Made By Hand

Written by Carole Lexa Schaefer · Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander

Discover the stories behind handmade treasures from the past, where mystery and history intertwine.

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48 pages· ~470L

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Bookroo's summary

Step into a world where every object tells a story. This collection unveils the mysteries of handmade artifacts, from a globe to a rocking horse. Each piece, crafted with care, sparks tales of the hands that shaped them. Some origins are known, others remain enigmatic, weaving a tapestry of history and imagination. Dive into these fictionalized accounts and explore the lives intertwined with these unique creations. What secrets do these treasures hold, and who were the artisans behind them? Uncover the past, one handcrafted item at a time.

From the publisher

A 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. Whirr, buzz, hum. Before 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.

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