"Chestnut" by Constance W. McGeorge and illustrated by Mary White: Review & Giveaway

ISBN  9781561453214
$16.95 Peachtree Publishers

Sit down with your favorite child age 3 to 8 and just look at Chestnut the horse on the cover of "Chestnut" the book.  He looks work-weary but gentle and he has a delightful tousled white mane. Now open the book and meet "Chestnut."

Our story begins with Chestnut ready to take Mr. Decker on his delivery rounds early in the morning.  And today is a special day - the birthday of the mayor's daughter, Jenny.  Much needs to be delivered to make Jenny's day special.

But alas, Mr. Decker is work-weary, too, and he falls asleep.  No amount of whinnies or stomping of hoofs wakes Mr. Decker, so Chestnut sets out on his own to make the deliveries. Author Constance W. McGeorge weaves a delightful story that is detailed yet simple and understandable for the young child to grasp.

The lovely watercolors by Mary Whyte are soft, detailed with each two-page spread opening up the 19th century scenes of a pleasant, easy-going seacoast town. 

Published in 2004 the book has a timeless appeal to capture the attention and delight of a young audience.

GIVEAWAY:  Peachtree Publishers has graciously provided a copy "Chestnut" for one of chat With Vera's readers.  Let's make it simple for you.  Giveaway BEGINS August 28 and ENDS 9/12/12 at 8:00 p.m. EDT (just after you've put the kiddies to bed).

Mandatory entry:  Tell me if you've ever seen a horse pull a wagon.  If so, where?  Leave an entry comment with your email so you an be contacted.  (Be sure you make your email address unreadable  by the crawlers by changing it to something like myname at [yahoo]dot[com].

Extra entry: What child would you read this to?  At home? At their house? In a school?  Leave an entry comment with your email so you an be contacted.  (Be sure you make your email address unreadable  by the crawlers by changing it to something like myname at [yahoo]dot[com].
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DISCLOSURE:  I was provided a complimentary copy of "Chestnut" by Peachtree-Online.com in exchange for my honest opinion and review.  The giveaway copy is also provided by Peachtree-online.com and will be shipped directly to the winner.