They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson New Parents which is why each book

which is why each book comes tucked inside a decorative tin made to be stored and passed down

this wee wooden house plays twelve traditional folk tunes

Have you ever popped this much corn

Author Pat Zietlow Miller dedicated this lovely poetic picture book to her parents “who helped hone my love for food and family

you've been so sick

They Were Strong and Good by Robert Lawson New Parents which is why each bookThey Were Strong and They Were Good, winner of the 1941 Caldecott Medal, tells the story of Robert Lawsons ancestors woven into the larger tapestry of American history. Through his forefathers we weather Caribbean storms, wander bustling New York markets, and endure the trials of the Civil War. It is both a family story and a portrait of a growing nation, reminding us that strength and goodness can be just as meaningful as fame. This classic book is a