I would like to introduce you to a new book Gulliver’s Travels Published by Jonathan Swift which I received in exchange for a review.
To me Gulliver’s Travels is Classic most everyone has read in school. Although, if I were to tell the truth I don’t know if I read this book or not. So teaching Charlie I thought we should put Gulliver’s Travels on our list of must read books for this school year.
When I showed the book to David he thought Charlie would enjoy the story as well and even said when we sit down to read the book he would listen with us. Having David do this is a Godsend as it will get Charlie more interested in reading with me.
Having illustrations in the book will keep Charlie more interested in the story. I sat down this evening and read the first two chapters and I know Charlie will be able to read the book on his own. As I finished the two chapters I had many questions I wanted answered and I know Charlie will as well which will lead to even more reading and Art Classes as I can see Charlie drawing stories about what he read.
About the Author
JONATHAN SWIFT (1667-1745) was born in Dublin, Ireland. He was a clergyman, and a much-celebrated author and poet, best known for his novel, Gulliver’s Travels, which was published in 1726. He is famous for using humour and wit to expose the follies of those around him, and even of himself. This is known as satire. Gulliver’s Travels has been in print for almost 300 years and Lemuel Gulliver is a beloved character of English Literature, appearing in artwork, TV adaptions and Hollywood feature films.
ROBERT INGPEN was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children’s literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includes Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Wendy, The Jungle Book, The Wind in the Willows and A Christmas Carol. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong, AU.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
