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32 pp.
| Viking |
May, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-670-87182-6$$15.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
S. D. Schindler.
A plain straw hat is a much improved gift when it finally reaches its destination in Illinois with the help of some travelers heading west circa 1840. The period story gives a sense of nineteenth-century life--from its curious conveyances to the sense of adventure. While simplistic at times, the folk-art-like illustrations provide a homey, comfortable atmosphere.