The Birthday Book

The Birthday Book

by Michael Morpurgo (Editor), Michael Morpurgo (Editor), Michael Morpurgo (Editor), Quentin Blake (Editor)

Synopsis

In this special birthday book, we have collected new and previously published pieces by today's most acclaimed children's writers, and extracts from well-loved children's literature, all accompanied by stunning artwork from leading illustrators. This collection includes stories, poems, fiction and non-fiction extracts - all specially chosen around the theme of birthdays and all with introductions by authors and celebrities. Royalties will go to the Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts, which works closely with local and national arts providers (like theatres, orchestras, museums and galleries) and schools to provide high quality and sustained access to the arts for children who would otherwise not have this access. This anthology gathers together some of the best-known authors and illustrators writing and illustrating for children, including: Philip Ardagh * Peter Bailey * Nicola Bayley * Ian Beck * Patrick Benson * Anna Bhushan * Malorie Blackman * Quentin Blake * Valerie Bloom * Lewis Carroll * Emma Chichester Clark * Eoin Colfer * Susan Cooper * Frank Cottrell-Boyce * Kevin Crossley-Holland * Roald Dahl * Alexis Deacon * Maura Dooley * Sara Fanelli * Anne Fine * Hannah Firmin * Catherine Fisher * Michael Foreman * John Foster * Jamila Gavin * David Gentleman * Emily Gravett * Anthony Horowitz * Norman Hunter * Eva Ibbotson * Bruce Ingman * John Lawrence * Mick Manning & Brita Granstroem * Geraldine McCaughrean * Roger McGough * Michael Morpurgo * Andrew Motion * E. Nesbit * Philip Pullman * Arthur Ransome * Chris Riddell * David Roberts * J. K. Rowling * Axel Scheffler * Nick Sharratt * Posy Simmonds * Joel Stewart * Noel Streatfeild * Eleanor Updale * Charlotte Voake * Jacqueline Wilson * Chris Wormell * Kit Wright

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Published: 06 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 0224083600
ISBN 13: 9780224083607
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A sumptuous collection of beautifully illustrated stories and verse, published in aid of The Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts and to celebrate the Prince of Wales's 60th birthday, edited by Michael Morpurgo and Quentin Blake.

Media Reviews
This is an expectional collection, with especially fine contributions . . . Superbly presented, with the quirky genius of Blake everywhere -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
Many well-loved artists and writers have created all sorts of birthdays - magical, adventurous, mysterious, poetic, joyful and inspiring - just like real life. All royalties from this book go straight to support children who need it most - so buy a copy, enjoy reading and rereading it and feel good to have helped others less fortunate * Carousel *
A beautifully put together collection -- Charlie Higson * Mail on Sunday *
A timeless treasure * Irish Examiner *
A great way to introduce children to some of the classics * Junior *