Made by Hand: A Crafts Sampler
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A beautiful, one-of-a-kind volume invites readers to marvel at the time, effort, and care that went into creating handmade toys, tools, and treasures of the past. Whirr, buzz, hum. Before busy machines in factories turned out most of what we need and use, people crafted these items by hand. From a globe to a pie crimper, a butter churn to a rocking horse, this unique collection highlights fourteen one-of-a-kind objects -- each one drafted, stitched, painted, or engraved by hand. Author Carole Lexa Schaefer draws inspiration from real historical artifacts to create thirteen short works of fiction, imagining the hands that might have made and used each item. Several artifacts can be traced to their origin, while others remain complete mysteries, making for a fascinating patchwork of fact, guesswork, and imagination. Illustrator Becca Stadtlander breathes color and charm into this handmade history, bringing to life the different objects, people, and times. The result is a singular glimpse of everyday objects and treasures alike -- back when such things were made by hand.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763674338
ISBN13:9780763674335
Release Date:October 2018
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.1" x 10.7"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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