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As the description from the inside of the dust jacket says, this book is "written as a series of riddles and illustrated in the style of medieval manuscripts" and is beautifully done. Back matter includes a three-page epilogue of background information and a page of keyword suggestions for internet searches to find out more about Gutenberg himself and various aspects of the process of bookmaking. Beyond simply enjoying the literary and artistic beauty of this book, it can also be used as an introduction to a number of different topics. Highly recommended.… (more)
 
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buddingnaturalist | 7 other reviews | Dec 5, 2023 |
This is a good book but the lush illustrations are incredible and not to be missed. They remind me of Mission furniture or Morris wallpaper and a little bit of I have to come back and add it, that one artist who was made into so many prints. Sorry that’s vague, 🙃. It will come to me and I’ll add it.
 
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FamiliesUnitedLL | 40 other reviews | Nov 11, 2023 |
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor
 
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Eurekas | 40 other reviews | Jun 16, 2023 |
The book follows a young boy named Thomas as he starts his first day of school in a small village in Chad, Africa. Each year when the rainy season begin, the village school is washed away, and the children must work together to rebuild it. Thomas and his classmate gather material to build their school and learn how to read and write. This book can be used to introduce children to the experience of student in other parts of the world and to encourage their appreciation for the value of education.

Age: 3-5 years
Source: Pierce College Library
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