Live Like A Victorian

The newest addition to Saunders’ Live Like a . . . series effectively incorporates her usual appealing, kid-friendly features. The target subject this time around—a typical Victorian—becomes accessible through multiple examples of daily life as experienced in all sectors of society.

The ample historical and social context is effectively supported by multiple richly detailed illustrations. Craft projects include paper flowers and toy theaters; there are recipes for treacle tart and work-house gruel (readers are dared to eat an entire bowl). The book ends with open-ended questions to encourage thoughtful reflection...  this makes a worthy addition for most collections.

* Booklist *

The Victorian age was one of immense social and technological change and innovation, and this engaging and informative book does an excellent job of explaining the era for younger readers. ...Most pages include thoughtful discussion prompts that would make this an ideal resource for the classroom, as well as interactive activities including crafts and recipes. Children especially may enjoy debating the different attitudes to schooling experienced by working-class Will and middle-class Dora, who we meet throughout the book and through whose eyes we see Victorian life. 

* The School Librarian *

Explore Victorian foods, fashions, jobs and education. You can even take a look at a Victorian prison! Most striking is the way in which the divide between rich and poor was so stark and that is very much brought home to life in this fascinating book.

* Armadillo magazine *

We are learning about the Victorians next term so this book is going to be so helpful and has given him a good insight into what’s coming up!

* @posies_book_club *

Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations historical facts of the period are brought to life. This book also features hands-on activities, including crafts and recipes, to encourage interactive learning. Timelines highlights key events and laws that shaped the era. These curriculum-friendly books bring a time of Britain to life making wonderful classroom resources for teachers and home schooling families or fun illustrated history books to read at home.

* @mammy_gittins *

Claire Saunders’ engaging text and Wesley Robins’ fascinating illustrations combine to bring the Victorian era to life. The book ends by asking children, ‘Could you live like a Victorian?’and there’s a final glossary. One to add to KS2 class collections.

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

Such a fab book full of all things you’d like to know about living life as a Victorian with fun activities too!

* @chroniclesof3adventurers *

...packed with brilliant illustrations that make history feel alive and immersive, ...perfect for curious kids (and adults who love a good history dive too!

* @wendingwor