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Saint George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal Winner)

by Margaret Hodges

A classic dragon legend retold

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Caldecott Medal winner

    Caldecott Medal winner; the award recognizes the illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A classic dragon legend retold

Margaret Hodges adapts an episode from Edmund Spenser’s *The Faerie Queene*, following George, the Red Cross Knight, as he confronts a dragon that has terrorized the countryside. The tale brings together a legendary knight, a threatened community, and the restoration of peace. Trina Schart Hyman’s illustrations accompany the retelling, placing visual storytelling alongside themes of bravery and perseverance.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for children ages 4–8 interested in knights, dragons, and legendary adventures.
  • Suited to young readers exploring folklore, fairy tales, and classic stories.

Themes

BraveryPerseverancePeaceFolklore and legend

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Book overview

Winner of the Caldecott Medal

Adorned with astonishingly beautiful art from beloved children's illustrator Trina Schart Hyman, here is an award-winning tale of bravery, perseverance, and peace.

This breathtakingly illustrated adaptation of a classic story is a must-have addition to any collection of folklore and fairy tales. Saint George and the Dragon dramatically retells the epic episode from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land.

"[The illustrations] glitter with color and mesmerizing details."―Publisher's Weekly
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