The Mayflower by Libby Romero (DK)

Marking 400 years since the Pilgrims set sail for the New World, this richly illustrated non-fiction title tells the true story behind the voyage that shaped early American history, and the origins of Thanksgiving.

Young readers climb aboard alongside a memorable cast: hardened sailors, hopeful Pilgrims, servants, children and even the animals that travelled too. The book explores who the Pilgrims were and what drove them to risk everything on a perilous Atlantic crossing, capturing the fear of towering storms at sea and the day to day reality of shipboard life for all 102 people crammed on board.

Detailed artwork throughout includes a full cross section of the Mayflower itself, alongside maps charting the route from England to the shores of the Americas. Told with a warm, narrative style rather than dry fact after fact, it turns a well known moment in history into a story that pulls young readers in from the first page.

An ideal choice for children with a curiosity about ships, exploration or early American history, and a fitting keepsake for the anniversary of one of history's most famous journeys.

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