Jayne J Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 what would you read to him? I have a Howard Pyle inspired version picture book, and St. George and the Dragon (ok, not strictly Arthur, but knights in general are fine too:001_smile:) I'm looking for something that can be read in just a few sittings, if not in one long one, as I figure I'll be reading it alot, but that still has good literary quality. Does such a thing exist? (Ds has pretty good attention span, considering he is only 5, but long chapter books lose his attention.) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I have three picture books that we really enjoy. I find the writing to be quite good and the pictures are beautiful. Bearskin by Howard Pyle, illustrated by Trina Hyman Young Lancelot by Robert D. San Souci, Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly (There is also Young Guinevere and Young Merlin, but I haven't read them.) Excalibur written and illustrated by Hudson Talbott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 My prince and princess love all of the San Souci books: Young Merlin, Young Arthur, Young Guinevere, Young Lancelot. BEAUTIFUL illustrations! Check your library and used bookstores. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I just got Favorite Medieval Tales for this next year - it looks really good. I've skimmed some of the stories and it seems really engaging, and they're not too long, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Pyle might be a bit much for a 5yo (but depending on the 5 yo might not). Kingfisher has a less intense, shorter Arthur: The Story of King Arthur. I've linked the paperback, but the hardcover is larger and much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I just got Favorite Medieval Tales for this next year - it looks really good. I've skimmed some of the stories and it seems really engaging, and they're not too long, either. :iagree: My dd6 loved this one, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Pyle might be a bit much for a 5yo (but depending on the 5 yo might not). True. Otto of the Silver Hand is a readable Pyle; my dd loved this when she was a young 5. Not King Arthur, but knights and nobles. She also enjoyed Men of Iron, but that's definitely a bit more challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 The King Arthur books by Hudson Talbott are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Youngs Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 We are ALL ABOUT knights and legends in our house, too. Try Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages by Guerber Iron John by Mayer Pilgrims Progress printed by Barbour (young christian library reader) Treasure Island and Adventures of Robin Hood (Classic starts from B&Noble) Three Musketeers and King Arthur (great illustrated classics version) My Fathers Dragon by Gannett The Door in the Wall by de Angeli The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe stories: Lucy's Adventure, Edmund's Struggle, Susan's Journey and Peter's Destiny condensed by Pauline Baynes Gail Gibbons' Kinghts in shining armor A tournament of knights by joe lasker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 My dd(7) enjoyed the Jim Weiss audio cd about King Arthur. For the life of me I can't remember the exact title, but search under Jim Weiss and you'll find it. She made her older sister listen to it in the car over and over:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 My 5 yo ds loved this version of King Arthur (lot of beautiful illustrations to keep his attention) King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. Retold by Emma Gelders Sterne and Barbara Lindsay. Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren. He also enjoyed The Castle in the Attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 My prince and princess love all of the San Souci books: Young Merlin, Young Arthur, Young Guinevere, Young Lancelot. BEAUTIFUL illustrations! Check your library and used bookstores. :) Yong Merlin ans Young Arthur ordered from the library system. I'm very interested in this thread. Thanks to all who've make suggestions! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Oh! If we can go beyond Arthur himself, than a big ol' AMEN! to The Door in the Wall. And some great readers are The Sword in the Tree and Minstrel in the Tower. Also, someone mentioned the Chronicles of Narnia adapted. My dd6 has listened to ALL of these in the original multiple times (faves are The Silver Chair and Voyage of the Dawn Treader). Check out the HarperAudio readings; they're GREAT! (Costco had a REALLY good deal on these: All 7 books read by Patrick Stewart, Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, etc. plus a one-volume edition of all 7 books for $60, I believe it was. That's a steal for audiobooks). If you like audio, Naxos Audio also has the King Arthur stories, read by Sean Bean--dd LOVES this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Young Lancelot by Robert D. San Souci, Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly (There is also Young Guinevere and Young Merlin, but I haven't read them.) Excalibur written and illustrated by Hudson Talbott This was what I was going to recommend: the Hudson Talbott picture books. He has written several. The San Souci versions are wonderful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Wow! To all responders a genuine and outsized thanks! I have a great list of books to search for, and am looking forward to reading all of them to ds. He too would thank you for all your help. I knew I could count on all the WTMers!!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 We read the first two Hudson Talbott books, "Young Arthur" and Kinights of the Round Table" tonight. These were big hits with my 4 year-old. Bill (who looking forward to reading "Excalibur" tomorrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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