B is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series)

By Kathy-jo Wargin

Book Overview

The intriguing facts and faces, history and places of Wisconsin are revealed to readers young and old in B is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet. From its leaders in fine arts and architecture (Georgia O'Keefe and Frank Lloyd Wright) to its pioneers in nature conservation (John Muir and Aldo Leopold), Wisconsin has been an influence on major movements in education, industry, and use of natural resources. Brought to life with lyric rhymes and expressive, original artwork, B is for Badger showcases for natives and visitors alike the splendors of Wisconsin.Born in Tower, Minnesota, Kathy-jo Wargin has spent a great deal of time in the upper Midwest. Previously, she teamed up with illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen on the award-winning Legend series, including The Legend of the Lady's Slipper (Upper Midwest Bookseller's Favorite). B is for Badger is her fourth state alphabet book. She lives with her family in Petoskey, Michigan.Renee Graef is new to the Sleeping Bear Press family but is very well known as a children's book illustrator for the American Girls collection with Pleasant Company. She has also illustrated for Boyd's Bears and is the illustrator of HarperCollin's My First Little House series. Renee attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Madison; she lives in Milwaukee with her family.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585361356
• ISBN13: 9781585361359
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

A beautifully illustrated peek into Wisconsin history and culture

"B is for Badger" is a wonderful book for learning about Wisconsin's traditions, history and culture. I'm a fan of this book series, but a few of the books I've purchased are quite detailed for young children. This book is entertaining and informative, though each page is short and sweet enough for the younger ears, but puts forth something for both adults and children to learn about. The illustrations are beautiful, and aptly capture the people, places, traditions and unique treasures found in Wisconsin.

Great Book

This book is one of a kind. Great illustrations and well written! A must have for children in WI!

GREAT BOOK.

This is a beautifully done book. It is good for little children and their older siblings (and parents) as it is written on two levels. The illustrations are wonderful.