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The book commemorates the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, America's first permanent English settlement. It tells the story of a small dog who gets lost in Virginia's Historic Trianglea€""a region that encompasses Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown; historic sites connected by the Colonial Parkway and made famous by their role in American history. The clearly written text accommodates a variety of reading levels as it subtly imparts a history lesson while entertaining readers. An underlying story of friendship knits the historic information together in a meaningful way while appealing professional photo illustrations, geared toward children's interests, help bring history alive. A companion Web site, www.willigetsahistorylesson.com, contains maps, history notes, a history quiz, puzzles, links, hints about traveling with dogs, downloadable coloring plates, and a section on how the book was made. The site also hosts Willi's new BLOG. Under each historically significant photo plate there is an ID number in red which directs the reader to explanatory history and natural history notes on the above web site. These notes, included in the book, give the older child an opportunity to research information independently, and it puts explanatory information at teachers' or parents' fingertips.
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About the Author:
Dr. Ellen, a 1977 William & Mary graduate alumnus, is an international photojournalist with major projects in South Africa, Namibia, Singapore, Australia, Suriname, Provence, Costa Rica, and Ecuador over the last decade. Dr. Rudolph is well known as an experienced Bowen family therapist and public speaker. She was a member of the psychology faculty at Thomas Nelson Community College from 2000a€""2005 and in prior years served as adjunct faculty at the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, and in Eastern State Hospital's psychiatric residency program. In addition, she was senior staff psychologist with the Colonial Community Mental Health Center in Williamsburg for 18 years. She has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from William & Mary with post-doctoral training at the Georgetown Family Center under family pioneer Murray Bowen, MD. "Willi Gets a History Lesson" is the first in a series of planned children's books.
Review:
"This is where America as we know it started."
A dog named Willi has a person, Mr. V, who leaves her in a car on a hot day in Jamestowne Settlement. She escapes to check out Powhatan Village and an archeological dig. Canine and primary human don't locate each other, so Willi acts on a tip from new avian friend Mr. Gull, and follows the parkway from there to nearby Williamsburg. There she asks a statue of early governor Lord Botecort, "'...can you help me please?' Willi queried in her most persuasive voice. 'I am lost in history.'" Help is offered in this instance, and also later as Mr. Gull, who knows the local byways well, returns when more guidance is needed. The author produced all images, many of them full-size. A layout varies position as well as the quantity of text between pages. The images are composed of colonial-era buildings or monuments as backdrop, with Willi added in, either reacting or conversing. The dog appears easy going, and if a lolling tongue is an indication, often warm. Notices on the bottoms of pages direct readers to appendix notes for more about visitor attractions and the species of animals Willi meets as her journey wends toward a conclusion in the city of Yorktown. Stops include the replica ship of the Susan Constant, and the colorfully described Public Hospital for Persons of Insane & Disordered Minds, which was named before tact was invented. The fact that Willi is able to learn much of the time she seeks her owner makes the predicament less distressing. This book reminds us that an incredible amount of historically important events took place within a concentrated sector of the Tidewater. A Glossary of Unusual Words highlights terms spread through the story which stick out as high school roadblocks in a generally fourth grade text. The twelve-page appendices contain fantastic information about history and the natural world, but they read at an adult level. Perhaps this book has the most utility when shared between a kid and a grown up. Willi is expected to have another outing to the Kennedy Space Center, where she will learn about NASA's space program. Dr. Ellen K Rudolph has established careers in photojournalism, counseling psychology and community mental health in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. In addition, she serves as adjunct faculty at several Virginia universities, including the College of William and Mary. She's found time to serve as President for her area's chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for fourteen years.
Reviewed by Todd Mercer - ForeWord Clarion Review
Specially designed to interest young readers of elementary school age, "Willi Gets A History Lesson In Virginia's Historic Triangle" is a superbly illustrated introduction to the sights and features of three American colonial era communities that were typical of the times: Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. Willi is a little dog that serves children as a guide to the various elements that reflect life and daily activities of these English settlements that were the beginning of what would become the American nation. A thoroughly 'kid friendly' text is artfully combined with full color photographs. "Willi Gets A History Lesson In Virginia's Historic Triangle" is enhanced for children with the inclusion of maps, history notes, a history quiz, puzzles, links, hints about traveling with dogs, downloadable coloring plats, the website address for Willi's new blog. Indeed, as fun as it is informative, the associated website at www.willigetsahistorylesson.com is the perfect extension of what the book has to offer and makes it the perfect touring companion for any child touring these historic Virginian sites.
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- PublisherEKR Publications
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0979134803
- ISBN 13 9780979134807
- BindingPerfect Paperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages80
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