A colourful picture story book about a family who travel from Anglesey to visit the Llangollen International Eisteddfod before going to stay with relatives in Wrexham, prepared to meet the requirements of the Geography National Curriculum for 5-7 year-old pupils. A Welsh version is available.

Llyfr lliwgar stori-a-llun yn adrodd hanes teulu o sir Fôn yn ymweld ag Eisteddfod Ryngwladol Llangollen cyn teithio ymlaen i aros gyda pherthnasau yn Wrecsam, a baratowyd i gyfarfod gofynion y Cwricwlwm Cenedlaethol ym maes Daearyddiaeth; i ddarllenwyr 5-7 oed. Mae fersiwn Cymraeg ar gael.

Gareth and Bethan go with their parents to the International Music Eisteddfod in Llangollen. There they meet their uncle, who is the Punch and Judy puppeteer, and experience all the colour of the day.

The illustrations by Jenny Williams, which include helpful maps, are lively and detailed. From the long lines of cars trying to reach the eisteddfod field to the costumes of the performers from all over the world, children will have a grand time and find much to discuss: the man in the wheelchair, the Indian and Ukranian dancers in the pavilion, the slow-moving canal boats. They will also learn how to build a pair of stilts!

This is the seventh of eight Compass Series titles based on requirements for the Geography National Curriculum Key Stage 1. It is also a well-told, enjoyable story for parents to share with their children, or for children to read on their own.

Gertrude Clancy

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