Journey Around Boston From A to Z
(Journey Series) by Heather Zschock
Boston, Cradle Of American History
A childrens book for all ages, this vivid, enchanting alphabet book is
packed with fascinating information about historic sites in Boston,
Cambridge, and environs. (Lexington, Concord, and Salem are included,
as well.)
Personal Review: Journey Around Boston From A to Z (Journey
Series) by Heather Zschock
I discovered this book while doing a search for travel guides
to Boston. I was surprised when this book popped up 2nd in the
list, but since I collect children's illustrated books, I had to
take a look, and found it to be absolutely wonderful. I do have
to admit that it certainly would be for the very top end of the
picture book gang, not those just learning their ABC's. But so
what. It is wonderfully informative with beautiful illustrations.
Whenever I run into an ABC book, I first look to the X's to see

how the author handles that. I am pleased that this author
did not feel compelled to use X's in the beginning of the words.
Her X's became "Extraordinary Exhibits excite viewers." That is
so much better than yet another xylophone.
Perhaps my favorite page was "Y": Yarns have been spun at Ye Olde
Union Oyster House for Years". The page was so compelling, I made
special effort to get to the Oyster House though it wasn't
on my original agenda.
Besides a very attractive architectural illustration of the Oyster House,
there is an insert that shows some of regional foods such as Boston Baked
Beans and Boston Cream Pie. Below the
pictures is a short paragraph about the pictures. In this case
there is information about baked beans and why they were so popular with
the Pilgrims. Below that is a wavy line (as there is on each page) with
another bit of information, this time about
lobster which is usually available in the waters close by.
In September I am going to Cape Code and her A to Z book on
Cape Cod will be part of my planning. I hope she keeps this
wonderful series going, and if she branches out into Europe -
so much the better! If you are reading this, Martha, I am going
to London in the Spring next year and Venice in the fall, just
in case you are looking for your next subject.
Highly recommended.
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