I think I picked this book up at the library solely on the basis of the lovely and engaging cover art. My 8 year old is currently fascinated with money so I thought this was a good bet on some level. What I didn't expect was a child friendly snapshot of life during World War II. Colorful watercolors depict the rag man, the milk man and the garbage wagon. Since this is before my time, too, I think I was as intrigued as my son. We enjoyed the story as well. I even managed to get through the letter at the end without totally choking. Definitely a great example of a living history book.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wonderful WWII Picture Book
I think I picked this book up at the library solely on the basis of the lovely and engaging cover art. My 8 year old is currently fascinated with money so I thought this was a good bet on some level. What I didn't expect was a child friendly snapshot of life during World War II. Colorful watercolors depict the rag man, the milk man and the garbage wagon. Since this is before my time, too, I think I was as intrigued as my son. We enjoyed the story as well. I even managed to get through the letter at the end without totally choking. Definitely a great example of a living history book.
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Karen, this book would make a great "SquidLit" lens on Squidoo!
Okay Susan, now I need to know what a SquidLit lens is! I bet there is a lens about it, isn't there?
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