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Speed Bonnie Boat: A Tale from Scottish History Inspired by the Skye Boat Song
Alfredo Belli
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Description for Speed Bonnie Boat: A Tale from Scottish History Inspired by the Skye Boat Song
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Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, 'Onward!' the sailors cry; Carry the lad who's born to be king Over the sea to Skye. Sung throughout the world, the Skye Boat Song evocatively brings alive the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous journey from the Outer Hebrides to Skye, off Scotland's west coast, after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden. This stunning picture book, inspired by the lyrics of the traditional Scottish folksong, illustrates the true story of one of Scotland's most famous heroes and introduces children to this dramatic period ... Read more
Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, 'Onward!' the sailors cry; Carry the lad who's born to be king Over the sea to Skye. Sung throughout the world, the Skye Boat Song evocatively brings alive the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous journey from the Outer Hebrides to Skye, off Scotland's west coast, after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden. This stunning picture book, inspired by the lyrics of the traditional Scottish folksong, illustrates the true story of one of Scotland's most famous heroes and introduces children to this dramatic period ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales
Condition
New
Number of Pages
24
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781782503675
SKU
V9781782503675
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Alfredo Belli
Alfredo Belli lives and works in Rome. He illustrates children's books and school textbooks on behalf of different publishers, spanning age ranges from preschool through teen. He also contributes to various advertising agencies, graphic and web design studios as an illustrator and visualizer. An all-round artist, he uses a wide-range of styles and techniques, utilizing pencils, inks, watercolours, acrylic ... Read more
Reviews for Speed Bonnie Boat: A Tale from Scottish History Inspired by the Skye Boat Song
'A simply stunning picture book... unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school and community library picture book collections for young readers.'
Midwest Book Review, March 2017 'The images are sweeping and yet personal, and the loyalty of the prince's followers is evident in their actions and demeanor. '
Goodreads 'Faithfully and skillfully illustrated.'
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Midwest Book Review, March 2017 'The images are sweeping and yet personal, and the loyalty of the prince's followers is evident in their actions and demeanor. '
Goodreads 'Faithfully and skillfully illustrated.'
... Read more