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

by Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529063318
Publisher:	Pan Macmillan
Publication date:	03/19/2024
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	11.90(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo OBE, is an English author, poet, playwright and librettist, best known for his work in children’s literature. He was the third Children’s Laureate. He has written over 120 books, and has been published in over 25 languages. His children’s novel War Horse has been adapted for stage where it became a smash-hit success in the UK, before transferring to Broadway and Toronto. War Horse has also been adapted for screen, directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2012.

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.

Editorial Reviews

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. - Eastern Anglian Daily Times

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

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