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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.
"Discover what life was really like living in Tudor times and ancient Egypt. From every day jobs to food and clothing. Gods and temples to health and medicine. There’s also things to make too. Spreads are filled with illustrations and text scattered into easily digestible chunks"—@raising_bookworms
"Such a fascinating book all about the Tudors, learn how they lived, what they ate and how they dressed! There’s loads of cooking ideas and craft ideas inside too!"—@chroniclesof3adventurers
"I remember being fascinated by the Tudors when I was growing up and I wish I had had a book like this to show me what life was really like in Elizabethan England at that time. It details everything from clothing to daily life to what it was like to be ruled over and punished during that time period. Highly recommend!"—@picturebookrecommendations
"As well as easy-to-digest information, there are diagrams, illustrations and stories, along with ideas to bring history to life through crafts, games and recipes. I was pleased to see some introductory information acknowledging there were over 200 recorded Black Tudors and information about the slave trade and colonisation and its links to 'The Age of Exploration,' which could be expanded on in the classroom.” —@mrsbrownsbookbox
“This book is a welcomed addition to the history selection of our home library… With fantastic illustrations from [Mia Underwood] - this is a must have for anyone budding to learn more about this period in time.”—@posies_book_club
This book is full of general knowledge as well as Tudor recipes, craft ideas and discussion questions to help you think about whether you could have lived like a Tudor!”—@homeplayexplore
"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
"Kids can even try out Tudor crafts, games, and recipes—turning learning into a real adventure...It covers work, family, fashion, health, entertainment, and even difficult topics like trade and punishment—making it an honest, well-rounded picture of the era." —@booksb4bedtime
"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
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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.
Who were the Tudors 4
Timeline of the Tudors 6
Tudor society 8
Everyday Jobs 10
The Tudors at sea 12
A Tudor village 14
Inside a Tudor house 16
24 hours as a Tudor 18
Childhood and family life 20
Embroider like a Tudor 22
Tudor fashion 24
Make a miniature brooch 26
Religion and beliefs 28
Health and medicine 30
Make a pomade 32
[Story] Visit from doctor 34
Crime and punishment 36
Fun and games 38
[Story] May Day celebrations 40
Make a Tudor game 42
A Tudor playhouse 44
[Story] A trip to the Globe theater 46
Food and drink 48
Tudor recipes 5
Could you have lived like a Tudor? 52
Glossary 54
Acknowledgements 56