Lucky to Live in Colorado - by Kate Boehm Jerome (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in Colorado book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal Centennial State keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized Colorado content--from favorite local cuisine (rainbow trout) to interesting attractions (Rocky Mountain National Park)--provides an even more personalized experience.

Review Quotes

"This work, I quickly discovered, is an intriguing twist on scrapbooking fundamentals. The magic in her work is the book's composition. Kate's style elicits and creates a dialogue between the parent (and other adults) and the child. For example, the child just does not by rote fill in the blanks to questions such as where do you live? Rather she raises the idea of their roots." Zebra

..the real magic is a refreshing use of art -- whether it's the eye-grabbing photos of "The Wise Animal Handbook" or the clever illustrations of "Lucky to Live in..." -- coupled with Jerome's "you haven't read this before" poetry aimed at the young crowd. That both books are "Read Together, Do Together" projects set in a sturdy large-format hardcover binding means that the $16.99 cover (steeply discounted by several booksellers) is worth the price of admission. These are books both you and your 4-year-old will treasure two decades hence. Watauga Democrat

The Lucky to Live in... series was awarded 2017 BOOK OF THE YEAR from Creative Child Magazine in the interactive memory book category.

About the Author

Kate B. Jerome is a seasoned publishing executive and award-winning author who has written more than 100 children's books, including Who Was Amelia Earhart? of the New York Times' bestselling biography series. She recently completed a Fellowship at Stanford University's Distinguished Careers Institute and is an expert in (and passionate proponent of) intergenerational communication. See her TEDx talk to learn more.