{"product_id":"m-is-for-minnesota-dori-hillestad-butler-9780816630417","title":"M is for Minnesota","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e A delightful book about this remarkable state. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e There are plenty of alphabet books, but when you read about Paul Bunyan and his blue ox Babe you know you are in Minnesota. These characters are from just one entry in M is for Minnesota, a beautiful children's book that will both entertain and delight readers of all ages. Author Dori Hillestad Butler has hand-picked the best of the state, from the northern tip (N is for Northwest Angle, the northern-most point in the lower 48 states) to the great Mississippi River.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrator Janice Lee Porter portrays the subject of each letter in original paintings, bringing facts and stories to life. From the blazing Hinckley fire to the serenity of a loon on a lake at sunset, Porter's renderings are filled with rich colors and innovative perspectives. Her style is both thoughtful and charming, appealing to children and adults alike.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNot only enjoyable to read, M is for Minnesota is enlightening as well. You'll learn about places like Minnesota's Iron Range, famous for producing high-quality iron ore, and people like \"Lucky\" Charles Lindbergh, who grew up in Little Falls. Entries feature animals, including timber wolves and eagles, that call Minnesota home, and events such as the first successful open-heart surgery, performed at the University of Minnesota. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a loving tribute to Minnesota. Residents past and present, tourists, educators, and book lovers will relish the opportunity to discover the history, stories, and natural beauty of the Gopher State. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eISBN 0-8166-3041-0 Cloth\/jacket $16.95 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e32 pages 27 full-color illustrations 10 x 8 September\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTranslation inquiries: University of Minnesota Press\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dori Hillestad Butler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0816630410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780816630417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Minnesota Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.43h x 10.28w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1999 pg. 862\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/1999 pg. 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1998 pg. 151 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/1999 pg. 151 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw","brand":"Dori Hillestad Butler","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44047293022463,"sku":"9780816630417","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7585241a-4982-4795-bbb1-294346a4de2f.jpg?v=1684989374","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/m-is-for-minnesota-dori-hillestad-butler-9780816630417","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}