D is for Dala Horse

A Nordic Countries Alphabet

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.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level
Dewey 948
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level 7.3
Guided Reading Level
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Series Discover the World
Language English
Available Formats Hardcover (9781585365104), PDF (9781410307507), ePub (9781133485308), Hosted ebook (9781627534581), Kindle (9781410308863)
Copyright 2010, 2014
Number of Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 10
Graphics Full-color illustrations

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Author: Kathy-jo Wargin

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.

Illustrator: Renée Graef

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.

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