Synopses & Reviews
- Toys and soldier, undergarments and unicorns--this book is packed with interesting and unexpected colonial people and objects. Youngsters will pore over the pages.
- Researched and approved by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, this is the most authentic colonial picture book on the market.
- Kay Chorao has created picture books for the preschool audience for more than thirty years. Her beautifully-detailed illustrations make this an ideal gift from grandparents, parents, or family friends.
- Features the fascinating Hotch Potch Man, or Posture Master, a fictional Colonial character who can twist himself into any letter of the alphabet. Merrymakers has line of Hotch Potch Man dolls. CW also has product available bearing this character's image.
Synopsis
Published in association with The Colonial Williamsburg FoundationThe most authentic A to Z on colonial life available
Young children will learn more than just the alphabet as they step into Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and learn that A is for apothecary, C is for clocked stockings, F is for frock coat, and S is for soldier! Highly praised illustrator Kay Chorao's charmingly detailed pictures bring not only the alphabet but also colonial times to life. Backed by an extensive glossary of costumes, toys, art, and more, this is the most authentic colonial picture book on the market.
Researched and approved by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
About the Author
Kay Chorao is the author-illustrator of many acclaimed books for young children. Her work has been praised by Booklist as being "as warm and welcome as a good-night kiss." She lives in New York City.