Mrs Noah's Garden

Mrs Noah's Garden
Jackie Morris, James Mayhew
Our Price:
NZ$ 32.99
Hardback
h240 x 275mm - 40pg
21 May 2020 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781910959466
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The flood is over - but while Mr Noah builds a house out of the ark, Mrs Noah creates a garden. Luckily her famous pockets contain seeds and she has some help from the children - and the creatures. Midsummer morning brings some very special surprises!This magical story from the creators of Mrs Noah' s Pockets explores new beginnings, care for nature and, above all, home.
"A mesmerising story of home and new beginnings, Morris' text touches on themes of migration and refugees, while gently encouraging a love of the outdoors and creativity. Mayhew' s vibrant, collage-based art conjures a lush celebration of the natural world. " * The Bookseller - One to Watch * "An equally engaging follow up to Mrs Noah' s Pockets and the perfect companion on the shelf. Jackie Morris and James Mayhew share the magical tale of how Mrs Noah creates a flourishing garden with some help from children and wildlife. A classic story which explores new beginnings, the importance of nature and ultimately being home. " -- Picture Book blogger * Instagram * ". . . permeated with hope and tenderness. Perfect book for now. " -- Imogen Russell Williams * Twitter * "Oh the joy when post like this arrives! Look at those colours!" -- Jo Bowers, Principle Lecturer: Primary Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University * Twitter *
Jackie Morris is an author and illustrator, photographer and painter. She lives in a small house beside the sea in Wales. Her many books include Tell me a Dragon, The Snow Leopard, The Seal Children and How the Whale Became, written by Ted Hughes. She has a lively presence on social media and progress of her work can be followed on her blog, www. jackiemorris. co. uk. Jackie won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2019 for The Lost Words. James Mayhew, illustrator, author, storyteller, concert presenter, grew up in Suffolk, England, and always knew he was going to be an artist. He is a trustee for Action for Children' s Arts, and an ambassador for Side by Side with Refugees. He won the New York Times book illustration award in 1994, and has won numerous awards and prizes since. James Mayhew lives in Suffolk.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781910959466
Published: 21 May 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Otter-Barry Books
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 240mm
Width: 275mm
Pages: 40

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