Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen
Shaker s Dozen: Counting Book
Hardcover
(Chronicle Books Oct. 1, 2000)
From one to twelve, children are introduced to the sensible beauty & wisdom of the Shakers in this lovely rhythmic counting book. Sturdy wooden tools, delicate drawings of doves, & homemade fruit pies -- & the children who eat them -- are just some of the familiar objects that will inspire an appreciation of the Shakers & their simple gifts. Beautiful photographs & an engaging afterword & bibliography give context to the people & the objects featured in the book. This is not only a unique counting book but an excellent tool for discussions about American history & arts & crafts.
- ISBN
- 0756790417 / 9780756790417
- Pages
- 27
- Weight
- 12.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 9.6 x 9.6 in.
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