| Author: | Antonion Borges | ISBN: | 9781627097222 |
| Publisher: | PublishAmerica | Publication: | April 2, 2007 |
| Imprint: | PublishAmerica | Language: | English |
| Author: | Antonion Borges |
| ISBN: | 9781627097222 |
| Publisher: | PublishAmerica |
| Publication: | April 2, 2007 |
| Imprint: | PublishAmerica |
| Language: | English |
The Civil War was a pivotal event for the United States, but understanding its complexities is daunting to both adults and children. Cocoa and Company offers a simple version of events in a story even beginning readers can understand. It is told in a way that will captivate older elementary school readers, as well as parents who read the book aloud for younger children. Pairing whimsy with historical fact, and fun with social conscience, Borges has dared to take on the entire time frame of a bloody, costly war. Here is a story parents and teachers will embrace as a learning tool, especially because it is an engaging tale. Children will enjoy the antics and bravery of a boxer, a Chihuahua, a Labrador retriever and a border collie. These lovable characters are certain to live in the minds of readers for a very long time.
The Civil War was a pivotal event for the United States, but understanding its complexities is daunting to both adults and children. Cocoa and Company offers a simple version of events in a story even beginning readers can understand. It is told in a way that will captivate older elementary school readers, as well as parents who read the book aloud for younger children. Pairing whimsy with historical fact, and fun with social conscience, Borges has dared to take on the entire time frame of a bloody, costly war. Here is a story parents and teachers will embrace as a learning tool, especially because it is an engaging tale. Children will enjoy the antics and bravery of a boxer, a Chihuahua, a Labrador retriever and a border collie. These lovable characters are certain to live in the minds of readers for a very long time.
