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Little Black Crow

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

About The Book
Combining unfussy, gently rhyming language with vibrant, airy illustrations, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka has created a book that will inspire in young readers the wonder of wondering. A little boy wonders about a crow’s life—from the simple “Where do you go in the cold white snow?” to the not-so-simple “Do you ever worry when you hop and you hurry? Are you ever afraid of mistakes you made? Are you never afraid?”

All of life is touched on in simple words and spare, elegant artwork. Little Black Crow is not to be missed.

About The Author
Chris Raschka

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane’s Giant Steps; Can’t Sleep; In the City; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.

About The Illustrator
Chris Raschka

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane’s Giant Steps; Can’t Sleep; In the City; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (June 7, 2011)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442440692
  • Ages: 4 - 7

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Awards and Honors
  • CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Council)
  • Bank Street Best Books of the Year
  • Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended

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Little Black Crow

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

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