Medieval Resources For Kids Books About Daily Life

Farre, Marie. Long Ago in a Castle. Ossining, NY: Young Discovery Library, 1988.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J940.1 FARRE]
Why? "Did children have to go to school?" and other cool questions.

This tiny book is packed full of useful information, presented in a
question and answer style. Illustrated in period style. Includes index.

Langley, Andrew. Medieval Life. New York: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2000.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J940.1 LANGLE]
Why? What did women and children do every day? Why look at life in general? Because it's fun!

An illustrated look at life in Medieval Europe, covering everyday
life, society and culture during the Middle Ages. Includes wonderful color
photographs of artifacts and paintings. Includes index.

Sancha, Sheila. Walter Dragun's Town: Crafts and Trade in the Middle Ages.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1989.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J940.1 SANCH]
Why? So what did ordinary people do in the Middle Ages anyway?

This is the story of a week's activities in a trading town during the
Middle Ages, illustrated in black and white line drawings. Includes
glossary.

Aliki. A Medieval Feast. Harper & Row, 1983.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J394.1 ALIKI]
Why? How do you plan dinner for a king? Nice pictures, lots of fun.

Written for children, this book tells of a lord and lady getting ready a
feast for the king. School Library Journal declares it "a veritabl
e feast of a book."

Black, Maggie. The Medieval Cookbook. Thames & Hudson, 1992.
[Wake County Reference Section R 641.5942 BLACK]
Why? Hungry? Cook your own Medieval recipes.

This cookbook includes good basic information about the foods of the
Middle Ages, and shows both modern and original recipes. Illustrated in
period style.

Cosman, Madeliene Pelner. Fabulous Feasts: Medieval Cookery and Ceremony.
George Brazlier, 1976.
[Wake County Reference Section R 394.1 COS]
Why? Did people really put birds in pies and have plates made of
bread? Here's some good information on feasting and ceremony.

Including good general information on food and the pomp and circumstance
that went with it, this work can be a useful source. Watch the recipes
though, which often contain out of period ingredients and no
original recipes. Illustrated in period style.


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