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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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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
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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