Here & There --- A Kid's Guide To Southwick, UK

During the Second World War almost all of the Allied forces operational planning was done in London. However,The plans for D-Day were finalized at Southwick House in Hampshire, led by General  Dwight D. Eisenhower, who later became the 34th President of the United States of America. And the fact is that the entire Southwick village was taken over by Allied command.  So let this little book carry you up the road into to the village of Southwick and right back down!

This ‘learn to read’ book’ takes a look at history, as you are guided through its pages by photographer John D. Weigand and the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan. Have fun exploring Southwick (pronounced as “Suth-ick” ) as you build your reading word vocabulary and reading skills through word recognition, word repetition and rhyme.  See some of what General Eisenhower saw, as you go on an exploration of the past; and just let your imagination run wild!

To see more of Southwick, go to Bellissimavideo’s YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes with this book!