Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 1984
Caldecott Medal
Summary: "Retells the segment from 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 peace and joy to the land." (publisher)
Ideas for use in library:
Read aloud for All Saints Day; discuss biblical imagery in story and art; discuss epic stories and read this as an example of one in a manageable length
Curriculum connections:
Religion: (I'm in a Catholic school) - Discuss biblical imagery in the story and art;
Social Studies: study of medieval times; knights; castles; feudalism; etc.
Language Arts: learn about features of legends and identify the signs in text and art
Special features:
Catholic Encyclopedia article about Saint George
Other lesson ideas
Accessed via Saint Joseph School library.
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