A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between: History as You've Never Seen It Before

A colorful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.

The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this time to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and objects who made history.

Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space. And not forgetting the animals of history - from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War.

Readers can also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and delve into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton's cat and the wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa.

With over 90 entries told in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield and brought to life by Jess Bradley's brilliantly funny illustrations, this book will have children learning and laughing as they go.

Author: Mike Barfield, Jess Bradley
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Published: 08/01/2022
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781780557137
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 94
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2022

About the Author

Mike Barfield is a writer, poet, performer, songwriter, ukulele player and cartoonist. He has written extensively for TV and radio with credits as diverse as The Dennis the MenaceandGnasher Show and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? His cartoon drawings have been displayed in The Cartoon Museum, V&A Museum, Museum of London and beyond.

When Mike isn't busy writing and drawing, he performs shows and humor-filled workshops at schools, libraries and festivals across the country.

His website can be found at www.mikebarfield.co.uk.

Jess Bradley is an illustrator and comic artist from Torquay. As well as writing and drawing for The Phoenix, she also writes for The Beano and illustrates a variety of children's books. She has created puzzle and activity and comic books for various publishers, including contributing to Usborne's bestselling Write and Draw Your Own Comics. Her work for Buster Books includes the Bright Sparks series, I Heart Cute Colouring and the laugh-out-loud A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You.