A delightfully illustrated picture book following a typical day in Ancient Egypt. Follow a little boy as he hurries off to school, watch acrobats tumble through the crowded market, and gather with the crowds by the River Nile to watch the Pharaoh coming home. With simple, engaging text and bright, friendly illustrations this is a delightful introduction to Ancient Egypt which is perfect for reading aloud.

 

There are 24 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 2009 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Alfredo Belli lives and works in Rome. He illustrates children's books and school textbooks on behalf of different publishers, spanning age ranges from preschool through teen. He also contributes to various advertising agencies, graphic and web design studios as an illustrator and visualizer. An all-round artist, he uses a wide-range of styles and techniques, utilizing pencils, inks, watercolours, acrylic paints, oil pastels, digital and mixed media. not necessarily all together. Kate Davies is a writer and editor of children's books. She lives and works in London.