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Title: Thomas Jefferson
Subtitle: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
Author: Maira Kalman
Narrator: Susie Berneis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-26-15
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence--but there's so much more to discover. This energetic man was interested in everything. He played violin, spoke seven languages, and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician, and architect. He designed his magnificent home, Monticello, which is full of objects he collected from around the world. Our first foodie, he grew more than 15 kinds of peas and advocated a mostly vegetarian diet. And, oh yes, as our third president,he doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it.
Critic Reviews:
"Vibrant gouache paintings--some full-spread, some more intimate images--capture Jefferson's family and colleagues, his interests and pursuits, his lavish home, and its inferior slave quarters. The voice is that of a curious child reporting fascinating research findings. The rangy tone, however, allows Kalman to supply a wealth of information.... Playful but informative, as quick witted as Jefferson himself, this will...inspire young readers to learn more." (Booklist)
"Bits of historical context are included, but the focus here is on the man and his 'pursuit of everything'.... Kalman's distinctive, bold-stroked gouache paintings keep the tone light and fresh, providing plenty of details that garner a closer look. Share this...to inspire young historians and artists alike." (School Library Journal)
Members Reviews:
"FASCINATING, INTERESTING, CAPTIVATING, AND EDUCATIONAL!"
Maira Kalman delivers a fascinating book for young readers as she highlights the life of Thomas Jefferson, and historical events. The author presents interesting information about the third President of the U.S. and other important historical figures as she described what a strong leader Jefferson was, and all that he believed in.
Marira Kalman teaches young readers about Jefferson's true definition of life, liberty, and the pursuit of everything. The author includes dates of historical events, the love Jefferson had for music and flowers, and how much he enjoyed to read. In addition, the reader learns about Jefferson's collections, his vegetable garden, and what he taught his daughter.
The author also sheds light on John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington as Maira Kalman points out that they all shared one thing in common, as she discusses how much they all believed in freedom. This book is educational, interesting, and inspiring. The colorful illustrations compliment the story, as the reader learns fascinating historical events. Highly recommended for young readers, teachers, and parents!
A book full of the love of Life, the joys (and challenges) of LIberty and the Interestingness of Everything.
As good or maybe better than her book on Lincoln. I love it for her ability to deal with BIG figures and GRAND events but also leave room for the small human details like hid freckles and that he mended a jacket with socks. I also appreciate that she devotes space to Jefferson's slave-owning. She is appropriately heart-broken over this aspect of Jefferson but also understanding that it isn't ALL there is to the man.
