The Worm and the Bird

Description

An uplifting story from the winner of Waterstones Book of the Year 2015, now redesigned as a classic paperback picture book Worm simply wants more space... 'I dream of a place, a space with nothing' And Bird waits patiently through sun, wind and rain. A timeless story, The Worm and the Bird inspires us to appreciate even the smallest moments of joy and beauty.

Coralie Bickford-Smith is one of the most renowned designers in the publishing industry, especially recognised and celebrated for her illustrated covers of Penguin's clothbound classics. Her first book, The Fox and the Star, was chosen for Waterstones Book of the Year and is included in Time Out's 100 Best Children's Books. Her design work has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times and the Guardian.

The strangest and loveliest offering for small readers ... Exquisitely drawn, it's drily funny and addresses our perennial failure to appreciate the wonder of life -- Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017' * New Statesman * Gorgeous ... Bickford-Smith's life-affirming artwork raises The Worm and the Bird to the stars * The Times * Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful. A fantastic book -- Chris Haughton, author of 'A Bit Lost' A beautifully illustrated fable -- 'Gifts for Christmas 2017' * Guardian Bookshop * I love love love it, just beautiful -- Millie Marotta, author of 'Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom' I love it. A book to buy and treasure, for yourself or others. -- Marion Deuchars, author of 'Let's Make Some Great Art' and 'Colour' It's touching, lovely to look at, beautifully conceived and designed. Good for children, and busy grown-ups too -- David Gentleman, author of 'London, You're Beautiful' ...exceptionally beautiful... A modern fable, with a timeless message to appreciate what we have before it is too late. -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller, Children's Preview *