
Book
Cathedral
By the Author of the Way Things Work
David Macaulay
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 26, 1981
Reading lane: Landmarks & Monuments
A Caldecott Honor Book Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Stone and Ink
An imaginary medieval cathedral invites you to linger over David Macaulay’s intricate pen-and-ink illustrations.
Come here for
- Detailed drawings of an imagined cathedral
- A touchstone for budding architects
Expect
- Fictional people across three centuries of Europe
- A classic children’s book with a long-lived appeal
Book Details
- Authors
- David Macaulay
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 26, 1981
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Landmarks & Monuments · Medieval History for Kids
- Reading lane
- Landmarks & Monuments
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Publisher Categories
Architecture for Kids
How Things Work
Inventions
About This Book
A Caldecott Honor Book Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral' s numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations. Journey back to...
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