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| Author | Beatrice Schenk de Regniers |
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| Illustrator | Beni Montresor |
| Cover artist | Montresor |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | Atheneum Books |
| Publication date | 1964 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 0-689-20615-1 |
| OCLC | 20016033 |
| Dewey Decimal | 20 |
| LC Class | PZ8.3.D443 May 1989 |
May I Bring a Friend? is a 1964 book by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, It tells the story of a well-mannered boy who frequently gets invited to visit the king and queen. The first time he goes, he asks if he can bring a friend the next time he visits. When they say yes, he always brings different types of exotic animals who are also well mannered. The illustrator, Sir Beni Montresor, won the Caldecott Medal for the book's jewel-like illustrations.
References
- American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present Archived 2011-10-18 at the Wayback Machine. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
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| Preceded byWhere the Wild Things Are | Caldecott Medal recipient 1965 |
Succeeded byAlways Room for One More |
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