Each of the four stories is set in a different place, starting with France and includes the fascinating settlement of Skara Brae. There are references to ancient tablets that tell of Mesopotamian legends and belief systems of the time. With wonderful illustrations and extra activities, the book is a valuable learning aid for young children.
The tales are fun and full of adventure, focusing on the role children would have and the usual (and timeless) concepts of friendships, laziness, thieves, fears, bullies and storytelling. The stories also address how life was then and shows how the Stone Age folk dealt with natural disasters such as flooding and famine while remaining relevant to children of today.
Easy to read, warm and witty and will appeal to children in lots of ways – hopefully encouraging them to study more history!
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. on 16 January 2025.
Advance review copy supplied by the publisher.
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