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

by **Michael Morpurgo** (Author), **Emily Gravett** (Illustrator)

**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.

### Author Biography

**Michael Morpurgo** is one of the most successful children's authors in Britain, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Former Children's Laureate, he has written more than forty books for children, including the global hit _War Horse_, which was made into a Hollywood film by Steven Spielberg in 2011 and the much loved _Private Peaceful_. He has won many prizes including 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. He received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.

**Emily Gravett** has a rare talent indeed for creating exceptional books for children. The winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals, her skill and wit are second to none. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the ground-breaking _Wolves_, which has been followed by such modern classics as _Meerkat Mail, Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears, Monkey and Me and Again!_ and the fabulous Bear and Hare series for younger readers, as well as the beautiful _Tidy, Old Hat_ and _Cyril and Pat._ Each book is unique and different from the last - and each features endearing, beautifully drawn characters that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. Emily lives in Brighton with her family.

**Number of Pages:** 36

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.9 x 9.3 IN

**Publication Date:** March 19, 2024

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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