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 *

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_gitti