Through a treasured heirloom, a family's history is revealed. The copper tin cup belongs to Sammy Carl. His initials are carved below the rim. But it was made many many years ago in a different country for his great-aunt, Serena Carlotta, and has been handed down from generation to generation ever since to children bearing the same initials. In the story of the copper tin cup is a family's history.

 

There are 25 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2001 by Walker Books Ltd .

Carole Lexa Schaefer is an award-winning children's book author. She has written over twenty picture books and easy readers published with four major publishing companies. Pierr Morgan has also published extensively with major publishers. Carole Lexa Schaefer is the author of numerous books for children. The Copper Tin Cup, she says, "was inspired by my connections with my immigrant relatives through stories and songs - invisible heirlooms - to keep handing on. " She lives in Seattle, Washington. Stan Fellows has been a professional painter for twenty years. The Copper Tin Cup, he says, "was charming from the first time I read it - and it held its charm through every rereading as I worked on the paintings. " He lives with his wife and daughter in Iowa.