Simon & Barklee in England [Paperback]

David J. Scherer (Author), Kara Richardson (Illustrator)

Book Description

In this adventure, Simon and Barklee travel to England where Simon is to sing at the Royal Albert Hall. On arrival, they meet Sir Nigel Bridgeton-Smythe, a sheepdog retired from the Queen's Own Canines. Following Sir Nigel, they explore London, visit Stonehenge, learn about Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, then go north to discover the Roman legacy in England. Along the way, they play, learn, experience danger and discover life and times both ancient and modern.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Simon & Barklee In England is part of the adventurous Simon & Barklee series for children. The exciting tale is of a best-friends dog and bird duo exploring a new country, visiting Shakespeare's home town, and singing for the Queen among numerous other amazing activities. Simon & Barklee features not only playful color illustrations, but also a simple map of England and a glossary of British English words that differ from their American counterparts, making the engaging exploits of the animal companions as educational as it is entertaining! --Midwest Book Review

The kids get so engrossed in the story, they are learning and don't even realize it. --D. Brown, principal - Denver, CO

From the Publisher

Any traveler to England, not just children, will find this story enchanting. The characters are make-believe but they go real places and do real things. Kara Richardson's charming artwork supports the story with color and humor.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Explorer Media (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970466110
• ISBN-13: 978-0970466112
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,211,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As educational as it is entertaining, September 17, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simon & Barklee in England (Paperback)

Simon & Barklee In England is the latest book in the adventurous Simon & Barklee series for children. The exciting tale is of a best-friends dog and bird duo exploring a new country, visiting Shakespeare's home town, and singing for the Queen among numerous other amazing activities. Simon & Barklee features not only playful color illustrations, but also a simple map of England and a glossary of British English words that differ from their American counterparts, making the engaging exploits of the animal companions as educational as it is entertaining! Also highly recommended is the Simon & Barklee In England Fun Book (0970466153, $4.00), a consumable companion workbook for young folks, who can undertake 22 different exercises of three different challenge levels, from coloring the Union Jack flag to measuring in metrics and learning what happens when one crosses the International Date Line.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book for Young Travelers, January 22, 2009

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Jennie Lyn "jennielyn" (Silicon Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simon & Barklee in England (Paperback)

Two years ago I bought this to entertain and educate my seven-year-old son before a trip to England. He liked it well enough, but seemed to forget all about it. Then, a few months ago (now nine), he picked it up again, read it himself end to end, reminisced about his experiences in England, asked if there were other books in the series, etc. (Unfortunately, no sign of Italy or Greece yet!)

So, between the pre-trip tell-'em-what-they're-gonna-see and the post-trip reminder of what they've seen, we've gotten full value ++ out of it and so will other parents of school-age travelers!!