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November 20, 2007
Nancy Willard, '58, PhD'63
illustrated by John Thompson, The Flying Bed, Scholastic/Blue Sky Press, 2007.
The book: An original fairy tale about a poor baker who finds a beautiful bed for his wife in a strange new shop—for free! The bed has magical powers, and that night the couple flies across the heavens to meet a master baker who gives them some magic yeast that will make them the best—and richest—bakery in town. But the yeast will test the baker's integrity and will eventually teach the baker and his wife about the true riches of love and loyalty.
The author: Nancy Willard, a lecturer in English at Vassar College, has written numerous books for both adults and children. Her collection of poems for children, "A Visit to William Blake's Inn," was a Newbery winner and a Caldecott Honor book. She has also illustrated several books.
Posted by tobiaslw at November 20, 2007 02:15 PM