The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese (Hardback or Cased Book)

A fun A-to-Z journey through the delicious world of Wisconsin cheese! In The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese, explore the wonderful world of cheese and the stories and makers behind the food that has made Wisconsin famous―one letter at a time! From the milk that comes from family-owned farms to the award-winning varieties produced across the state, this charming picture book introduces children to the state’s cheese-making traditions in a fun and accessible way.

Written by retired elementary and middle school teacher Susan Apps-Bodilly and beautifully illustrated by Renée Graef, an award-winning artist best known for her work on American Girl books and the My First Little House series, this book pairs playful, engaging artwork with an alphabet of cheese-related facts that educate and entertain. Learn how cheese is made, why curds squeak, and what makes Wisconsin cheeses so special.

Designed for readers ages 5–9 (grades K–3), The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese is a perfect blend of education and entertainment that will delight children, families, and anyone curious about the state’s cheese-making heritage. The book is a tasty celebration of a beloved food tradition and the Dairy State’s most famous product―cheese!

Susan Apps-Bodilly is a retired elementary and middle-school educator. She is the author of One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room, 1 Teacher, 8 Grades and Seeds in Soil: Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots, as well as coauthor with Jerry Apps of Timber!, Old Farm Country Cookbook, and Old Farm Country Christmas, all published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

Renée Graef is an award-winning illustrator of more than 80 books for children, including the Kirsten series in the American Girl collection and many of the My First Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Renée is also the illustrator of the Wisconsin Historical Society Press books Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes and Death’s Door: True Tales of Tragedy, Mystery, and Bravery from the Great Lakes' Most Dangerous Waters. She divides her time between Los Angeles and her home state of Wisconsin.