An Edwardian Summer

by John S. Goodall

Illustrations without text depict everyday life in an English village during the Edwardian era.

Genres: Picture Books, Summer, Art, Childrens, Historical Fiction

72 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

John S. Goodall (7 June 1908 – 2 June 1996) was a British author, watercolour painter and illustrator, best known for his wordless picture books such as The Adventures of Paddy Pork, although his output included more conventional pictures, and illustrations for a wide range of publications (including the Radio Times) and books by the "fictitious village schoolmistress Miss Read". Goodall became one of England's most beloved artists due to the subject matter of his works, the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Reviews

[Gina House · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love about a full-color illustrated book by John S. Goodall? I love how every page follows a little girl and her brother through everyday life in an Edwardian Summer. Even the smallest of events is pictured beautifully. I devoured every page!

You'll see a typical, small village street, market day, inside shops, peeks into barns, gardens and schools, the tiniest glimpse into a bar during the daytime, flower show, bring and buy, local carnival, a cricket game, evening dinner, the schoolroom with Nanny, wedding, and a surprise glimpse of an airplane.

I can't get enough of Goodall's charming, cozy, and lovely artwork. I would love to add more of these books to my collection! More than highly recommended!

[Shiloah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore the Edwardian Era and this book sweeps you right into that time.

[Vivi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the beautiful drawings so much. Such warmth and life to be found in these illustrations. You truly feel like you are transported into a different time.

[Nitoy Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man! What have I just read?! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?

I have to breathe and take all these amazing water colored painting that are absolutely stunning from start to finish. This book is a time travel machine takes you over the Edwardian era. Follow the two siblings as they go to places and events in their town and show how life was back on those times. It might be a mundane thing for them but to us readers it's superb look at how those kids spend their days. It's an understatement to say this is a masterpiece.

P.S. I'll be hunting a physical copy of this book for sure.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have become completely obsessed with these weird little books. The pictures are awesome. There're is no text. My favorite of all are the ones where it is one place through time, but seeing home the rich lived pre WWI is fun too lol.

[Iru Sai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trust John S. Goodall to weave a good story (as good as your imagination can get) with very good illustrations. Reminds me of one of those captivating silent films.

[Donna Cope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty little book.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pictures and dreams

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!