Knights in Shining Armor
Knights in Shining Armor by Gail Gibbons, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in April 1998, is an illustrated exploration of medieval knights designed for younger readers. This 32-page book presents a comprehensive overview of knights, covering topics such as tournaments, chivalry, and the consequences faced by bad knights. Gibbons includes legendary figures like Sir Gawain and the knights of the Round Table, as well as St. George and the dragon, all depicted through engaging illustrations that enhance the educational experience.
Readers will find a wealth of information about the life and times of knights, with clear labels identifying parts of a castle and various armor pieces. The book’s vibrant pen and ink and watercolor illustrations bring to life the excitement of knightly adventures, decorative clothing, and heraldry. This edition serves as an ideal primer for children interested in the subject of knights and knighthood, making it a valuable addition to any young reader’s collection.
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Learn all about medieval knights with favorite nonfiction author and illustrator Gail Gibbons — perfect for the younger set!
“Children won’t want to surrender this book, so buy multiple copies,” says Booklist of this ideal picture book primer on medieval knights. The author covers tournaments, chivalry, and what happened when a bad knight was caught. Legendary knights such as Sir Gawain and the knights of the Round Table are included, as is St.George and the dragon, and Gibbons also discusses present-day knights. With all of the excitement clearly rendered in clean pen and ink and watercolor, there’s plenty of fighting, decorative clothing and heraldry, as well as clear labels pointing out the parts of a castle and the names of the armor pieces.
“A shining example of the type of nonfiction that Gibbons does so well.” – School Library Journal
Don’t miss these other favorite nonfiction books by Gail Gibbons:
Cowboys and Cowgirls
Recycle!
Tell Me, Tree
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