The Olden Days

This wonderfully, illustrated, 32 page children's book condenses an incredible amount of information into five to six sentence paragraphs on each page for quick reading. I was impressed with the use of accurate vocabulary for the tasks and tools of the times which is approximately between the years 1780 - 1865, before industrialization really took hold in our America. Various trades and typical household tasks are explained and told in story fashion in each paragraph. A quick read, but can be used in school lessons if one chooses to expand a little. Excellent for children learning about early American history, and an excellent comparison with European lifestyles of the same time in history. The illustrations are also great story starters with many interesting details that enhance the information, as well as whimsical touches such as a cat perched on a roof or chasing a mouse, a duck in a puddle, or a dog snuggled next to the woodstove. This is a book we will read many times over.