The Talking Eggs, a Folktale from the American South Retold

New York; (1989): Dial Books for Young Readers. First Edition. Quarto. Presentation copy inscribed by the author "To Ann, Very warmest greetings....and thanks! It's a pleasure and an honor to sign this book to you. I hope it continues to give you a great deal of pleasure in the years ahead. In appreciation, and with admiration, Robert San Souci. Also inscribed by the illustrator..."To Ann from Jerry Pinkney" dated 6-25-90 and, he has drawn a chicken below his inscription. Both the author and illustrator capture the unique flavor of the American South in an unforgettable story about two sisters, Rose a spoiled and lazy girl but mother's favorite, and Blanch, who is forced to fetch and carry and do all the hard work for her mother and sister until she meets an old witch woman. A fine copy bound in color pictorial paper covered boards lettered in red and white, spine lettering red and white, in an unlipped pictorial dust jacket of the same design. (Inventory #: 023627)