The Birthday Duck
by Michael Morpurgo (Author) Sam Usher (Illustrator)
The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation's favorite 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.
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Review quotes
The story is a delight, and Sam Usher's illustrations are typically beguiling - The Times
Praise for Gentle Giant by Michael Morpurgo:
Here's a story to compare with any classic from the past. - The Independent
Praise for Wombat Goes Walkabout by Michael Morpurgo:
An exceptional book. Wonderful to read aloud. - Naomi Lewis, The Daily Telegraph
Michael Morpurgo has written over one hundred books and won many awards. In 1976 he and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a critically acclaimed West End play. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is a tireless champion for children's books. His other books include Private Peaceful and Kensuke's Kingdom.
Tom Clohosy Cole is an Illustrator living and working in London. Over the last 8 years, he's worked on illustrated picture books, alongside commercial illustration work. He also works in animation as a background artist, storyboarder and sometimes director. His clients include Penguin, Puffin Classics, Macmillan, the Guardian, the New York Times, The Barbican, Wagamama and many more.
JUV025000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Farm Life & Ranch Life
JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
