Heartland: A Prairie Sampler
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 088776567X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There is even a recipe for Saskatoon pie! Heartland is a bright and bold tribute to the author’s “big sky” home, and is filled with artwork as beautiful as the Prairies themselves.. Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet presents a sampler of the Prairies: the patterns of the land and its colors, embroidered with details of life and history, which make up the place she calls home. She describes weather so wild that you can sometimes make a snowman in the summer; the prairie love of the one-ton grain truck; th
TandyJoAndy said ~ Wonderful ~. This book (and all the "Prarie" books) are so beautifully illustrated and well written. Truely celebrates the life lived on the plains of America, and all the unique things that make it special. Great for anyone who wants to learn more about Midwest culture.
They add immediacy and a touch of poetry to the book. Pronunciations and definitions are given for unfamiliar words, and measurements are given in both metric and U.S. The vividly detailed paintings have a photo-real quality. A couple of regional recipes (saskatoon pie and campfire bannock) and crafts directions (straw Star of David) are also included. From School Library Journal Grade 3-7-This stunning picture book looks at various aspects of the prairies that stretch across North America. The author and illustrator both grew up on the Canadian prairies and bring their own personal stories to the narrative. This lovely title brings the prairies to life for students across North America.Susan Marie Pitard, formerly at Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MACopyright 2003 Reed Business Informatio