A Drive in the Country
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0763621404 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A pleasant journey through a charming book" according to Anne B. Levy. I learned the hard way there's a difference between rustic and rural. I lived for a blissful 18 months on the edge of Pennsylvania's Amish country, as hilly and bucolic as an Andrew Wyeth landscape, peopled by artisans, Quakers, and that quaint throwback, the gentleman farmer.A move to central Florida revealed the sparse reality for most of rural America -- endless, flat vistas dotted with factory farms, rusting double-wides and the ubiquitous Wal-Mart, a purgatory of sameness and palpable despondence.Fortunately, Rosen's jaunt takes us to that first America, still found in states as
He lives in Austin, Texas. He enjoyed his childhood trips to the country so much that he moved there, and now lives on one hundred forested acres in central Ohio.Marc Burckhardt’s work has appeared on several book jackets and in many publications, including ROLLING STONE, the NEW YORK TIMES, and TIME magazine. Rosen has written and edited more than sixty books for children and adults. About the Author Michael J. This is his first picture book.
Michael J. He enjoyed his childhood trips to the country so much that he moved there, and now lives on one hundred forested acres in central Ohio.Marc Burckhardt’s work has appeared on several book jackets and in many publications, including ROLLING STONE, the NEW YORK TIMES, and TIME magazine. This is his first picture book. Rosen has written and edited more than sixty books
Climb in for the perfect road trip! Farm visits and foraging in the fields, car games and silly songs — what better way for a family to spend the day?The car has been stocked with drinks and snacks, maps and joke books, treats for horses and ducks — and now it’s time for three kids, two parents, and one excited dog to set off on that most favorite day trip, a drive in the country. Michael J. Rosen’s lyrical, nostalgic text and Marc Burckhardt’s whimsical illustrations are sure to encourage armchair travelers to come along for the ride.. The destination? Oh, here, there, and home again, with a fresh appreciation of family togetherness