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Animals of the Bible

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Animals of the Bible
AuthorText compiled by Helen Dean Fish
IllustratorDorothy P. Lathrop
GenreChildren's picture book
PublisherJ. B. Lippincott Company
Publication date
1937
Publication placeUnited States
Pages72
ISBN0-397-31536-8
OCLC2152935

Animals of the Bible is a book illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop with text compiled by Helen Dean Fish from the Bible. Released by J. B. Lippincott Company, it was the first recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1938.[1]

Plot

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Animals of the Bible takes 31 Biblical stories of creatures who helped Biblical heroes complete their tasks and illustrates them.

References

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  1. ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
Awards
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Caldecott Medal recipient
1938
Succeeded by