Birthday Duck

Häftad, Engelska, 20223-6 år

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Beskrivning

The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher.From Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a classic story of one small boy, and one very lucky duck…Sam is a city boy through and through – and isn’t looking forward to his school trip to Nethercott Farm at all.But busy days of farm work, animals and learning all about nature weave their magic – and when Sam finds a duck about to be dinner, he is determined to save him. But how?This warm and magical story is gloriously brought to life by the incredible illustrative talent of Sam Usher, and is set on the real-life Nethercott Farm – a member of Farms for City Children – the charity that offers urban children from all over the country the chance to live and work together on a real farm and experience the magic of the English countryside.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-02-03
Mått:220 x 300 x 3 mm
Vikt:280 g
Ålder:3-6
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:3-6
Antal sidor:48
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers
Illustratör:Sam Usher
ISBN:9780008422318
Miljömärkning:Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.)

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Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Recensioner i media

‘The story is a delight, and Sam Usher’s illustrations are typically beguiling’ The TimesPraise for Gentle Giant by Michael Morpurgo:‘Here’s a story to compare with any classic from the past.’ The IndependentPraise for Wombat Goes Walkabout by Michael Morpurgo:‘An exceptional book. Wonderful to read aloud.’Naomi Lewis, The Daily Telegraph