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Q: "How many books are in the Picture series?"

"There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2014 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Picture series?"

"The first book in the Picture series is Robert The Bruce, published in 2014."

Q: "What is The Book of the Howlat and why is it significant?"

"The Book of the Howlat is a fifteenth-century Scottish poem by Richard Holland, one of the most important surviving works of medieval Scots literature. Robertson's 2016 version makes this medieval text accessible to contemporary readers in a beautifully illustrated edition aimed at both children and adults interested in Scottish literary heritage."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Robert The Bruce	2014	James Robertson	Buy
2	The Book of the Howlat	2016	James Robertson	Buy

James Robertson Picture collects two illustrated books: Robert The Bruce (2014) and The Book of the Howlat (2016). Robert The Bruce is a picture-book account of Scotland’s most famous king, written in accessible language for young readers. The Book of the Howlat is a more ambitious project: Robertson’s adaptation of a fifteenth-century Scots poem about an owl who seeks feathers from other birds to make himself more impressive.

Both books sit at the intersection of Robertson’s interests in Scottish history, the Scots language, and children’s publishing. The Book of the Howlat in particular represents an effort to revive a significant but little-known work of medieval Scottish literature for contemporary audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2014 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Robert The Bruce, published in 2014.

What is The Book of the Howlat and why is it significant?

The Book of the Howlat is a fifteenth-century Scottish poem by Richard Holland, one of the most important surviving works of medieval Scots literature. Robertson’s 2016 version makes this medieval text accessible to contemporary readers in a beautifully illustrated edition aimed at both children and adults interested in Scottish literary heritage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order