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D Is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet

Kathy-Jo Wargin

Gives young readers an A-Z tour of of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland.

While they may share a region and some traditions, each has its own distinct geography, history, and heritage. Explore Greenland where, contrary to its name, more than 80 percent of the land is covered by an ice cap. It is home to the polar bear, as well as walrus, reindeer, and seal. Stop off in Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark - the statue of the Little Mermaid from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale can be found near the harbor. Visit Sweden's lively Jokkmokk Winter Market which draws visitors from around the world, or sample the tasty fare of a Swedish smorgasbord.

D is for Dala Horse explores the customs, traditions, and history of this remarkable corrner of the world.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
  • Publish Date: Oct 24th, 2010
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.10in - 11.10in - 0.30in - 1.05lb
  • EAN: 9781585365104
  • Recommended age: 06-08
  • Categories: Places - EuropeSocial Science - Customs, Traditions, AnthropologyHistory - Europe

About the Author

Wargin, Kathy-Jo: -

Kathy-jo Wargin is the author of more than 45 books and has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's classics such as Michigan's official state book, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, Children's Choice Award winner The Legend of the Loon, The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, and many others. Kathy-jo enjoys writing about nature, folklore, and its effect on all our lives. She is a frequent guest speaker and presenter for associations, school districts, and conferences throughout the country. She lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Graef, Renée: - Renée Graef and her children spent many of her birthdays walking the 990-foot breakwater to reach the Port Washington Lighthouse. She has illustrated over 80 books for children including T is for Time; D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet; the "Kirsten" books in the American Girl Collection; and many of the My First Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Renée splits her time between Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Los Angeles, California. Learn more about her work at www.reneegraef.com.