By David McKee (author)
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In this masterpiece for all ages, best-selling illustrator David McKee has created a miniature morality tale. The General leads his army into one country after another, subjugating the population and bringing them under his command; they are the Conquerors. Finally, there is just one tiny country left to invade and the General leads his men forth.
But here there is no conquest. Instead the soldiers join the people and soon two countries are co-existing rather than fighting. Beautifully understated this nonetheless packs a punch.
There once was a large country that was ruled by a General. The General would take his army and attack all the countries around him until they were conquered. Eventually, there was only one small country left to conquer.
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However, this one did not resist but welcomed the soldiers - leading to a quite unexpected result!
This succinct and warm-hearted parable could not be bettered. - Sunday Times David McKee is a genius... an outstanding allegory. - The Times
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rolo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art Colege, where he had a traditional training. On leaving co lege he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest , and The Times Educational Supplement . His drawings were influenced especia ly by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Elmer Creator, David McKee Dies Aged 87
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There once was a large country that was ruled by a General. The General would take his army and attack all the countries around him until they were conquered.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Conquerors and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Conquerors features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Conquerors was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press Ltd
The Conquerors has 32 pages
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