Where My Wellies Take Me [Hardcover]

A lavish, keepsake collection of poetry, beautiful artwork, and unforgettable treasures from acclaimed children’s book author Michael Morpurgo, woven around a girl’s adventures on a countryside walk.

Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks, whether it is sunny or cold — long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds, and the wildlife, animals, and people she encounters are complemented by relevant poems from some of our greatest authors, personally chosen by Clare and Michael Morpurgo. Part poetry anthology, part children’s scrapbook, this is a truly lavish project designed to instill a love of language in young children.[A] beautiful volume celebrating nature and verse in its most splendid quietude.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

[L]ike a box of treasures kept by a child underneath the bed. ... Anglophiles will be eager to share this bit of British countryside with children they know.
—Publishers Weekly

[A] lovely one-on-one read-aloud or an unintimidating introduction to poetry.
—School Library Journal

Charming... Those who remember lazy days spent picking dandelions and hunting crawdads may close the cover with the urge to knock the mud off their boots.
—The Chicago TribuneMichael Morpurgois one of the U.K.’s best-loved authors and a former Children’s Laureate. He has written over 120 books for children, includingKensuke’s KingdomandWar Horse. His wife,Clare Morpurgo,is the daughter of Allen Lane, founder of Penguin Books. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Michael and Clare live in Devon, England.

Olivia Lomenech Gillis a fine artist who has exhibited her work across the world.Where My Wellies Take Meis her first work as an illustrator. She lives in Northumberland, England.CN