The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

illustrated by Uri Shulevitz, retold by Arthur Ransome, and published by Farrar

69fooloftheworld.jpg

About

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is a Russian tale retold by Arthur Ransom. The gay and colorful illustrations have a vigor and gaiety that echo the brisk exuberance of the folktale.

Awards Won

Title Year
Randolph Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott and is intended to create more abundant and joyful life in pictures for children. It is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States during the year, and shall be awarded to the artist whether or not he be author of the text.
 1969 - Winner(s)