Three jovial huntsmen
Three bumbling huntsmen ride through the woods missing every animal in plain sight, in Susan Jeffers’s Caldecott Honor picture book.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1973
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Picture book, roughly ages 4–8
- Recognition
- Caldecott Honor
- Author
- Susan Jeffers
About this book
Three jovial huntsmen was published by Bradbury Press in 1973 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Susan Jeffers, who has 1 title on the list.
Who it's for
Picture book, roughly ages 4–8. A picture book meant to be read aloud, where the illustration carries as much of the story as the sentences do.
What the Caldecott means
The Caldecott recognises the most distinguished American picture book for children, and it is given for the illustration rather than the text. This book carries a Caldecott Honor, so the pictures themselves were judged among the year's best. Read the award's own citation history at the ALA ↗
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Three jovial huntsmen is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1973.
Also published by Bradbury in 1973
- The Slave Dancer — Paula Fox
- Deenie — Judy Blume
- Good Ethan — Paula Fox
- Lone Bull's horse raid — Paul Goble
Other Caldecott books from the house
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Questions about Three jovial huntsmen
Who wrote Three jovial huntsmen?
Three jovial huntsmen was written by Susan Jeffers, who has 1 title on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Three jovial huntsmen?
Bradbury Press published Three jovial huntsmen in 1973, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has Three jovial huntsmen won any awards?
Yes — Three jovial huntsmen is a Caldecott Honor book. The Caldecott recognises the most distinguished American picture book for children, and it is given for the illustration rather than the text. This book carries a Caldecott Honor, so the pictures themselves were judged among the year's best.
What age is Three jovial huntsmen for?
Picture book, roughly ages 4–8. A picture book meant to be read aloud, where the illustration carries as much of the story as the sentences do.
Where can I find a copy of Three jovial huntsmen?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Three jovial huntsmen and which editions exist.