The Little Books of the Little Brontës
Sara O'Leary author Briony May Smith illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:4th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories – and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers.
Many years ago, the four children of the Brontë family – Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne – lived in a windswept house by the Yorkshire moors with their father. Although their lives were often filled with sadness and their world was only as large as the distance they could walk, their inner worlds were bound only by their imaginations. Hungry for stories, these children devoured novels and poetry, history and fables. And with the gift of a group of toy soldiers, they were inspired to make their own tiny books ... a passion that would last them a lifetime.
This book is a gentle introduction to the Brontës with the most beautiful, cosy illustrations. * Yorkshire Life *
“[…] delightful illustrations. […] What an inspiration to young writers to think that from their own small beginnings, who knows what might happen in the future?” * English 4-11 *
The tiny books – fascinating for children – are a lovely way into discovering this remarkable family… This is a charming and tender history, with evocative illustrations of 19th-century life. * Juno *
Sara O’Leary’s gentle prose has a conversational tone which draws the reader right in… This approach is mirrored by Briony May Smith’s mixed media illustrations which are warm and soft… Simply breathtaking. * Library Mice *
A gem to hold, handle and look at. * The Letterpress Project *
ISBN: 9781529518313
Dimensions: 260mm x 201mm x 10mm
Weight: 375g
40 pages