Let's Go to Mackinac Island! [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Karen Dean (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 12, 2007 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Let's Go

Let’s Go To Mackinac Island is the first in a series of children’s picture travel books for children ages 5-10, but delighting adults as well. A different family travels to each destination on a fun journey, exploring the sights while learning some history along the way. Each book is bursting with vibrant watercolor illustrations as scenes are depicted through the eyes of a child.
Come along with the Anderson family – Josh, 10, Angela, 7, and mischievous Brandon, 5, as they visit a one-of-a-kind island in Lake Huron, located between Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas. The island has no land access, no bridge or highway, in fact, apart from a small airport, the only way to get there is by ferry boat. Residents and visitors walk, ride bicycles or horses, or use horse-drawn carriages to get around.
Whether you’ve yet to visit this idyllic wonderland, or have already experienced its beguiling charm, this book will let you enjoy, again and again, the exciting enchantment that only Mackinac Island can deliver.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I would highly recommend Karen Dean for school visits, especially for students in grades 3 and up. Her presentation at our school was enjoyed by students from grades 2-5. Her explanation of the process of writing a book from idea to finished product was excellent. Students learned that even an author has to work hard to refine the finished product by writing and rewriting numerous times. Karen shared many of her wonderful illustrations and explained the different types of painting she uses in her work. Karen shared in more detail of her art with one of the third grade classes and the students listened with interest to every word. Karen loves to answer questions from her young audience. Her presentation was informative and she encouraged the students to do what they love. She reminded the students that they each have a gift and that they should develop that gift. It’s obvious that Karen loves what she does and she is truly blessed with a gift for storytelling and painting.
Carolyn Raleigh, Librarian, South Arbor Charter Academy, Ypsilanti, MI

About the Author

Karen Dean is a gifted artist and storyteller who makes her home in southeast Michigan. She has a B.A. in Interior Design and Fine Arts, and an M.A. in Clothing and Textile Design from Eastern Michigan University. Having studied under Master Artists in oil (Flemish Realism) and watercolors, she does portraits and other fine art from her home studio.
Ever since her two daughters married and made her a 5-time grandmother, Karen has had a God-given vision to create a series of children’s travel books. She wants parents, grandparents and children to delight in the journey to some of the most interesting travel destinations via her colorful and lively books.
In addition to the travel books, she is creating fascinating new characters to delight her audiences at school visits and other speaking engagements. She takes them on a journey through the writing and illustrating process, including an attention-getting painting demonstration.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 47 pages
• Publisher: Karen Dean (November 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928623271
• ISBN-13: 978-1928623274
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 11 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,388,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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