Welcome to Pennsylvania! We're glad you're here! Children from Pennsylvania and those eager to visit someday will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of “The Keystone State.”
From forested mountains and winding rivers to vibrant cities and historic towns, Pennsylvania is full of remarkable places to explore. Young readers will learn about state symbols like the ruffed grouse and the mountain laurel, witness Punxsutawney Phil’s famous weather predictions, discover key moments in U.S. history at Independence Hall and Gettysburg, and get to know favorite regional foods—from shoo-fly pie to Philly cheesesteaks.
Warm, detailed illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state. And the easy-yet-informative details (“Pennsylvania also has a state insect: The firefly!”) give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.
Whether for travel, classroom use, or hometown pride, Welcome to Pennsylvania is the perfect keepsake for residents and visitors alike.
KATHLEEN OLMSTEAD is the author of numerous children's books, including many titles in the Welcome To picture book series about the US states, stories in the beloved Classic Starts series of abridged classics, as well as books on television. As an avid traveler and road-tripper, she and her husband have clocked hundreds of miles across numerous states, seeking out the unique and obscure attractions off the beaten track, always on the lookout for the weird and wonderful along the way.
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ȦSA GILLAND is the illustrator of numerous children's books, including A Grandma's Magic and the Welcome To series of picture books about the US states. Her art has also appeared on stationery, textiles, and home decor. Ȧsa has lived in seven countries and loves to travel near and far with her two sons. Learn more about her work at asagilland.com and follow her on Instagram at @asagilland.
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Welcome to Pennsylvania! We're glad you're here! Children from Pennsylvania and those eager to visit someday will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of “The Keystone State.”
From forested mountains and winding rivers to vibrant cities and historic towns, Pennsylvania is full of remarkable places to explore. Young readers will learn about state symbols like the ruffed grouse and the mountain laurel, witness Punxsutawney Phil’s famous weather predictions, discover key moments in U.S. history at Independence Hall and Gettysburg, and get to know favorite regional foods—from shoo-fly pie to Philly cheesesteaks.
Warm, detailed illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state. And the easy-yet-informative details (“Pennsylvania also has a state insect: The firefly!”) give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.
Whether for travel, classroom use, or hometown pride, Welcome to Pennsylvania is the perfect keepsake for residents and visitors alike.
Author
KATHLEEN OLMSTEAD is the author of numerous children's books, including many titles in the Welcome To picture book series about the US states, stories in the beloved Classic Starts series of abridged classics, as well as books on television. As an avid traveler and road-tripper, she and her husband have clocked hundreds of miles across numerous states, seeking out the unique and obscure attractions off the beaten track, always on the lookout for the weird and wonderful along the way.
View titles by Kathleen Olmstead
ȦSA GILLAND is the illustrator of numerous children's books, including A Grandma's Magic and the Welcome To series of picture books about the US states. Her art has also appeared on stationery, textiles, and home decor. Ȧsa has lived in seven countries and loves to travel near and far with her two sons. Learn more about her work at asagilland.com and follow her on Instagram at @asagilland.
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