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The Lost Loiners – Anna Readman Lends an Unlikely Humanity to the Monstrous in Her Troll Illustration Zine October 31, 2023 Todd-Stanton’s visuals are the most gorgeous of treats once again. Individual panels can have entire narratives embedded in them, while his astute use of colour accentuates both the magical motifs and the more moody, atmospheric sequences. Character and monster design stand out, as does the majesty of Athens and the unknown mysteries of its surrounding environs, but’s the quieter, more human moments that prove the most effective: Leo in his bedroom obsessing over his drawings of the heroes he loves, his interactions with his parents, or his ingenious methods of humanely dealing with the supernatural creatures he encounters.Education Shed Ltd, Severn House, Severn Bridge, Riverside North, Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, DY12 1AB The whole of key stage two held their Christmas party today! The children had a wonderful time dancing, playing games and eating their party food.

Learning at Home books should be returned on a Thursday and new work will be given out on a Friday.I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly! NORD – Martin Simpson’s Norse Epic is a Stunningly Illustrated Tale of Mortality and Lineage October 31, 2023 The Lost Loiners – Anna Readman Lends an Unlikely Humanity to the Monstrous in Her Troll Illustration Zine Related Posts• Hicotea: A Nightlights Story – Nobrow Press Return to Lorena Alvarez’s Enchantingly Fantastical Childhood World This week, the Y4 children have been working each day with artist Ruth Mary Johnson. Together, they have explored the Hidden Stories of 1719. Taking inspiration from their visit to Holy Trinity Church in March where the children had the wonderful experience of handling artifacts from the past, they have used drama, creative writing and craft activities to create their own stories.

It seems that Leo’s actions invoke a reputation that he does not really deserve. All he has is a pin given to him by his parents that states the Brownstone motto. He is not the hero standing on the plinth, a source of pride and respect to the Athenian people! What did he do when he fell into the path of Cetus, the Sea Serpent? Thereafter, how has he overwhelmed other mythical creatures that sought to harm Athens? Can Athena smell a rat? What will she do to reveal the truth? Like Todd-Stanton’s earlier Brownstone family misadventures Leo and the Gorgon’s Curse fuses sequential art and children’s illustration into one satisfying hybrid whole. As protagonist Leo is fallible but likeable, prone to the mistakes and errors of judgement that prove the catalyst for later events. Themes of tolerance, understanding, heroism, friendship, and standing up to abuses of power follow from there. While ultimately Leo and the Gorgon’s Curse is a feelgood short it achieves its amiability without ever being frothy or superficial in delivery. There’s lots for the younger reader to take away and consider. It’s another Bookwagon day in our house. The kids were so excited to get their latest books in the post.Football with Arj is on a Wednesday lunchtime. Please bring football kits to school to change into. For the first half of the Spring term, the year 4 children will be reading the wonderful book Leo and the Gorgon's Curse. They will use this to base all of their written work on and will write their own narrative linked to the book.