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  • Bibliography:
    3 Books
  • First Book:
    January 1966
  • Latest Book:
    January 2015
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Book List in Order: 3 titles



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    ONE WIDE RIVER TO CROSS, originally published in 1966, is a beloved Ed Emberley classic that received a Caldecott Honor in 1967. Illustrated in gorgeous woodcut simplicity, ONE WIDE RIVER TO CROSS tells a counting story about Noah’s Ark taken from ...



  • Ed Emberley won the 1968 Caldecott Medal for his bold illustrations for Barbara Emberley's jaunty adaptation of the cumulative folk song about seven soldiers who build a magnificent cannon and Drummer Hoff, who fires it off....



  • THE STORY OF PAUL BUNYAN shares the folktale of one of the most famous and popular North American folk heroes. The story traces the outdoor adventures of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, and his companion, Babe the Blue Ox. This version written by ...




Award-Winning Books by Barbara Emberley

Drummer Hoff
1968 Caldecott Medal -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Barbara Emberley has published 3 books.

Barbara Emberley does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Story of Paul Bunyan, was published in January 2015.

The first book by Barbara Emberley, One Wide River to Cross, was published in January 1966.

No. Barbara Emberley does not write books in series.