Six-year-old Sedona tells about her pioneer great-grandmother, Sedona Schnebly, and the town of Sedona, Arizona, which was named for her.
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History and imagination blend together in this just-released children's picture book on the life and times of Sedona Schnebly, for whom the famed town in red rock country was named. Especially appealing to 4-9 year-olds, the book kindles memories for children who have visited Sedona or who have heard about it from adults who traveled to this charming town at the base of the Mogollon Rim.
The first book about Sedona Schnebly written by one of her descendants, The Three Sedonas describes how Sedona became a pioneer by trekking with her husband from Missouri to the primitive yet "magical" red rock country that became Sedona, Arizona. The story is told from the perspective of her great-great-granddaughter, 6-year-old Sedona.
The young girl shares family stories as she describes her frontier relative's pioneering spirit in a land of breathtaking beauty. Well-researched illustrations by artist Trevor Swanson reflect the red rocks' splendor and aid in identifying local landmarks. Children and parents alike will want to read this story over and over again, not just for the historical details, but also for the feelings it evokes.
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A Note to the Readers of This Book: When you learn about something that happened a long time ago, that is history. People in this book became pioneers, and a little bit famous, but they didn't know that would happen.
They way they became a part of history was by doing their best even when it was hard, and by being brave. That means doing what's right, even if you're afraid.
You don't know it now, but you may be an important part of history someday. The world isn't divided into people who will do famous things and people who won't. You can be a leader, a pioneer or a hero.
If you're going to be famous, make sure it's for good things. Figure out ways of helping people make you happy. Always try, and don't give up when you're discouraged. Write about things that are important to you, and what you want to do. That will be part of your history! -- Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
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5.0 out of 5 stars
With realistic, wonderfully colored illustrations,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Three Sedonas (Hardcover)
The Three Sedonas is a heartwarming tale by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger that recounts how the first Sedona came to Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona, and the history of how the town of Sedona came to be. Trevor V. Swanson's beautiful, realistic, wonderfully colored illustrations splendidly distinguish this picture book story of The Three Sedonas, and the pioneers who lived and shaped an American community's history.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Beautiful Book!,
This review is from: The Three Sedonas (Hardcover)
The Three Sedonas: a woman, a town, a great-great-grand-daughter. This story, the telling of how the renowned Arizona town of Sedona came to be and the pioneering people who settled it, is shared from the perspective of a child and links the history of land and family in a simple, touching way. Author, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger (yes, as in Schnebly Road in Sedona) weaves past and present as a gifted historian and reveals the human heart as a true storyteller.
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