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Children's Literature

Themes, genres and authors for Children's Literature held in MIE Library

Historical Fiction

Storytelling provides the key to unlock the child's imagination and makes the past intelligible to them. Historical fiction serves children's need for wonder while at the same time helping children to understand human situations and the human condition and thus connect the past to the present.

This book-list has been put together to create awareness of the range of children‘s fiction available to support the teaching of History in the Primary Curriculum. 

Historical Picture Books

Granpa

The relationship between an ageing grandparent and his grandchild is the topic of this story. The illustrations distinguish between the present, the activities that Granpa did as a child and the imaginative dreams of the young girl.

Sandal!

An original picture book, with a mischievous little heroine provides an introduction to the concept of history. The continuity and contrasts between past, present and future are described in a simple and amusing manner.

The Baby in the Hat

A simple, singsong text and child-friendly illustrations tell an amusing tale of a baby saved and an adventurous hero born. When you've caught a baby in a hat, what else is there to do but to sail all over the world and return, with treasure in your trunk, to fall in love? Once again, the inimitable Allan Ahlberg offers a tale full of energy and fun. Paired with André Amstutz's charming illustrations, this is a story sure to be read over and over again. And it's all true.

Historical fiction

Storytelling provides the key to unlock the child's imagination and makes the past intelligible to her/him. Historical fiction serves children's need for wonder while at the same time helping children to understand human situations and the human condition and thus connect the past to the present. This book-list has been put together to create awareness of the range of children‘s fiction available to support the teaching of History in the Primary Curriculum. 

Below is a sample of historical fiction held by the Library. Hover over the title for a description of the book. The shelfmark (call number) is where you can find the book on the shelf in the Library. Always check the Library Catalogue to see if it's currently available on the shelf.