Great Expectations: A BabyLit Storybook

by Stephanie Clarkson (Adapter)

BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. In Great A BabyLit Storybook, preschoolers follow Pip’s story, learning about the value of family and friends, fortune and loss, and love. Easy-to-follow, engaging text combined with original quotes and beautiful artwork create a book to be treasured through childhood and beyond. AD570L BabyLit® primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Gibbs Smith is now presenting a delightful collection of picture books, lovingly designed and crafted for young children. Each book retells a story from the literary canon, bringing a classic to life for an entirely new audience. Stephanie Clarkson began her writing career as a journalist at Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper and continues to write for the British press while dreaming up stories for children. Steph has written everything from pocket money books to gift titles and is the author of Sleeping Cinderella and Other Princess Mix-ups. She lives in Surrey, England. Mike Byrne lives in the Surrey countryside with his wife, cat, and two young sons where he spends his days doodling and illustrating children's books fuelled only by tea and biscuits. Mike is the illustrator of Sproutzilla vs. Christmas and My Colourful Chameleon.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

28 pages, Hardcover

Published August 14, 2018

About the author

Stephanie Clarkson always wanted to be an author, but before she began writing books she taught English to French adults, ran a photography agency in New York, and worked as a journalist in London. When she’s not writing, she enjoys working with schools to promote literacy and the love of reading. She lives in the UK with her husband, two daughters, and a golden retriever.

Reviews

[Chrisanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ehhhh. Dickens just isn't for kids. But! This is the first time I've ever understood the story. And the illustrations were lovely.

[Jon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rowan has a reasonably good time with this one. We're both fine with it, but it also doesn't dazzle in any particular way.