Pioneer Children Sang as They Walked
Jessica Warner
Hardcover
(Covenant Communications Inc., July 2, 2014)
10" x 11" HardcoverThis fascinating storybook illustrates how more than 25,000 children took part in the legendary exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Salt Lake Valley. Beautiful full-color artwork depicts a variety of scenes in the 1,300-mile journey, from the dangers of crossing rivers to the challenges of ordinary tasks like laundry. The engaging text details everything from equipment and animals used on the trek to games the children played, songs they sang, and prayers they offered. Discussion questions and a glossary of key words encourage family learning and discussion as readers relive this historic, faith-driven journey and discover how children participated every step of the way.Featuring art by Glen Hopkinson, Sandra Rast, Stephen Mark Bartholomew, Michael Malm, Linda Curley Christensen, Joseph Brickey, Clark Kelley Price, Michael Bedard, Leon Parson, and Ken Corbett.Includes the lyrics and music to the song Pioneer Children Sang As They Walked by Elizabeth Fetzer Bates.