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What country is made up of 95 islands, invented the game of golf, and raised a warrior worthy of the name "Braveheart"? Welcome to Scotland! In B is for Bagpipes: A Scotland Alphabet, Scottish native Eve Begley Kiehm gives an A-Z tour of the country that may be small in size but a giant in history and rich in tradition. Kick up your heels at a Highland dance, visit the statue of Greyfriar's Bobby as he stands guard near his master's grave, and finally dig into a dish of haggis with a side helping of "tatties and neeps." From the splendors of capital city Edinburgh to the stories of Robert Louis Stevenson to the gloomy waters of Loch Ness and its lonely "Nessie," the treasures of Scotland are revealed. Colorful artwork captures the proud spirit of its landscape and culture.Eve Begley Kiehm was born in Bridge of Allan, Scotland. She has a master's degree in Scottish History and Literature from Glasgow University and an early childhood education certification from the University of Toronto. Her books about Scotland include a YA historical adventure novel. Eve lives in the San Diego area. Alexa Rutherford lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has illustrated many books for UK publishers and a handful of US publishers, as well as US children's magazines.
Series: Discover the World
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (April 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585364533
ISBN-13: 978-1585364534
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #596,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #272 in Books > History > Europe > Great Britain > Scotland #394 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Explore the World > Europe #146056 in Books > Reference
Age Range: 6 - 9 years
Grade Level: 1 - 3
B is for Bagpipes: A Scotland Alphabet. I have purchased this book several times as a gift for family and friends alike and would do so again in a heartbeat. The illustrations by Alexa Rutherford are absolutely wonderful! The subjects of each letter shows great care in representing Scotland today as well as Historic Scotland. I love the two levels of the Alphabet the one with the short verse ("T is for Tartan, the mark of the clan, the kilt of the Scot, the heart of the man.") that is enough for the youngest of children and the longer border section that includes the history of the tartan's construction and design. "K is for Kilt" covers the full ensemble. "L's for the Monster of gloomy Loch Ness..." well, I haven't seen it gloomy yet...but I love that Urquhart Castle is also included here, along the banks of Loch Ness. For all my favorite pages in this book I have to say "R is for Roberts of whom there's a slew..." tops the list. Here the author Eve Begley Kiehm and illustrator Alexa Rutherford weave together the history and accomplishments of the featured "Roberts." I'll be looking for other books from both of these talented Scots. I highly recommend this to all. I've included a few photos that you might get a better idea, I hope you'll consider the purchase for the children in your life especially if you wish to preserve your Scottish Heritage with the next generation.
I bought this for my 4 yr old to get him ready for our trip to Scotland. He loves the simple rhymes and beautiful pictures. This is a really great way to introduce a young one to a wonderful culture.
A delightful gift for my Granddaughters! They really got into singing the simple rhyme. If you've got Scottish blood or if you simply like Scotland, this is a rockling good time fun book to have! It does teach the alphabet too!
I have used this book twice now for baby shower gifts for friends in my piping class. Always surprised and delighted....illustrations are quite accurate..particularly the piper's stance, angle of the pipes, etc.
A beautiful item, it arrived as promised, and I look forward to giving it as a gift. Each page is illustrated with lovely pictures for the letter it represents, and the book as a whole is sure to be a Scottish treasure for each lucky child that receives it.
This is a lovely book to introduce small children to Scottish heritage. The illustrations are beautiful. The only problem is that the content cross over for older children than typical alphabet books.
What a great book! My husband and I lived in Scotland for 3 years and the culture and country and so special to us. We wanted to share some of this with our two boys, so I researched children's books that we could read with them. I am so happy we got this one. The illustrations are great, the alphabet rhymes are perfect for toddlers and my preschool aged son loves the facts. This book has already inspired many different conversations with our sons about Scotland. Thank you.
My grandson is learning to play bagpipes and this book is quite informative and the illustrations beautiful. I like the format---poem and appropriate information about each letter of the alphabet pertaining to bagpipes and Scotland.
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