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Author | Berniece T. Hiser |
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Illustrator | Mary Szilagyi |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Published | 1986 ( Dodd, Mead & Co.) |
Publication place | USA |
Media type | Print ( hardback) |
Pages | 40 (unpaginated) |
ISBN | 9780396087724 |
OCLC | 12908970 |
The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat: A Memorat is a 1986 children's picture book by Berniece T. Hiser, and illustrated by Mary Szilagyi. Based on a folktale told amongst Hiser's family, it is about a boy, Charlie, who has a hat made for him by his mother and grandmother, and saves his neighbor's farm animals from some rebel soldiers.
A review in Now and Then of The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat wrote "The charm of this book is strengthened by effective use of language ...Vivid illustrations by Mary Szilagyi further enhances the book's appeal.", [1] and the National Council of Teachers of English called it "A fine introduction to an aspect of American history.". [2]
The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, [3] and School Library Journal. [4]
It was recommended by The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, [5] is a 1986 CCBC Choices book, [6] and a 1987 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. [7]
![]() Front cover | |
Author | Berniece T. Hiser |
---|---|
Illustrator | Mary Szilagyi |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's picture book |
Published | 1986 ( Dodd, Mead & Co.) |
Publication place | USA |
Media type | Print ( hardback) |
Pages | 40 (unpaginated) |
ISBN | 9780396087724 |
OCLC | 12908970 |
The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat: A Memorat is a 1986 children's picture book by Berniece T. Hiser, and illustrated by Mary Szilagyi. Based on a folktale told amongst Hiser's family, it is about a boy, Charlie, who has a hat made for him by his mother and grandmother, and saves his neighbor's farm animals from some rebel soldiers.
A review in Now and Then of The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat wrote "The charm of this book is strengthened by effective use of language ...Vivid illustrations by Mary Szilagyi further enhances the book's appeal.", [1] and the National Council of Teachers of English called it "A fine introduction to an aspect of American history.". [2]
The Adventure of Charlie and His Wheat-Straw Hat has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, [3] and School Library Journal. [4]
It was recommended by The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, [5] is a 1986 CCBC Choices book, [6] and a 1987 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. [7]