"This is the story that I tell my grandchildren at Christmas. I hope that this book will bring the tradition of sharing history to families all...
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Mar 15, 2011
Patricia
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I actually like this book even though I am not a big history fan. All I ever remember reading about history was text books with few pictures. This book is such a more entertaining way to learn about important historical events. The eye witnesses’ quotes were a very creative idea and they help bring the history to life.
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This book is definitely a great teaching tool when it comes to history. This book can be used to give students a more comprehensiv More...
Teaching Application:
This book is definitely a great teaching tool when it comes to history. This book can be used to give students a more comprehensiv More...
Oct 16, 2009
Amy
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This book is beautifully illustrated as gives some great detail from Washington crossing the Delaware and the battles of Trenton and Princeton. It was great for the kids to read and to be read to.
As the author says, it makes for a great winter story and a great Christmas story (since Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas day, 1776), but we couldn't wait that long, and it doesn't have to be winter to appreciate the significance.
As the author says, it makes for a great winter story and a great Christmas story (since Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas day, 1776), but we couldn't wait that long, and it doesn't have to be winter to appreciate the significance.
Jan 12, 2010
Melanie
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We purchased this book at the Mount Vernon gift shop, and read it shortly after returning home. Although we have heard this story many, many times, Lynn Cheney's version was wonderful! She mentions that this story is a Christmas tradition for their family. It is such an amazing account of bravery, courage, and sacrifice, that we will likely also make it a Christmas reading tradition.
Jun 26, 2011
Marcia
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A beautiful picture book that explains the importance of Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware and the battles at Trenton and Princeton. Those were victories for Washington and a real turning point in the war. This is a really well done story with lots of key information presented in an appealing, accessible and most interesting way.
Oct 14, 2011
Skedatt
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What wonderful pictures to bring the story alive. I also loved the quotes that she included on every page relating to the action that was happening. Thoroughly recommend.
Jul 18, 2011
This was an awesome book that can be easily used within a classroom setting. The book is written in a picture book format, and the artistry within the book is exceptional.
Jul 07, 2011
Heather
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A very good account for children of two watershed battles of the Revolutionary War. After just reading 1776, I thought this book could have been more powerful had Cheney better summarized some parts of the history, and used some different quotes from George Washington and others. Overall, though, very good.
Sep 12, 2011
Erin
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Titus picked this one. It was well written, informative and we really liked the illustrations.
Jul 03, 2008
Ruth
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This lovely picture book/story (written by Lynne Cheney--yes, the V.P.'s wife) is perfect as a way to introduce a young person to such an important aspect of our American Revolutionary history. Lovely paintings by Peter Fiore add depth and warmth to the tale.
Oct 15, 2008
Michelle
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Fabulous book about George Washington! Would be great for a Revolutionary War unit study. My children and I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
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