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| The Lion and the Unicorn | 
 enlarge | Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Red Fox
Category: Book
List Price: £8.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 13675
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.8 x 0.4
ISBN: 0099256088
EAN: 9780099256083
ASIN: 0099256088
Publication Date: September 7, 2000
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 An amazing picture book for those studying children in the war September 30, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I recently bought this book to add to my classroom library with a view to looking at the effects of the Second World War on children. Although year 6 children usually consider themselves 'above' picture books; this (along with the equally beautiful Rose Blanche) has to be an exception. this is not a picture book for young children - it is that rare thing; a picture book aimed at 9 year olds and above. (Children younger than that would find the content disturbing and hard to understand.)
The illustrations, typical of Shirley Hughes, are wonderful; and the story line is great, helping to clarify the children's insight into life during the Second World War. The child's emotions are captured well, and the story is very well written. I shall be using it to begin our mini unit on evacuation, and I'm sure it will help the children to understand better what life was like then.
 A good read for younger children June 16, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A moving story about a boy who's been evacuated and misses his Mum. The book was really helpful for people studying WWII. It has excellent pictures for young children, that are very detailed and have a magical feel. It shows how evacuees felt in the WWII. Its a favourite with young children and older children will really relate to it. I think it would be good for people/teachers who want to talk about bullying and many other different issues. The book is generally the right length but I would suggest reading it in two sittings. Few sentencecs on each page mean that younger children would also enjoy it. Overall, it is a decent book for a variety of ages.
Shirley Hughes - as good as ever1 September 10, 2002
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
A children's picture/story book suitable for all juniors. The book can easily lead into discussion with older children and be a 'story with a happy ending for the little boy' with younger ones.Ideal for study of evacuation during WWII (KS2) - not too long, a 'quick read' out loud. Contrasts in lifestyle/emotions/friendship/bullying are all issues raised. Wonderfully believable characters and delightfully evocative illustrations.
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