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;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 perfect President's Day picture book biography from award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president--as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift.
Synopsis
From award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president—as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift.
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!
About the Author
MARGARET MCNAMARA is the author of
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, called "illuminating" by
FamilyFun Magazine and recommended as "a first-purchase consideration" by
School Library Journal, and most recently of
The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot, illustrated by Mark Fearing. She is also the author of the popular Robin Hill School early reader series which sold more than 1.5 million copies. She lives in New York City.
BARRY BLITT's illustrations have appeared on the cover of the New Yorker and have also graced the pages of the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, Child Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. He is the illustrator of the children's books The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven by Jonah Winter, as well as Once Upon a Time, the End: Asleep in 60 Seconds by Geoffrey Kloske.