2011 | The Frog King: An African Folktale | 24 | |
| 2011 | Coyote Rides the Sun | Durga Yael Bernhard | 24 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Illustrator
Sue Todd is an award-winning illustrator living in Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art (now ocad University). Sue began her career as a freelance designer in retail advertising. For a more creative outlet,she took up linoleum carving, an ancient printmaking technique similar to woodcut, and developed a unique style of art that led to a career in illustration. This is Sue’s second book with Eric Walters, following An African Alphabet (see page 78). For more information, visit www.suetodd.com.
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