About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about how children lived before electricity, supermarkets, or modern schools. It is the perfect remedy for the 'bored' child who needs a perspective shift on their daily responsibilities. This photo-heavy guide takes a look at the Year 1636, focusing specifically on the daily rhythms of children in the Plymouth colony. It moves beyond the typical Thanksgiving mythos to show the grit and resilience required for colonial survival. Through detailed photographs of historical re-enactments at Plimoth Plantation, the book explores themes of family accountability and hard work. While it is highly educational, the focus on 'kids doing chores' makes it relatable for elementary-aged readers. It is an excellent choice for families looking to ground their children's understanding of history in tangible, everyday reality rather than abstract dates.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book takes a secular, historical approach to daily survival. While it acknowledges the hardships of the era, it does not dwell on the darker aspects of colonization or conflict with Indigenous populations in depth, focusing instead on the domestic sphere. The tone is realistic and educational.
