When Mr. Jefferson Came to Philadelphia: What I Learned of Freedom, 1776
Ages 4-8
"What did I know of freedom, of all the wild talk of independence that summer of 1776?"
Everyone knows about the Declaration of Independence, but how many people know that Thomas Jefferson wrote it by himself in only a few days? (There were four other men on the committee and, although they made suggestions and some revisions, Jefferson wrote it himself) Why would such a man, wealthy and born to an aristocratic family, risk all to fight for freedom for Britain? Turner tells a story, set in Philadelphia in 1776, of a boy named Ned who meets Thomas Jefferson who is staying in his mother's inn while debating the topic of freedom in Congress and writing the Declaration of Independence. Ned watches Jefferson as he gives speeches and writes the Declaration of Independence. In the meantime, Ned worries about his fears on war and the safety of his family. In the end, Ned, along with many others, takes Jefferson's words to heart.
The lifelike oil paintings by Hess transport you to 1776 and make you value what everyone is starting to talk about at that time- freedom.
Hop on over to Anastasia Suen's picture book of the day blog for the nonfiction Monday roundup!
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By: Lori Calabrese,
on 5/12/2008
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By: Susan Mitchell,
on 11/12/2007
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Hello my dears, it has been a while. Things have been a bit of a whirlwind around here, not leaving much time for this little old blog.
I have lots to share when I have a bit more time but couldn't wait to show you this, the cover of my husband's first book Fiendish Deeds:
cover illustration by Nicoletta Ceccoli
Isn't it wonderful? Nicoletta Ceccoli is so talented and has captured the characters of the story perfectly. Fiendish Deeds will be published by McElderry Books Summer 2008. If you are a Facebook member, you can go to Paul's facebook author page and read the first chapter: P.J. Bracegirdle Just scroll down to posted items, and you should see the link there.
Also, if you are in Toronto, an exhibition of Nicoletta Ceccoli's work has just opened at: Magic Pony
I hope everyone is doing well. I still peek in at all of your blogs to keep up with what you are up to. Hopefully I can find some time soon to tell you of my toings and froings!
Hi..., congratulations to your husband..! and yes Nicoletta is a great artist..!.. nice to visit you.. 8 )
It's gorgeous, Susan. I love the atmosphere, the way characters look a me, the colors you've chosen... it's just perfect! :)
Wow! The cover illustration is so great! Very moody.
Nice to hear you are keeping busy, Susan! I hope to catch up with you soon. I believe I sent you an invitation already but if you have the time, Thursday night I am having a vernissage at the Green Room. If I don't see you there, hopefully I'll catch you at the next mixer!
Please congratulate your husband for me!
So lovely! I'll have to see if I can convince the head librarian to get it for the children's department! The author name made me giggle a bit, because I was just in a play called "Blithe Spirit" and the character Elvira talks all about her infidelities with Captain Bracegirdle!
How wonderful!!! Congrats!! It's always been a dream of mine to publish a children's book (my problem is that I've read you cannot write and illustrate your own book). The cover is so, so lovely!! :)
Congratulations, the book surely looks lovely!
Love Nicoletta very much too.
hugs Susan :)
Congratulations to your husband!
PS. I bought a print from you and I featured you on my blog, I was smitten with it!
Melissa
Hi Susan ~ I found your illustrations and blog by way of Moo Cards.
I stumbled upon something wonderful indeed!
Hi, I recently discoverd your blog and art, I love those very cute bees!
That was fast! It seems it was only a few months ago that you and Paul found out Nicoletta would be doing the cover (Mmm...Actually, I think it's more that I don't have a grip on how much time has passed)! Congratulations again to Paul! He must feel quite good! The cover is really intriguing!
I am so in love with this! What a cover. . oh she is so good! Wow!