{"product_id":"the-abcs-of-wisconsin-cheese-9781976600876","title":"The ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun A-to-Z journey through the delicious world of Wisconsin cheese!\u003c\/b\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese\u003c\/i\u003e, explore the wonderful world of cheese and the stories and makers behind the food that has made Wisconsin famous--one letter at a time! From the milk that comes from family-owned farms to the award-winning varieties produced across the state, this charming picture book introduces children to the state's cheese-making traditions in a fun and accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by retired elementary and middle school teacher Susan Apps-Bodilly and beautifully illustrated by Renée Graef, an award-winning artist best known for her work on American Girl books and the My First Little House series, this book pairs playful, engaging artwork with an alphabet of cheese-related facts that educate and entertain. Learn how cheese is made, why curds squeak, and what makes Wisconsin cheeses so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for readers ages 5-9 (grades K-3), \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Wisconsin Cheese\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect blend of education and entertainment that will delight children, families, and anyone curious about the state's cheese-making heritage. The book is a tasty celebration of a beloved food tradition and the Dairy State's most famous product--cheese!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Apps-Bodilly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wisconsin Historical Society Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.40h x 8.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781976600876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Apps-Bodilly\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired elementary and middle-school educator. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eOne Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room, 1 Teacher, 8 Grades\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSeeds in Soil: Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as coauthor with Jerry Apps of \u003ci\u003eTimber!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOld Farm Country Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOld Farm Country Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenée Graef\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator of more than 80 books for children, including the Kirsten series in the American Girl collection and many of the \u003ci\u003eMy First Little House\u003c\/i\u003e books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Renée is also the illustrator of the Wisconsin Historical Society Press books \u003ci\u003eSport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeath's Door: True Tales of Tragedy, Mystery, and Bravery from the Great Lakes' Most Dangerous Waters\u003c\/i\u003e. She divides her time between Los Angeles and her home state of Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Susan Apps-Bodilly \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48840879603869,"sku":"9781976600876","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9ce4276f-de35-4bb8-9964-ff8bd5b92e12.jpg?v=1787727560","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-abcs-of-wisconsin-cheese-9781976600876","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}