{"product_id":"made-by-hand-a-crafts-sampler-hardcover","title":"Made by Hand: A Crafts Sampler - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarole Lexa Schaefer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBecca Stadtlander\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful, one-of-a-kind volume invites readers to marvel at the time, effort, and care that went into creating handmade toys, tools, and treasures of the past.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhirr, buzz, hum. \u003c\/i\u003eBefore busy machines in factories turned out most of what we need and use, people crafted these items by hand. From a globe to a pie crimper, a butter churn to a rocking horse, this unique collection highlights fourteen one-of-a-kind objects -- each one drafted, stitched, painted, or engraved by hand. Author Carole Lexa Schaefer draws inspiration from real historical artifacts to create thirteen short works of fiction, imagining the hands that might have made and used each item. Several artifacts can be traced to their origin, while others remain complete mysteries, making for a fascinating patchwork of fact, guesswork, and imagination. Illustrator Becca Stadtlander breathes color and charm into this handmade history, bringing to life the different objects, people, and times. The result is a singular glimpse of everyday objects and treasures alike -- back when such things were made by hand.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarole Lexa Schaefer \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of numerous books for young children, including \u003ci\u003eDown in the Woods at Sleepytime\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Vanessa Cabban; the board books \u003ci\u003eCiao, Baby! Ready for a Ride\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCiao, Baby! In the Park\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Lauren Tobia; and the Monkey and Elephant series, illustrated by Galia Bernstein. Carole Lexa Schaefer lives on Camano Island, Washington. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecca Stadtlander\u003c\/b\u003e received her BFA in illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOn the Wing\u003c\/i\u003e by David Elliott, \u003ci\u003eThings That Grow\u003c\/i\u003e by Libby Walden, and \u003ci\u003eSleep Tight Farm \u003c\/i\u003eby Eugenie Doyle. Becca Stadtlander lives in Kentucky.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.7 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 09, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Kite (2019)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757275283744,"sku":"9780763674335","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5eddb473cdc8015f17566d9df44e2ec8.webp?v=1780098592","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/made-by-hand-a-crafts-sampler-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}