
The Wonderful World of David Walliams
David Walliams
Written by Dianne Hofmeyr
Illustrated by Jude Daly
Suitable for: 7-11 years (Key stage 2), 11-14 years (Key stage 3)
Sponsored by: GlaxoSmithKline
Available braille grades: Grade 2
In the ancient Persian town of Saveh, astronomers discover a star that fills the sky. Intrigued, they come across the legend of a remarkable baby, and so they set off with precious gifts to honour the child.
This story is based on a legend discovered by the 13th "century traveller, Marco Polo, as he went on his way through Persia, or Iran as we know it today. Jude Daly has captured the atmosphere of the Middle East beautifully in her illustrations.
The picture on the front cover sets the scene for our story. We have a close up of the tower of Saveh in Persia from which three astronomers are studying the stars in the night sky through their telescopes. Far below lies a cluster of dwellings set in a desert like background.
Three Men on a tower & Star & Palm Tree
Desert Scene
Nativity Scene
Fire & Merchants
David Walliams
Michael Bedard
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