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A gentle story of winter magic from national treasure
Michael Foreman. On a chilly evening in a London park, a plucky
little robin strikes up a conversation with a snowman. Together
they embark on a night-time adventure exploring the streets of
London. From the snowy guards at Buckingham Palace, to the dazzling
Christmas lights in Piccadilly Circus, to the majestic London Eye
slowly revolving over the Thames, the snowman sees how wonderful
the world is - even if he only has a short time to experience it.
Michael Foreman OBE has established himself as one of the most
beloved picture book creators in the UK over his 60-year career. A
stunning hardcover jacketed edition featuring shiny red type on the
cover, a gift that lasts a lifetime. The gorgeously painted
cityscapes throughout the book capture the magic of London at
night. A tale of wintertime wonder and wisdom, perfect for fans of
Charles Mackesy, Raymond Briggs, and Chris Van Allsburg!
An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman
celebrating the world’s most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and
its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. Iris knows everything
there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous
train’s driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a
trip to see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away,
Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver’s
cab, just like her dad. Then again, who’s to stop her…
Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York,
Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a
journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to
the women who kept the railways running during the Second World
War. With family at its heart, the story is warmly written and
joyously illustrated by national treasures Michael Morpurgo and
Michael Foreman.
A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the
Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship
and one very adventurous cat! ‘A master storyteller at his
best’ Sunday Times It’s 1943. Lily lives in a seaside village
and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the
villagers are all told to move out of their homes. Soon, the whole
area is out of bounds, as the allied forces prepare to invade
France. But Tips, Lily’s cat, has other ideas – and returns to
the forbidden area. Lily decides to enter the danger zone to look
for Tips herself . . .
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Poppy Field
Michael Morpurgo; Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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R232
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A new illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history.
Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the Royal
British Legion to tell an original story that explains the meaning
behind the poppy. In Flanders' fields, young Martens knows his
family's story, for it is as precious as the faded poem hanging in
their home. From a poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an
unexpected meeting of strangers, to a father's tragic death many
decades after treaties were signed, war has shaped Martens's family
in profound ways - it is their history as much as any nation's.
They remember. They grieve. They honour the past. This book also
includes a full-colour, illustrated afterword that explains the
history that inspired the story. 50p per paperback from the sale of
POPPY FIELD in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading
Limited which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion
(Charity no. 219279)
"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people..." From the
Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic
celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully
illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman.
Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee. There
once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a
young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign
of seventy years, making her the longest serving female monarch in
history, saw her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation,
and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This
remarkable queen remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a
corgi or two! Beginning with the late queen as a little girl,
planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows
her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign
vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe. An
exquisite gift book and commemoration of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee,
it marks a unique moment in our shared history and will be a
treasured keepsake for generations to come.
A love letter to nurses and midwives everywhere. With uplifting
stories and anecdotes from both current and retired nurses,
midwives and nursing support workers, this beautiful book aims to
inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps. 50p from
the sale of each book goes to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Foundation A heartfelt collection directly from people who care for
patients and improve the UK's health and wellbeing The perfect book
to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS With a foreword from
Jo Whiley Beautiful colour artwork from national treasure, Michael
Foreman About the charity: The RCN Foundation supports every
current and former nurse, midwife and nursing support worker, as
well as students and nursing associates.
Home Alone meets Jurassic Park in this endearing story about a
brave little mammal. Internationally renowned children’s book
illustrator Michael Foreman lends his compelling storytelling style
to the tale of the world’s first mammal: Little Mo. Little Mo
lives with his father and mother in a cave during prehistoric
times. Everything is new to him — snow, ice, and most frightening
of all, dinosaurs! When a pack of triceratops decide to make Little
Mo’s cave their home, Mo has to muster all his courage to scare
them away. With an endearing central character whose gumption saves
the day and stunning original watercolour illustrations throughout,
Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster is the perfect prehistoric
adventure for young readers.
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Farm Boy (Paperback)
Michael Morpurgo; Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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R261
Discovery Miles 2 610
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"There was an old green Fordson tractor in the back of Grandpa’s
barn, always covered in cornsacks. When I was very little, I used
to go in there, pull off the cornsacks, climb up and drive it all
over the farm" Farm Boy is the extraordinary sequel to the beloved
modern classic, War Horse. Fifty years ago, Grandpa’s horse Joey
was sent away from the family farm to be a warhorse in World War I,
and Grandpa joined the cavalry to find Joey and fight with him. Now
Grandpa is telling his grandson all about Joey and revealing a
secret which he has kept to himself all these years . . . Michael
Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread
recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has
regularly collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and
others while several of his own books are also considered modern
classics.
A special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman's
classic story. War Game is a modern classic about a group of lads
who sign up to fight in World War I and find themselves fighting on
the front line. Then, on Christmas Day in 1914, something
remarkable happens as the German and British armies stop fighting
and meet in no-man’s-land to play football. But the war isn’t
over, the two sides resume fighting, and the group of lads are
ordered to charge across no-man’s-land . . . Michael Foreman’s
numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition
as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has regularly
collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others while
several of his own books are also considered modern classics.
Named Children's Book of the Week by The Times! Inspired by a true
family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of
perseverance, love and hope in wartime. Beginning in 1939, young
Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie,
in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to
life in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews
they're not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the
Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he'll be
safer there. Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced
labour camp in Russia. As the cousins exchange sporadic letters,
they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations
about the world changing all around them. Then Bernie seizes the
opportunity to join the "Anders Army" and fight the Axis powers,
and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iraq and eventually
Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle
of Monte Cassino. Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call
home? With breathtaking illustrations by beloved illustrator
Michael Foreman, this is an unforgettable story of courage and
love, perfect for the whole family to share. Michael Rosen is one
of the best-known figures in the children's book world, known for
his work as poet and author of classic books such as WE'RE GOING ON
A BEAR HUNT. This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by
Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a
wonderful introduction to the history of the great wars of the 20th
century and the importance of Remembrance.
A stunning new story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for
children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s
favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR
HORSE.
“We were the truth of our own story.
Me, and the two tiny people on my shoulder, in the middle of the sea…”
War has forced Omar and his mother to leave their home in Afghanistan
and venture across the sea to Europe. When their boat sinks, and Omar
finds himself alone, with no hope of rescue, it seems as if his story
has come to an end.
But it is only just beginning.
Because in the end, a little hope makes a big difference…
A thrilling adventure inspired by the classic story of Gulliver’s
Travels, this is also a gripping modern narrative of rescue and refuge,
from a writer at the height of his powers. A book about breaking down
walls, at a time when many are trying to build them. And a timeless
reminder of humanity’s infinite capacity for good… even when those
humans are very small indeed.
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Poppy Field (Hardcover)
Michael Morpurgo; Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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R428
R327
Discovery Miles 3 270
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A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history.
Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the Royal
British Legion to tell an original story that explains the meaning
behind the poppy. In Flanders' fields, young Martens knows his
family's story, for it is as precious as the faded poem hanging in
their home. From a poor girl comforting a grieving soldier, to an
unexpected meeting of strangers, to a father's tragic death many
decades after treaties were signed, war has shaped Martens's family
in profound ways - it is their history as much as any nation's.
They remember. They grieve. They honour the past. This book also
includes a full-colour, illustrated afterword that explains the
history that inspired the story. 1 per hardback from the sale of
POPPY FIELD in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading
Limited which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion
(Charity no. 219279)
Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80 year old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea’s champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 and on through his subsequent life. Billy joins Chelsea as a football apprentice, rises through the reserves to become a real champion. His passion for football sees him through the war years – even as a prisoner of war he organises a friendly against the Italians – but, having been injured by a mine he cannot play for Chelsea on his return to England. Billy turns to vagrancy and alcohol and for years he wanders up and down the country. he re-settles in London in a derelict house and is befriended by a family who move him to a shed in their garden. He, in turn, helps their son with his football who in his turn becomes a Chelsea player. Billy becomes a Chelsea Pensioner and his 80th birthday is celebrated when Chelsea play at home. A novel for both children and adults which deals with some difficult issues. Michael Morpurgo’s storytelling is superb.
A heart-warming, colour-illustrated novel about Kaspar the Savoy
cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing
Story of Adolphus Tips Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel
in a basket - Johnny Trott knows, because he was the one who
carried him in. Johnny was a bell-boy, you see, and he carried all
of Countess Kandinsky's things to her room. But Johnny didn't
expect to end up with Kaspar on his hands forever, and nor did he
count on making friends with Lizziebeth, a spirited American
heiress. Pretty soon, events are set in motion that will take
Johnny - and Kaspar - all around the world, surviving theft,
shipwreck and rooftop rescues along the way. Because everything
changes with a cat like Kaspar around. After all, he's Prince
Kaspar Kandinsky, Prince of Cats, a Muscovite, a Londoner and a New
Yorker, and as far as anyone knows, the only cat to survive the
sinking of the Titanic...
A special new edition of Michael Foreman's award-winning memoirs
about his wartime childhood. 'I woke up when the bomb came through
the roof. It came through at an angle, overflew my bed by inches,
bounced up over my mother's bed, hit the mirror, dropped into the
grate and exploded up the chimney.' War Boy is a modern classic
about a young boy growing up during World War II. Life during
wartime is vividly brought to life in this personal story filled
with childhood memories – from hiding in air-raid shelters to
playing in bombed-out ruins. Michael Foreman’s numerous books for
children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the
world’s leading illustrators. He has regularly collaborated with
Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others while several of his own
books are also considered modern classics.
Kensuke's Kingdom is a true children's classic by former Children's
Laureate Michael Morpurgo, the creator of War Horse. I heard the
wind above me in the sails. I remember thinking, this is silly, you
haven't got your safety harness on, you haven't got your lifejacket
on. You shouldn't be doing this ... I was in the cold of the sea
before I could even open my mouth to scream. Washed up on an island
in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no
food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a
plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He
is not alone ... From the author of War Horse, Private Peaceful, An
Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, and I Believe in Unicorns
comes a stunning children's story - loved by kids, teachers and
parents alike. One of the best books for children aged 10 and up.
Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books and won
the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award,
the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the
Carnegie Medal four times. Reviewed as 'A dazzling adventure' by
The Times.
An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from War Horse
author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Marooned
on a sandbank, a boy faces certain death. With the sea closing in
and the current about to drag him to a watery grave, his final wish
is to see heaven. Waking in a strange bed, the boy meets an old man
sitting by the fire with his dog. It is Arthur, the great warrior
king of legend, and from his lips the boy hears of Camelot,
chivalry, magic, evil and betrayal. Arthur, High King of Britain is
a gripping historical adventure from the master storyteller of An
Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Shadow, and An Elephant in
the Garden. Michael Morpurgo has written more than forty books and
won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold
Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the
Carnegie Medal four times.
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Cornish Tales (Hardcover)
Eric Quayle; Illustrated by Michael Foreman
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A Child's Garden of Verses (Paperback)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Artworks by Michael Foreman; Foreword by Alexander McCall Smith
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R285
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First published in 1885, A Child’s Garden of Verses has delighted
generations of children and adults. The complete collection of
these favourite and familiar poems is here, from Bed in Summer, The
Swing and The Land of Counterpane to The Lamplighter, My Shadow and
Escape at Bedtime. They capture the imaginative, transformative
aspects of childhood with a unique freshness and innocence. As
Alexander McCall Smith says in his inspirational foreword,
“Childhood is very brief. While the garden is still there, it
should perhaps be visited.” This beautiful edition, with delicate
and atmospheric watercolours by Kate Greenaway Medallist, Michael
Foreman, will enchant a whole new generation of readers.
A Viking warrior who lived hundreds of years ago sets sail with his men on th Golden Dragon to find the land where the sun goes at night.
An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman
celebrating the world's most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its
greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. Iris knows everything there
is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous train's
driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a trip to
see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris
wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver's cab,
just like her dad. Then again, who's to stop her... Published in
association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman
and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the
golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept
the railways running during the Second World War. With family at
its heart, the story is warmly written and joyously illustrated by
national treasures Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman.
A must-have treasury of seasonal cheer for children and adults
alike, illustrated by one of the best-loved artists working today,
it contains all the classic Christmas songs, poems, and stories
that you need for a wonderful holiday season. Michael Foreman has
chosen a magical mixture of stories and verses evoking the festive
season for his beautifully presented festive family book. Includes:
'The Twelve Days of Christmas', 'Good King Wenceslas', 'The Snow
Man' (Hans Christian Andersen), 'On the Prairie' (excerpt from
Laura Ingalls Wilder), 'The Gift of the Magi', 'Stopping By Woods
on a Snowy Evening', 'Christmas Underground' (excerpt from The Wind
in the Willows), 'The Night Before Christmas' and many more... From
the author of War Boy, War Game, After the War Was Over, and Farm
Boy and the illustrator of Platinum Jubilee picture book There Once
Is a Queen.
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