The barefoot book of knights
Title:
The barefoot book of knights
JLCTITLE245:
written by John Matthews ; illustrated by Giovanni Manna.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA : Barefoot Books, [2014?]
Physical Description:
79 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm + 1 audio disc (digital, CD audio ; 4 3/4 in.)
ISBN:
9781782851653
Abstract:
Young Tom of Warwick is sent to live in a castle so that he can learn about knighthood and chivalry. There, kindly Master William, the armorer, tells stories about knights from all around the world. Through their courage, honor, strength, wisdom, patience and humility, the knights in these stories illustrate to Tom what it takes to be a great knight.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Variant Title:
Portion of title: Knights
Contents:
The world of knights and chivalry -- Tom comes to the castle -- The knight of the kitchen, Britain -- The knight of the Swan, Germany -- The three journeys of Ilya Murom, Russia -- Perronik the fool, Brittany -- The tale of Gushtasp, Persia -- Yogodayu and the army of bees, Japan -- Sir Cliges and the cherry tree, France.
Performer:
CD narrated by Anthony Head.