"Thirty Dirty Sailors And the Little Girl Who Went a-Whaling"
Illustrated by
SUSAN CONVERY FOLTZ
published by Vineyard Stories in November 2007.
A true story of a Martha's Vineyard girl in the 1800's who lived for three years aboard her father's whaling ship and kept a journal that survives today at the Vineyard Museum. Matthew Stackpole, executive director of the museum introduces the history behind the story.
Its a story every child will love - imagining themselves up in the masts, on the decks as the thirty really grimy sailors bring in the whales and below deck with their family in a strange but wonderful "home".
This book is beautifully illustrated with original watercolors. It includes a CD of the music on which the book was based, performed by two Cape Cod MA, children and their teacher.
BUY A BOOK:
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WWW.VineyardStories.com
$21.95
Books are 48 pages long, hardcover and include a CD.
Shipping not included
*****Super Special******Buy 5 books for $110 and you will receive FREE shipping, and all copies will be signed by both the illustrator and the author.
PRESS REVIEWS:
Check out what the Press says about "Thirty Dirty Sailors"
"This engaging book seduces its audience of two to eight year olds" - Martha's Vineyard Times 12/4/2007
http://www.mvtimes.com/calendar/2007/11/08/in_print_30_sailors.php
"rare view into life aboard a whaling ship and an even rarer glimpse at that life from a child's perspective" - Vineyard Gazette 11/9/2007
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?14409
Or listen in to an interview with the author on Cape & Islands National Public Radio from November 7, 2007
http://www.wgbh.org/cainan/article?item_id=3353225
BUY A PAINTING:
All of the Illustrations below are for sale as framed or matted original artwork at the prices below. Please contact me directly to arrange the sale and delivery of the artwork.
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BUY A PRINT:
Museum Quality Giclee prints are available for all the paintings below. Giclee prints are printed on high quality watercolor paper and are almost indistinguishable from the original painting. Prints will be limited to no more than 50 copies in each of the 3 sizes below after that the image will be retired forever. Each will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Small (approx. 16"x20") $100 in a white mat
Medium ( approx. 16" x 22") $150 in a white mat
Large (approx. 20"x24") $200 in a white mat These large prints are the same size as the originals.
ARRANGE A SCHOOL, LIBRARY OR MUSEUM VISIT:
The story of Laura Jernegan is an exciting way to teach children about history, geography and music. Author Dillon Bustin is available to perform at your event and to explain the history of whaling, Laura Jernegan and what life was like in the 1800's told through wonderful stories and songs. He has worked as an artist in residence at several schools developing historical theater. Hearing him sing and tell stories is an experience kids will remember forever.
Illustrator Susan Convery Foltz can add to the story with interesting details on how an historical painting is developed, how a book grows and how paintings tell a different part of the story.
Please contact me for more details.
