Grandpa Christmas

Every Christmas Mia and her family read a letter which her Grandpa wrote to her. His letter is a warm, impassioned and heartfelt wish for a better world for Mia to live in. He remembers fondly the times they spent in his garden finding frogs and worms and planting seeds. But Grandpa worries that all the things they love so much are in danger . . .?His letter is a hopeful plea to Mia (and to all of us) to continue to care for and protect our precious world.

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Summary

This bestselling Christmas picture book by renowned children's author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field, is now available in paperback for the first time.

Foreword

From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, a gloriously feel-good Christmas tale with a hopeful message for anyone who cares about the future of our planet!

Product details

• Authors: Jim Field, Michael Morpurgo, Morpurgo Michael
• Assisted by: Jim Field (Illustration), Field Jim (Illustration)
• Publisher: Farshore
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 2
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 29.10.2020
• EAN: 9781405294973
• ISBN: 978-1-4052-9497-3
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 230 mm x 4 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Seasons, Practical interests (Children's / Teenage), Picture storybooks, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s picture books, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment, Natural history (Children's/Teenage)