Live Like a Tudor - by Claire Saunders (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Live Like a Tudor is a fascinating journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Elizabethan England.

This book reveals what it was like to live in the turbulent Tudor times, when England's kings and queens held absolute power over their subjects, and stepping out of line meant a whipping or worse. From Henry VII to Elizabeth I, the Tudor monarchs were colorful, powerful people who presided over an era of naval expansion, exploration and trade.

Children will learn about ordinary people's day-to-day lives, from what they wore and ate to how they spent their free time and what kind of jobs they did. They will get to know a young, fictional Elizabethan girl, as she tells them about her life, from helping her mother with the laundry to visiting the Globe theater and having a visit from a doctor.

Dotted throughout the book are craft activities and recipes such as making traditional Tudor almond candy dough (called marzipan), learning how to play Tudor games and how to dance like a Tudor.

Review Quotes

"We love this series so we were excited to read the latest one. This beautifully illustrated book helps readers to journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Tudor England...This is such an interesting book and makes a great topic resource book for school."--@family_book_club

"The latest in a super youth history series...are great for home shelves to supplement learning as well as in school to inspire creative approaches for getting closer to the past."--@kidsbookstolife

"This book series provides informative, fascinating facts, insights, and activities, using a mixture of immersing text and stunning illustrations to engage readers."--@katys_book_shelf

"We're already big fans of this fantastic non-fiction series, and Live Like a Tudor is a brilliant new addition...packed full of fascinating facts, fun activities, and engaging illustrations."--@faeriesandfantasy

About the Author

Claire Saunders has been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specializing in children's non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including The Power Book, The Birthday Almanac, A World of Gratitude and various activity books, including The Great British Staycation Activity Book, Super Soccer Activity Book and the Only in America Activity Book. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has previously worked for Ivy Press and Rough Guides and still loves traveling the world, learning about the history of other cultures.

Mia Underwood is a designer and illustrator that loves a creative challenge. she works with traditional and digital illustration as well as creating 3D characters. Being half Danish she particularly enjoys creating scenes with characters that conjure up the dreamlike and mysterious imaginary woodlands within Scandinavia.