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The Sunflower Sword


School year: Year 1, Year 2

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No. of pages 32

Published: 2011

Great for age 0-8 years

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The little knight wants a sword to whoosh and swoosh in the air. His mother gives him a sunflower instead. The sunflower sword whooshes and swooshes very well. "But," says the little knight, "it won't be any good for fighting dragons." Or will it?

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 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 in 2011 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Miriam Latimer studied illustration at the University of the West of England. She now works as a full-time illustrator and combines this with workshops for primary school children. Miriam lives with her husband and two sons in Devon, England. She is a beloved Barefoot Books collaborator whose illustration credits include The Prince's Bedtime, The Prince's Breakfast and the popular Ruby series. Mark Sperring is a brand new picture book author. He is a bookseller and lives with his family in Bristol, UK. Alexandra Steele-Morgan is a new picture book illustrator from Wales.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
This book was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award.

"Latimer's illustrations are absolutely beautiful in this enchanting tale." * The Bookseller *

 

"Brimming with charm in bold, striking colour - marvellously sweet." -- Philip Womack * The Sunday Telegraph *

 

"I loved Miriam Latimer's illustrations - the little knight is a great character, and the style suits both the quirky start and gentle finish." -- Keith Dudhnath * TheBookBag.co.uk *

 

"This is a lively book to read with young children, colourful and spirited." -- Morag Charlwood * Armadillo Magazine *

 

"Well received in hardback, simple beautifully drawn tale of friendship triumphing over fighting and one of my favourite picture books of the year. Dragons and knights make it a great boys' choice too." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *