 written and illustrated by Michelle Edwards
Carolrhoda, 1990, ISBN 0-87614-535-7
available in libraries and at abebooks.com "In Northern Minnesota, where the winters are fierce, there lived an old woman named Dora." Dora writes a book about her grandparents and she and her friend, Tom, print and bind the book. Complete and illustrated explanation of how books were and are made by hand. Click to order from: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Booksense
ReviewsSchool Library Journal
Plot takes a back seat to mood in this informative, affectionate look at the art of book-making by hand; the story's greatest appeal will be to lovers of nostalgia and family sharing. |
