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The Birthday Duck

By Michael Morpurgo
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The Birthday Duck by Michael Morpurgo is a delightful children's story about a young boy who discovers an unusual companion in a duck. As he navigates the challenges of childhood, his new friend helps him find joy and adventure, culminating in a heartwarming tale about friendship and the simple wonders of everyday life.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story by Michael Morpurgo if you are fond of heartwarming tales involving animals and the gentle exploration of friendship and kindness. This story brims with adventure and showcases the bond between a young child and a special duck, perfect for young readers who love animals and stories that touch the heart.

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The Birthday Duck

The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s favourite storyteller, gorgeously re-illustrated by Sam Usher.

A heart-warming picture book from world-renowned author Michael Morpurgo

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008422318

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sam Usher
  • Illustrated by Sam Usher

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Morpurgo

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare. Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour.

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