 First edition | |
| Author | Holling C. Holling |
|---|---|
| Published | 1941 |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Paddle-to-the-Sea is a 1941 children's book, written and illustrated by American author/artist Holling C. Holling and published by Houghton Mifflin. It was recognized as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942.[1]
The film Paddle to the Sea, based on this book but omitting many details, was produced by the National Film Board of Canada in 1966, directed by Bill Mason. It was nominated for an Oscar.[2]
A water park based on the book was opened in 2016 in the town of Nipigon, where the fictional journey begins.[3]
- ^ Ala.org List of Caldecott winners
- ^ Wyndham Wise, ed. (2001-09-08). "Paddle to the Sea". Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film. University of Toronto Press. p. 159. ISBN 978-0802083982.
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