Knight Time

Knight Time

by Jane Clarke (Author), Jane Massey (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Every night, when their daddies tuck them in, Little Knight dreams of fierce knight-eating dragons and Little Dragon dreams of dangerous dragon-slaying knights. But one dark, stormy night, their two worlds collide and Little Dragon and Little Knight discover that they both have teddy bears and cuddly blankets - and they're not scary at all! Simple language and powerful imagery shows up the nature of mistaken prejudices. The result is a reassuring bed-time book with a difference. Now children will be able to enjoy this wonderful tale again and again with this brilliant CD featuring music and sound effects (Duration of audio CD: circa 10 minutes).

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
Edition: Pap/Com
Publisher: Red Fox Picture Books
Published: 01 Oct 2009

ISBN 10: 1862308322
ISBN 13: 9781862308329
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: A reassuring novelty bedtime book with knights and dragons - now available in Book and CD format!

Media Reviews
An absolute favourite in our house and a fab read. 5 out of 5 stars The Baby Website 20080220 Great illustrations...refreshingly different The South Wales Argus 20080412 Jane Clarke gently addresses common bed time fears while teaching young readers that you shouldn't be quick to judge those around you Waterstone's Books Quarterly 20080501 Fun lift the flap book Bournemouth Daily Echo 20080516 it cleverly addresses the fears of a little boy and an infant dragon disturbed by their fathers' tendancies to fight each other. It has endearing pictures with flaps to peep under and a happy ending The Northern Echo 20080603 ...the story is effective and enchanting. After reading this to the little ones it is likely that both playtime and bedtime will be entirely different and I would be surprised if it does not become a favourite! writeaway.org.co.uk 20080519 Gentle enough not to give any small person scary dreams, this is a good book for bedtime Newbury Weekly News 20080605 Bedtime book for 3-5 year olds. Image Parenting 20080601
Author Bio
Jane Clarke is the talented poet and author of successful picture books including Dippy's Sleepover and G.E.M. She has also written Only Tadpoles Have Tails and Sherman Swaps Shells, in the Flying Foxes series. Jane currently lives in Kent with two big labradors and a collection of fossils, rocks and shells. Jane Massey studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and went on to work for several agencies in London and Hong Kong. Since moving into illustration she has worked on numerous children's books including Let's Play Peek-a-boo! as well as commissions for advertising, packaging and greetings cards. She lives in Brighton with her partner and young son.