One Hundred Steps by Captain Sir Tom Moore - True Story Picture Book - Ages 3-7 - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241486764
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: 3-7 years

Overview:
One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore is a beautifully illustrated hardback picture book bringing a modern-day hero's journey to life for young readers. Celebrating the life of Captain Tom Moore, it traces his path from a Yorkshire childhood to national icon, following his famous fundraising walk for the NHS. Gentle, uplifting and rooted in truth, it's a wonderful introduction to courage, community spirit and the difference one determined person can make, ideal for sharing at bedtime or in the classroom.

About the Book:
This fully illustrated picture book tells the remarkable true story of Captain Sir Tom Moore, published in support of the Captain Tom Foundation. Beginning with his childhood in Yorkshire in 1920, it follows Tom through his years of service in India and Burma during the Second World War, his family life, and finally his extraordinary decision, at ninety-nine, to walk one hundred laps of his garden for NHS Charities Together. What started as a modest goal of £1,000 grew into a fundraising phenomenon that captured hearts worldwide and earned Tom a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. Illustrated throughout by Adam Larkum in warm, engaging artwork, the book distils Tom's eventful life into a story children aged three to seven can follow, while capturing the emotional weight of his achievement. It doesn't shy away from the pandemic context, but frames everything through hope, resilience and togetherness, introducing young children to recent history and real-world heroism. Parents and teachers will find it a natural springboard for conversations about kindness, perseverance and giving back, with lasting value as a bedtime story and classroom resource.

Key Benefits:

• Tells the true, inspirational story of Captain Sir Tom Moore for children aged 3-7.
• Fully illustrated by Adam Larkum with warm, engaging artwork throughout.
• Published in support of the Captain Tom Foundation.
• Introduces young readers to themes of perseverance, kindness and community spirit.
• A lovely springboard for discussions about recent history and real-life heroes.
• Sturdy hardback format, ideal for gifting and repeated reading.

About the Author:
Captain Sir Tom Moore (1920-2021) was a British Army veteran who served in India and Burma during the Second World War. He became a national hero in 2020 when, at the age of ninety-nine, he walked one hundred laps of his garden to raise funds for NHS Charities Together, ultimately raising over £32 million and earning a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. The book is illustrated by Adam Larkum, whose warm, accessible artwork brings Tom's story to life for young readers.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A heartwarming, true story told with care and colour, this hardback picture book is a lovely way to introduce young children to a real modern-day hero and the power of never giving up.

Please Note: Please note the book will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown.