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about the book
- Written by Darcy Pattison
- Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
- 11" x 8.5"
- 52 pages
NOTE: Only the paperback is currently available! Hardcover and ebook are listed at $99.99 because they won't be available until early 2026.
Fun picture book about friendly letter writing for kids and U.S. geography for kids, ages 6-10.
★"A mini-quest complete with adventure, danger, and suspense. Youngsters will delight in the whimsy." Starred review, The Bulletin
American Geography and Friendly Letter Writing for Kids, ages 6-10
This is a perfect book to teach friendly letter writing for kids, while also learning American geography. In a folktale style, the story follows Oliver K. Woodman as he journeys across the US from South Carolina to California.
Tameka writes a friendly letter to ask her Uncle Ray to come see her family, but Uncle Ray is too busy. Instead, he builds a wooden man, Oliver K. Woodman, and sends him across the U.S. in his place.
★"Wonderful...All geography lessons should be this much fun." Starred Kirkus Review
Oliver's route takes him through middle America:
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Nevada
- California.
As Oliver journeys across middle America, various people give him a ride a certain distance, and then write friendly postcards or letters back to Uncle Ray.
Crossing the U.S. means lots of American geography and fun. Until Oliver gets lost. Uncle Ray hasn't heard from him for days! Will he make it to Tameka's house or not?
This classic book has been included in the Harcourt Journey's textbook to teach friendly letter writing for kids and U.S. geography for kids. Join the fun to see where the wooden man travels next.