Not So Very Long Ago: Life in a Small Country Village (Illustrated Picture Book)

Not So Very Long Ago: Life in a Small Country Village (Illustrated Picture Book)

Not So Very Long Ago: Life in a Small Country Village (Illustrated Picture Book)

Author(s): Philippe FixPhilippe Fix
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Binding: Hardcover
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Not So Very Long Ago invites young readers into a nineteenth-century English country village through oversized watercolor illustrations. The book gently follows everyday rhythms on the farm and in the village, showing how local trades and crafts shaped daily life.

Simple, descriptive text pairs with wide, detailed images to encourage observation and conversation. Ideal for storytime or classroom units, the book offers an accessible visual introduction to historical rural life without heavy exposition.

Details: 32 pages; hardcover; published by Dutton Juvenile. The artwork emphasizes artisanship, community roles, and the pace of village life.

  • Oversized watercolor illustrations
  • Focus on rural life and village trades
  • Suitable for young readers and classroom use

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