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Ten Girls from History

Ten Great Adventurers Printed Book

Costumes with Character

Hoop Skirts and Fabulous Frocks


Victorian Resources


FREE STUFF

The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit

Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney

Poems by Christina Rossetti

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Audio of Little Women

Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss

Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott

Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott

Under the Lilacs by Louisa May Alcott



Tea

00066X: Blessings Among The Roses Tea Set Blessings Among The Roses Tea Set
By Sandy Lynam Clough / Cbd Gift Exclusive Product

The perfect companions---warm friendship and hot tea! Softly painted roses with gold and lace accents decorate these delicate porcelain pieces. Four 2.75" cups with 5.75" saucers are individually embellished Faith, Hope, Love, and Joy; plus an 8.5" x 6.25" pot holds 32 ounces and is inscribed: The greatest of these is love. Dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.
087001: Garden of Inspiration Cup Saucer Set Garden of Inspiration Cup Saucer Set
By Thomas Kinkade / Gallery Marketing Group

Crafted of triple-fired heirloom porcelain and lavished with 22-karat gold scrolling and soft pastel-glazed artwork, this first-of-its-kind collectible will delight Kinkade devotees! Cup measures 3.5" high. Saucer measures 5.5" wide.
188540X: Spot of Tea Pink Teapot Spot of Tea Pink Teapot
By Brownlow Gifts

Ceramic teapot in gentle pink is embellished with inspirational sentiment encircling the lid Fill me with joy, O Lord. Sweet and simple design with white trim, safe for microwave and dishwasher, generous 32-ounce capacity.

Books, Cook Books, and Movies

401236: A Little Princess A Little Princess
By Frances Burnett, / HarperFestival

When Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's London boarding school, she seems just like a real little princess. She wears beautiful clothes, has gracious manners, and tells wonderful stories. Then one day Sara suddenly becomes penniless. Now she must wear rags, sleep in the school's dreary attic, and work for her living. Sara is all alone, but keeps telling herself that she can still be a little princess inside, if only she tries hard enough. Recommended for ages 9 and up. When you buy this book, you'll also receive a free locket!
536572: Charming Classics: Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates, with  Charm Necklace Charming Classics: Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates, with Charm Necklace
By Mary Mapes Dodge / Harpercollins

ans Brinker or The Silver Skates was published in 1865 and received more reviews than any other children's book that year. Today it continues to delight countless readers with its story of a virtuous family who inspires us all to have the courage to pursue our dreams
2739X: Heidi Heidi
By Johanna Spyri / P & R Publishing

83421: Stepping Heavenward Stepping Heavenward
By Elizabeth Prentiss / Barbour Publishing

"How dreadfully old I'm getting! Sixteen!" writes Katherine in her new journal on January 15, 1831. Follow her on her poignant journey from sweet 16 to adulthood as she struggles to become obedient to God's will. Her discovery that true happiness comes from giving oneself to others will immeasurably enrich your own spiritual walk. 300 pages, softcover from Barbour.
102B: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
By Kate Douglas Wiggin / Edcon Publishing Group

"Bringing the Classics" to Life is a Series that uses childrens classics to teach vocabulary words. Within each chapter you will find a Preparation containing Key Words, Necessary Words, and People with the sound and word position within this sentence. Also included are the Preview, Story, Comprehension Check, Vocabulary Check, and such games as Word Search and Matching. Level One.

Books by Amy Puetz



Heroines of the Past-Victorian 1870-1900

Let the Victorian Era come alive as you read the pages of this delightful e-book. It features:

  • Two articles about heroines of the past
    • Lucretia Garfield, the wife of President James A. Garfield
    • Fanny Crosby, the well-known hymn writer
  • Encouraging quotes
  • Fun facts
  • Instructions for making a Victorian Cape, Bonnet, and Muff
  • If you were a Lady During the Victorian era
  • A quiz about food of the Victorian era
  • A book review about Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
  • Four pages of recommended resources
  • Games from long ago
  • Examining historical art
  • Write a story from a Victorian picture
  • Four Heroines of the Past Collectable Cards
Costumes with Character

Make Your Own Costumes from Eleven Time Periods with One Dress!
By Amy Puetz
Foreword by Jennie Chancey
72 full color pages

Also available as an e-book




It is Easy to Make Historical Costumes with Only One Dress!

Are you ready to make history come alive? This easy sewing book has patterns and step-by-step instructions for making accessories for eleven different time periods. Brave the wilderness in an authentic looking pioneer bonnet, attend a tea party in a Victorian collar, and help America win the Revolution dressed in a vest. These are just a few of the time periods covered in this innovative book.

Costumes with Character highlights eleven different eras in American history.

The chapters are:
  • Colonial (Pilgrim & Puritan 1620-1700)
  • Quaker (1681-1860)
  • American Revolution (1775-1783)
  • Young Republic (1800-1820)
  • Romantic Era (1820-1848)
  • Pioneer (1800s)
  • Civil War (1861-1865)
  • Sailor (1865-1905)
  • Victorian 1880s
  • Victorian 1890s
  • Turn of the Century (1900-1910)
  • Tea Party

Each chapter has color instructions to make cuffs, aprons, bonnets, hats, collars, vests, etc. There are also lots of extra goodies like quotes, quizzes, and beautiful pictures. You will learn more about the history of the eras from reliable old sources.

A fun book for girls and ladies of all ages. The patterns are designed for young adults but a handy adjustment formula is included to help you use the patterns for younger girls.

Hoop Skirts and Fabulous Frocks E-book
40 Photographs of Women and Girls During the Civil War

Do you love to look at vintage photographs? Are you planning a Civil War reenactment? Would you like to create an authentic hoop skirt dress but don’t have any ideas? If you answered yes to any of those questions then Hoop Skirts and Fabulous Frocks is for you. This book has forty authentic photographs of women and girls from the Civil War era. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief description and-when known-who she was. Some of the photos are of famous ladies-including several First Ladies-and others are of unidentified women. There is a short overview of hoop skirts and their popularity. At the end of the book are two pages of suggestions on how to use the book.



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