M Is for Mason Jar: A Homesteading Alphabet

By Carolyn Bennett Fraiser

An ABC picture book for modern homesteaders

A is for attic and armfuls of aprons our aunties once made. B is for baking the batter for buttermilk biscuits. Yum

Children are an essential part of any homestead. From canning creamed corn and cucumbers to scattering seeds in the soil, explore a fun modern-day homesteading activity for every letter of the alphabet, just for young homesteaders. With alliterative text by Carloyn Bennett Fraiser and sweet illustrations by Sally Garland, M Is for Mason Jar is a mix of nostalgia and modernism. Whether in the country or the city, the time-honored practices of the homestead will encourage kids to be more self-reliant and to be thankful for the bounty of the earth and the work of their hands. Includes one page of backmatter to help kids get involved in homesteading activities.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1641709669
• ISBN13: 9781641709668
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Familius
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten