Customer Reviews

Turn of the Century

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I read this book to my 5th grade students. They enjoyed listening for the differences between life in 1990's and the various centuries. After hearing facts about a century, they were quick to point out how these had been incorporated into the beautiful illustrations. It can be difficult for 10-year-olds to understand how life in the past could be so different. Sometimes they take our modern conveniences for granted, and have difficulty imagining a different way of life. This book provided this information in a very interesting way. I especially enjoyed how, after weaving the distinct features of life at the turn of the century into the character's narrative, the author would then list them on the opposing page. This book was entertaining and informative.

A beautiful and imaginative book that tracks the life of a child through the centuries. Well illustrated and informative vignettes describe various aspects of everyday life. Bought two copies so I could keep one for myself!

I read this book with my 8-yr. old daughter and she and I both enjoyed it. I had planned to read only a little, but it was so interesting she kept begging to read "one more century" and I was happy to oblige. The book is well written and informative. The illustrations are beautiful and really bring the text to life.

My children (age 3 and 5) love this history book. The pictures are wonderful (reminds me of Jan Brett) and the stories are just write (2 page spread). We have wonderful discussion of how the children lived and their retention is unbelievable!