When I Was Young (Wonderwise) - Softcover

James Dunbar

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9780749634421: When I Was Young (Wonderwise)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749634421 ISBN 13: 9780749634421

Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd, 1999

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First published in hardback in January 1999, an introduction to history and the passing of time for young children. Part of the WONDERWISE series. With colour illustrations by Martin Remphry. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1/2.

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About the Author:

Martin lives in Cornwall with his wife and son. He is best known for his lively illustrations, and has just recently started writing. He is passionate about home-grown British legends, in particular those from his home island of Sark.

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PreSchool-Grade 2 When Josh asks his grandmother, "What was it like when you were young ?" the woman describes her youth in the 1950s, then relates how she asked her own grandfather about his childhood. The family stories reach back to the 1600s and provide glimpses into the lives of several seven-year-old children through the generations. By keeping the reminiscences sharply focused, Dunbar is able to show changes without presenting an overwhelming amount of information. In 1899, as a child Grandpa Ben helped his father care for carriage horses and saw a car for the first time. In the 1840s, Emily used candles for light and watched tall-masted ships dock in the harbor. A wooden doll, pictured prominently on the cover and included in every illustration, is an effective unifying element. The last story, from 1697, mentions that the oldest featured ancestor, Grandmother Betty, made the doll, and her grandson painted the face. Cheerful watercolors with lighthearted details add warmth and humor to the text. A concluding portrait gallery shows all of the narrators and when they lived. A final section provides a few more descriptive tidbits about each period. A great book to start a conversation about any family's history. Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
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