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Cress Watercress

By Gregory Maguire
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Cress Watercress follows the story of a young rabbit named Cress as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adaptation after a personal loss. Living in a new woodland home with her mother and brother, Cress confronts the challenges and adventures of the forest, learning about friendship, courage, and the beauty of nature. This whimsical tale weaves together themes of resilience and growth within a charming animal community.
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Cress Watercress

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A lavishly illustrated woodland tale with a classic sensibility and modern flair—from the fertile imagination behind Wicked

Gregory Maguire turns his trademark wit and wisdom to an animal adventure about growing up, moving on, and finding community. When Papa doesn't return from a nocturnal honey-gathering expedition, Cress holds out hope, but her mother assumes the worst. It’s a dangerous world for rabbits, after all.

Mama moves what’s left of the Watercress family to the basement unit of the Broken Arms, a run-down apartment oak with a suspect owl landlord, a nosy mouse super, a rowdy family of squirrels, and a pair of songbirds who broadcast everyone’s business. Can a dead tree full of annoying neighbours, and no Papa, ever be home?

In the timeless spirit of E. B. White and The Wind and the Willows—yet thoroughly of its time—this read-aloud and read-alone gem for animal lovers of all ages features an unforgettable cast that leaps off the page in glowing illustrations by David Litchfield. This tender meditation on coming-of-age invites us to flourish wherever we find ourselves.

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Cress Watercress by Gregory Maguire receives high praise for its beautifully written coming-of-age story, where a young rabbit navigates life without her father. Reviewers highlight the luminous illustrations by David Litchfield, which enhance the enchanting woodland world. The narrative is noted for its rich vocabulary, wry puns, and themes of family and resilience, making it an ideal read-aloud for families. The book captures the essence of seeking joy and connection in an uncertain world, with many appreciating its depth and charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536211009

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Litchfield
  • Illustrated by David Litchfield

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gregory Maguire Young Adult

About the Author

Gregory Maguire is the author of the incredibly popular books in the Wicked Years series, including Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which inspired the musical. He is also the author of several books for children, including What-the-Dickens, a New York Times bestseller, and Egg & Spoon, a New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of the Year. Gregory Maguire lives outside Boston.

David Litchfield started to draw when he was very young, creating comics for his older brother and sister. Since then his work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and books and on T-shirts. His first picture book, The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. He is also the illustrator of Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and War Is Over by David Almond. David Litchfield lives in England.

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