An achingly beautiful, timeless picture book by bestselling author Jonathan Freedland and illustrated by Emily Sutton, inspired by a story from Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, author of The Passenger
It's King Winter's birthday, and he wants his party to be really special. He asks all of his brothers and sisters to be there: Queen Spring, King Summer and Queen Autumn.
But the wind and the trees whisper a warning, and as the four play magical games, something strange begins to happen outside.
Inspired by a story from Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, written while he was interned on the Isle of Man during the Second World War, this timeless fairy tale is a celebration of nature's rhythms, and of a chaotic world restored to balance.
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King Winter's Birthday 9781782694670 Hardback
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King Winter's Birthday
I read about this book on The Guardian and having read Bosch's The Passenger, just had to get it since the book is based on one his stories. It is a beautiful moving story and the illustrations are stunning. Of course, this little book is even more poignant given the history which is briefly r…
I read about this book on The Guardian and having read Bosch's The Passenger, just had to get it since the book is based on one his stories. It is a beautiful moving story and the illustrations are stunning. Of course, this little book is even more poignant given the history which is briefly related at the end of the book. I gave copies to my granddaughters, the children of several of my staff. The book was not available at my local independent bookseller, so I am delighted I could acquire it via the Guardian Bookshop.
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A story of the seasons and family love, beautifully illustrated
This picture book gives readers an opportunity to talk about the seasons their characteristics and role in our lives. The author was a refugee, so there is also opportunity to discuss that subject also, depending on the age of the child children. A really charming book.
- Authors:
- Freedland, Jonathan
- Year Published:
- 2024
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781782694670
- Number of Pages:
- 40
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Publication Date:
- 14/11/2024
- Publisher:
- Pushkin Children's Books
- Language:
- English
- Imprint:
- Pushkin Children's Books
- SKU:
- 9781782694670