Jemima the Pig and the 127 Acorns: World Book Day 2022 by Michael Morpurgo - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008522919
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: 5-7 years

Overview:
Jemima the Pig and the 127 Acorns is Michael Morpurgo's warm, gently funny World Book Day tale, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. Written for confident young readers aged 5 to 7, it invites children into the muck, magic and wonder of a week spent on a real working farm. Through short, accessible chapters, Morpurgo captures the sights, smells and small adventures of farm life, introducing an unforgettable pig with a very big secret. It's an ideal bridge book for children moving from picture books to their first chapter stories.

About the Book:
This brand-new paperback follows a city child sent to stay on a farm for a week, filled with muddy boots, milking and orchard fruit. Among the animals is Jemima, a pig unlike any other, who the child quietly begins feeding acorns whenever no one is looking. But when Jemima falls ill, worry spreads across the farmyard - could the acorns be to blame, or is something more surprising going on? Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, draws on decades of real farm-stay experience to bring authentic warmth to every page. The story is the first in his Farm Tales series, a window onto the countryside and the way its landscapes and animals can leave a lasting impression on a child's heart. Short paragraphs, gentle repetition and lively dialogue keep the pace perfect for newly independent readers, while Guy Parker-Rees' illustrations add texture, humour and plenty to look at. Themes of kindness, curiosity and discovering somewhere new run throughout, sparking conversation about where food comes from. Originally published as an official £1 World Book Day title in 2022, it remains a firm favourite for bedtime reading, classroom story time and readers looking for a gentle, funny, heart-warming story.

Key Benefits:

• Written by bestselling, award-winning author Michael Morpurgo.
• Charmingly illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees.
• Perfect for confident readers aged 5-7 moving into chapter books.
• First title in Morpurgo's much-loved Farm Tales series.
• Encourages curiosity about animals, farming and the countryside.
• Short chapters ideal for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.

About the Author:
Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, with over 100 titles to his name including War Horse and Private Peaceful. He co-founded the charity Farms for City Children, connecting children with nature and rural life. His work has earned the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award and the Blue Peter Book Award, and he served as UK Children's Laureate. His stories blend gentle humour with real emotional depth, drawing on his love of farming and the natural world.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A gentle, funny farmyard adventure from a true master storyteller, perfect for building reading confidence in 5-7 year olds. Warm illustrations, a lovable cast and a satisfying mystery make it a memorable gift or bedtime favourite for any young animal lover.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN 9780008522919 is the exact UK paperback edition dispatched.