A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and Our Planet

Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett (Illustrator)

$18.99

Publication Date: March 19th, 2024

Publisher:

Two Hoots

ISBN:

9781529063318

Pages:

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Description

Travel the globe in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators.

From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it.

Former Children's Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo's beautiful story is both moving and full of hope; the illustrations from twice CILIP Kate Greenaway-winning Emily Gravett are breathtaking. This gorgeous book is a classic in the making and the perfect gift for any animal and nature lover.

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain’s best-loved writers for children. He has written over 130 books including War Horse, which was adapted for a hugely successful stage production by the National Theatre and then, in 2011, for a film directed by Steven Spielberg. Michael was Children’s Laureate from 2003 to 2005. The charity Farms for City Children, which he founded thirty years ago with his wife Clare, has now enabled over 70,000 children to spend a week living and working down on the farm. His enormous success has continued with his most recent novels Flamingo Boy and The Snowman, inspired by the classic story by Raymond Briggs. He was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.

Emily Gravett is an award-winning children's author and illustrator who lives in Brighton, England. She is the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Wolves and Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears.

Praise for A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and Our Planet

Perfect for younger children, this touching and beautifully illustrated story book is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world, of kindness and hope. [...] This gorgeous book will leave you with a tear in your eye. - Isle of Man Today

A Song of Gladness is a tribute to the resilience of nature that, in many cases, flourished during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. Despite humans’ terrible ability to threaten it, nature forgives us in this uplifting book, which also reminds us to take pleasure in the small things, such as the song of the birds, and may provide a conversation starter about taking a more mindful approach in our daily lives. Gravett’s nature illustrations are as stunning as always, with some truly majestic creatures gracing the pages. - BookTrust

The writing is truly lyrical and inspires us to make a difference on the one planet we call home. - ReadingZone