This breathtakingly illustrated adaptation of a classic story of bravery, perseverance, and peace is a must-have addition to any collection of folklore and fairy tales. Saint George and the Dragon dramatically retells the epic episode from Edmund 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 joy to the land. The story is retold by Maragaret Hodges and adorned with astonishingly beautiful illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal. Hardcover picture book, 32 pages. 1984. A fine book to read on St. George's Day each year! St. George is the patron saint of England. His feast day is celebrated on April 23.