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Mirandy and Brother Wind / by Patricia C. McKissack ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Knopf, c1988.Description: [32] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0394887654 :
  • 0394987659 (lib. bdg.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • [E] 19
LOC classification:
  • PZ7.M478693 Mi 1988
Summary: To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner.
List(s) this item appears in: Jerry Pinkney Fiction notes: Click to open in new window
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Picturebook Books for Big Kids McKissack, Pat Available 33111002847271
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running time- 20 min.

1989 ALA notable.

1989 Caldecott honor.

To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner.

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