Gingerbread for Liberty!: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution - Couverture rigide

Rockliff, Mara

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ISBN 10 : 0544130014 ISBN 13 : 9780544130012

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2015

A propos du livre

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"This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do."

—Kirkus

 

"This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do." —Kirkus * "A sweet addition to Revolutionary War units where a more behind-the-scenes look is desired and a nonfiction twist on gingerbread-themed storytimes." —School Library Journal, starred review * "Rockliff’s story celebrates an unheralded historical figure, reinforces the value of creatively employing one’s skills, and reminds readers that heroes can be found in surprising places." —Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Kirsch's cookie-cutter images of a battalion approaching by sea, hired by England's king, lessen the threat and sweeten the humor...[while] Rockliff uses recurring refrains for maximum impact...Readers will be back for seconds." —Shelf Awareness, starred review "Kirsch's jovial cut-paper illustrations, in warm tones of ginger and cinnamon, complement the playful patriotism of Rockliff's text." —The New York Times  

PRAISE FOR MARA ROCKLIFF Me and Momma and Big John (Candlewick Press) * "Every page is infused with golden light, quiet pride, and soaring hope." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "This is the rare children’s book that shows how a building is built with less of an emphasis on cranes and bulldozers and more on the difficult work of laboring hands. But it’s not only about the grueling hardness of labor; “Me and Momma and Big John” is also about the rewards of a labor of love, and of a job well done." —The New York Times "Rockliff’s lyrical text celebrates collaboration and communion...An intriguing examination of the inside story of one of New York City’s most important and beloved monuments." —Kirkus Reviews "A beautiful piece of work made all the better by the hardworking multi-ethnic cast populating its pages. . . Rockliff gives kids the key to understanding that every monument, no matter how large, was formed by real people with families. And the world feels that much more human and personable." —Betsy Bird, Fuse 8  "Me and Momma and Big John is a quietly excellent children's book that deserves attention as one of the best of 2012." —Teaching for Change Golden Kite Award Winner
Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
Junior Library Guild Selection
New York Public Library "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"
Bank Street College of Education 2013 Best Children's Books of the Year PRAISE FOR VINCENT X. KIRSCH Noah Webster and His Words  * "Kirsch's scraggly mixed-media illustrations create a decidedly unstuffy atmosphere."—Publisher's Weekly, starred review * "The watercolor-and-pencil cartoon illustrations are a perfect complement to the text." —School Library Journal, starred review Forsythia and Me "Kirsch’s sketchy black-and-white cartoons with splashes of color are reminiscent of those in Kay Thompson’s "Eloise" books. The illustrations, combined with the measured pace of the text, give the book an elegant air that is as timeless as its message." —School Library Journal "The young audience will welcome the wild, imaginative play and the story of loyal friendship, all Captured in winsome ink, watercolor, and pencil illustrations." —Booklist  

"This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do."

—Kirkus

* "A sweet addition to Revolutionary War units where a more behind-the-scenes look is desired and a nonfiction twist on gingerbread-themed storytimes."

—School Library Journal, starred review

 

"This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do."

—Kirkus "A sweet addition to Revolutionary War units where a more behind-the-scenes look is desired and a nonfiction twist on gingerbread-themed storytimes." —School Library Journal, starred review "Rockliff’s story celebrates an unheralded historical figure, reinforces the value of creatively employing one’s skills, and reminds readers that heroes can be found in surprising places." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do."

—Kirkus

"A sweet addition to Revolutionary War units where a more behind-the-scenes look is desired and a nonfiction twist on gingerbread-themed storytimes."

—School Library Journal

 

Présentation de l'éditeur

Christopher Ludwick was a German-born American patriot with a big heart and a talent for baking. When cries of “Revolution!” began, Christopher was determined to help General George Washington and his hungry troops. Not with muskets or cannons, but with gingerbread!     Cheerfully told by Mara Rockliff and brought to life by Vincent Kirsch’s inventive cut-paper illustrations, Gingerbread for Liberty is the story of an unsung hero of the Revolutionary War who changed the course of history one loaf at a time.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0544130014
• ISBN 13: 9780544130012
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Illustrateur: Kirsch Vincent X.