In The Castle (Usborne Picture Books)

Follow the imaginative adventures of a little boy who is whisked back in time as he plays in the ruins of a castle. Benji Davies' delightful illustrations evoke all the magic and wonder of life in an historic castle in its heyday - complete with jousts, banquets and valiant deeds. A charming title introducing very young children to castles in a friendly and informative way. Author Biography: Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.