Contest, The
Publication Information
Author:  Hogrogian, Nonny	Illustrator:  Hogrogian, Nonny
Title:  Contest, The	Date:  1976
Publisher:  Greenwillow	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-688-80042-4	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales, and myths
HSE Descriptor(s):
Summary:
This adaptation of an Armenian folktale tells of two robbers who discover that they are engaged to the same young woman and decide to hold a contest with her as the prize. (Caldecott Honor Book)
Teaching Ideas:
As with all folk tales, teachers will want to establish the context for reading the book before sharing it with learners. Possible topics for discussion include competition/contests, the men vs. the woman, and tricks and foolery. Learners may want to pay special attention to the illustrations, perhaps speculating on why they won notice from the Caldecott committee.
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