Caldecott Medal Winner
Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book
by Dorothy P. Lathrop
Summary
This picture book gathers familiar passages from the King James Bible and pairs them with the many creatures that appear across its stories, from the animals on Noah's ark to the lions of Daniel. Helen Dean Fish selected the text while Dorothy P. Lathrop rendered each beast in careful black and white drawings that emphasize the dignity and detail of natural form. The book treats animals as central characters in scripture and presents them with reverence rather than decoration.
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Historical Context & Significance
This was the very first book to receive the Caldecott Medal when the award began in 1938.