The Tale of John Barleycorn: Or from Barley to Beer

by Mary Azarian (Adapter, Illustrator)

The medieval English ballad of John Barleycorn, who after being ploughed under the ground grows up again in the spring to be harvested and ultimately turned into homebrewed ale

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Mary Azarian has illustrated many books for children, including SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY, which won the Caldecott Medal. Her fine-art woodcuts and stationery are instantly recognizable and beloved by collectors everywhere. Mary Azarian lives in Vermont.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous! But the subject matter...meh.

[Sam W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lyrical story about growing and use of Barley.