Even though Leo would rather sit at home and read, his parents send him out into the world in the hopes that Leo will become a famous knight. But when Leo comes up against the land’s most fearsome beasts, he soon discovers that scary monsters enjoy a good book as much as anyone…
Leo is the most endearing and heartwarming character that I have come across in ages, and his charming qualities are only enhanced by his pacifist nature and love of books. This book is not only a great story, but also teaches children that books are a great way to find conflict resolution, and that there is also nothing wrong with being a reader! The story is also told in a lovely rhyming pattern that makes it flow well and is thus perfect for reading aloud.
The artwork is simply delightful, as it embodies a traditional form of illustration that brings me back to my own childhood. The characters are all wonderfully depicted and full of life and brought many smiles to my face. I cannot wait until I have my own children so that I can read this story to them, and I am sure to pick this up for a few of the young ones within the rest of my family and friends.
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HELEN DOCHERTY has spent most of her career as a language teacher, most recently specializing in Spanish.
Website: www.helendocherty.com
Twitter: @docherty_helen
THOMAS DOCHERTY studied metalwork and sculpture at college before becoming an illustrator of children’s books.
Website: www.thomasdocherty.com
Twitter: @TDIllustration
Website: www.thomasdocherty.com
Twitter: @TDIllustration
Biography information and photo from http://books.sourcebooks.com/the-storybook-knight-dochertys/.
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