A Visit to William Blake’s Inn

By Nancy Willard
A Visit to William Blake's Inn
Synopsis
A 1982 Newbery Medal Winner and a 1982 Caldecott Honor Book. Inspired by William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake’s imaginary inn and its unusual guests.
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Illustrator: Alice and Martin Provensen
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 1982
Page Count: 48
ISBN13: 9780152938239
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