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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This beautifully illustrated book has delighted our children (both GIRLS for anyone who thinks this is just a book for boys), who return to it again and again fixatedly to study the minute pictures of the development of castles over the course of the middle ages.
The book moves through an imaginary castle's development from a wooden Norman motte and bailey, to an imposing stone keep with curtain wall, a siege and finally to a modern ruin.
As with the other books in this series we have, there's masses to look at, and the text is just enough to introduce the subject without being too much of a problem for young readers to get to grips with.
The pages are thick and sturdy, as are the flaps themselves. Although it's getting pretty heavy use, it seems to be holding up well so far.
Highly recommended.
The book moves through an imaginary castle's development from a wooden Norman motte and bailey, to an imposing stone keep with curtain wall, a siege and finally to a modern ruin.
As with the other books in this series we have, there's masses to look at, and the text is just enough to introduce the subject without being too much of a problem for young readers to get to grips with.
The pages are thick and sturdy, as are the flaps themselves. Although it's getting pretty heavy use, it seems to be holding up well so far.
Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this for my 4 year old boy, and we are delighted with it. It was bigger and smarter than I had imagined, with secret 'advent calendar' style flaps that your child can look for, hidden in the pictures. Behind the flaps, will be scenes hidden within rooms, towers, dungeons, or behind tapestries etc, which adds to the fun.
The book traces through the development of castles, providing the educational side, but in a fun and humourous way, that will survive lots of repeat readings, I expect.
If your child has already visited some castles or expressed an interest, this is the perfect book to accompany and enhance their learning and enjoyment. If your child hasn't visited a real castle yet, I am sure this will be the perfect introduction, helping to make their first trip even more exciting and fun.
The book traces through the development of castles, providing the educational side, but in a fun and humourous way, that will survive lots of repeat readings, I expect.
If your child has already visited some castles or expressed an interest, this is the perfect book to accompany and enhance their learning and enjoyment. If your child hasn't visited a real castle yet, I am sure this will be the perfect introduction, helping to make their first trip even more exciting and fun.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderfully informative lift the flap book for boys aged 3-8years. The book gives detailed drawn pictures of castles, their development, inside of and castles today with lots of interesting little cameos to keep spotting. There are characters for the children to spot including Lord Simon, Tiggs the cat and Lady Eleanor plus funny incidents to muse over, creating lots of talking points for you and your child. My son, and a number of his friends have this book and its brought out time and time again to be explored and enjoyed. Highly recommended, especially for those budding knights!
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Education can be fun
First of all, I want to clarify something. My four-year-old son has four books from this series, including 'See Inside Castles'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. C. JONES
Brilliant Book
My 4 year old son loves this book. It's a book that is suitable for younger and older children (and even parents!). It has lots of historical facts as well as facts to amuse. Read more
Published 2 months ago by NickyH
interesting and informative book
Bought this for my grandson aged 4 as he had a castle for Christmas. He loved opening all the flaps and comparing the pictures with his castle. Read more
Published 2 months ago by cr
Another great pop up book.
This is another pop up book that was recommended for me by someone for my grandchild. This was a great buy and my Grand children love it especially when the bits pop up when you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sheepy
Fun, educational and a real hit
My son got this for christmas after having the 'Pirate Ships' one for his birthday and loving it.
This one is just as good and has all the detail, information and... Read more
This one is just as good and has all the detail, information and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by stephthestar
Fab book for all ages
My 3 year old loves this book but i think he'll get more out of it as he gets older. I have a feeling this will be well read over the years. Lots and lots to see and read!
Published 10 months ago by Gary Hale
Excellent book for kids
This book is great! It is well worth the £10 it cost me - it has lots of little flaps to investigate with lovely little details inside. Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Walsh
A Favourite non-fiction book
My son was so enthusiastic when we looked at this book for the first time. He prefers non-fiction books and especially likes lift-the-flap books. No flap was left unturned. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Harvey
Great Book, particulary the flaps
This is a fantastic book which I bought for my four year old. We are going to Warrick Castle in a few weeks and she was asking lots of questions so thought we would get this book. Read more
Published 21 months ago by K. Lonsdale
fantastic bookj
My three and a half year old son is castle mad and he loves looking at this book. He is very keen on anything with flaps at the moment and he especially enjoys the pages on... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by J. Ireland
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