Emily and the Golden Acorn

by Ian Beck

When the great old oak tree outside her window turns into a sailing ship during the night, Emily goes on a voyage of adventure with her brother Jack

Genres: Adventure, Picture Books, Fantasy

1 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Ian Archibald Beck (born 1947 in Brighton) is an English children's illustrator and author. In addition to his numerous children's books, he is also most famous for his cover illustration on Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album. He has sold more than a million copies of his books worldwide.

Reviews

[Cosette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weird

[Mathew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emily loves the old oak in her garden. Amongst a life of order it is a home for her creative nature. Then when a great storm comes she finds that the tree has changed into a ship. Where will it take her and her brother and what will she return with on her voyage? This is a nice enough story with plenty of create ideas for classroom use. Beck's illustrations are beautiful.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book years ago because it's about an Emily. Now it's a favorite of ours. A young girl and her little brother love playing in the oak tree. One night it transforms into a pirate ship and they sail to the ends of the earth. Lovely story about imagination, adventure and the beauty of a good tree.
July 2, 2012

[Jennifer Oaks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked how the story shows the adventure of a brother and sister with their favorite tree being turned into a ship. In the end, the tree does end up falling down, but the children take their treasure to grow a new tree.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars The Cover is deceptive - I wasn't sure what I was getting into. However, this is a book about a Oak Tree...and the imagination of the child....how easy is it for an oak tree become a pirate ship!

I liked the picture and the story and the ending was a sad but great ending!

[Rachel Coyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really this is the best type of fairy tale. Don't miss the chance to read it to your kids before they grow up too fast.