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Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)

Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)

Two beautiful, snowy animal stories, The Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross, by internationally bestselling War Horse author, Michael Morpurgo. Collected together for the first time and featuring Michael Foreman's original stunning illustrations, this is a gem of a book to be enjoyed over and over again.

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About the Author

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain's best-loved storymakers. He has written over 150 books loved by readers around the world. His best-known work, War Horse, was adapted into a multi-Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg and into a widely acclaimed play by the National Theatre. In 2003 Michael became the third Children's Laureate, a position he helped to create with the poet Ted Hughes. With his wife, Clare, he set up the charity Farms for City Children, and for their pioneering work they were both awarded the MBE in 1999. In 2017 he was awarded a knighthood for services to literature and charity.

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Foreman

Michael Foreman is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator.

Michael Foreman

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The children's author on the importance of community during coronavirus, why recently it has begun to feel personal, and what elements of life it is crucial we preserve for the next generation.
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Michael Morpurgo retells The Snowman: ‘I’ve told it my way, and I’ve loved doing it

Forty years ago, a boy built a snowman. Now the iconic tale is being retold for a new generation. Micheal Morpurgo speaks to the Penguin team about how it felt to retell the classic story.

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