The Birthday Duck

Michael Morpurgo, Sam Usher

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HarperCollins
03 February 2022

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 duckâ€¦

Sam is a city boy through and through â€“ and isnâ€™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 â€“ 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 â€“ a member of Farms for City Children â€“ 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.

By: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrated by: Sam Usher
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 300mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9780008422318
ISBN 10: 0008422311
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 03 February 2022
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Birthday Duck

‘The story is a delight, and Sam Usher’s illustrations are typically beguiling’ The Times Praise for Gentle Giant by Michael Morpurgo: ‘Here’s a story to compare with any classic from the past.’ The Independent Praise for Wombat Goes Walkabout by Michael Morpurgo: ‘An exceptional book. Wonderful to read aloud.’ Naomi Lewis, The Daily Telegraph