Synopses & Reviews
Christopher Ludwick was a German-born American patriot with a big heart and a talent for baking. When cries of and#8220;Revolution!and#8221; began, Christopher was determined to help General George Washington and his hungry troops. Not with muskets or cannons, but with gingerbread! and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Cheerfully told by Mara Rockliff and brought to life by Vincent Kirschand#8217;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.
Review
andquot;This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkusand#160;
Review
andquot;This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;A sweet addition to Revolutionary War units where a more behind-the-scenes look is desired and a nonfiction twist on gingerbread-themed storytimes.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andquot;Rockliffandrsquo;s story celebrates an unheralded historical figure, reinforces the value of creatively employing oneandrsquo;s skills, and reminds readers that heroes can be found in surprising places.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
Review
andquot;This appealing concoction is a powerful reminder of the good one person can do.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
* andquot;A sweet addition to Revolutionary War units where a more behind-the-scenes look is desired and a nonfiction twist on gingerbread-themed storytimes.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
* andquot;Rockliffandrsquo;s story celebrates an unheralded historical figure, reinforces the value of creatively employing oneandrsquo;s skills, and reminds readers that heroes can be found in surprising places.andquot;
andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
* andquot;Kirschand#39;s cookie-cutter images of a battalion approaching by sea, hired by Englandand#39;s king, lessen the threat and sweeten the humor...[while] Rockliff uses recurring refrains for maximum impact...Readers will be back for seconds.andquot;
andmdash;Shelf Awareness, starred review
andquot;Kirschand#39;s jovial cut-paper illustrations, in warm tones of ginger and cinnamon, complement the playful patriotism of Rockliffand#39;s text.andquot;
andmdash;The New York Times
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Synopsis
A stirring picture book biography about a forgotten hero of the American Revolution who rose to the occasion and served his country, not with muskets or canons, but with gingerbread!
Synopsis
Over 10 billion doughnuts are baked each year in the U.S. alone, but whatand#39;s the
hole story behind one of Americaand#39;s most beloved pastries?
From the coast of 19th century Maine to a schooner on the high seas manned by hungry sailors, Pat Miller takes readers on a rollicking adventure that explores the simple and surprisingly logical origin story of the iconic doughnut.
About the Author
Vincent X. Kirsch is the author and illustrator who has worked with publishers such has Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, and Bloomsbury USA, where artwork for his first book Natalie and Naughtily was accepted into the 2008 Original Art Show at the Society of Illustrators in New York.andnbsp;He now lives in Los Angeles, California.andnbsp;Noah Webster and His Wordsandnbsp;is his first book with Houghton Mifflin.Visit his website at vincentxkirsch.com.