A Day on Skates

 Written and illustrated by Hilda van Stockum

            With this 1935 Newbery Honor book, author/illustrator Hilda van Stockum made her debut into the world of children’s books. Within its pages she adroitly captures Dutch life as it was in the early part of the last century. To the great excitement of nine-year-old twins, Evert and Afke, winter weather has finally come and the canals are frozen hard and smooth. Luckily, they have an understanding teacher who decides to take his class on an all-day winter skating trip to a nearby town. Evert and his buddies, shy Simon and loyal Afke all have their share of adventures—some amusing, some risky. Everyone (Teacher most of all) breathes a happy sigh of relief upon arriving home safely after a very full day. Seven beautiful full-color paintings and numerous line drawings enliven this 2007 Commemorative Edition.

A Newbery Honor book.

Includes:

• Seven full-color illustrations
• Numerous line drawings throughout book
• Introduction to the 60th Anniversary Edition by Hilda van Stockum
• Pronunciation guide
• “Hilda van Stockum: A Legacy of Light” by Jean Ann Sharpe

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Book Details:

• Time period: early 1900's
• Location: Holland
  
• Content suitability (age): 4-up
• Read-aloud interest: 4-up
• Readability Level (grade): RL5.9
• Page count: 40
• Dimensions: 7.75 x 11 x 0.44 inches
  • Weight: 0.95 lbs.
  • SKU: 97-H
  • ISBN: 978-1-932350-18-0