Michael Morpurgo’s Children’s Book A Song Of Gladness Hidden by The Book Fairies

With a spring in our step and a song in our hearts, book fairies hid this delightful new picture book from Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett!

We absolutely loved the chance to get this book out in the WILD – full of wild animals, it’s where the book belongs! So many children were excited to find a copy this weekend.

Book fairies sought out statues of animals, trees covered with blossoms, playgrounds and more – to ensure that they were found by lucky little book finders! With an eye catching cover and gold writing, they didn’t hang around for long! Most book fairies only got a little way away before their copy was found by a happy family!

At a library phonebox - Book fairies hide Michael Morpurgo's A Song of Gladness around the UK

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About the book:

Travel the globe in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today’s most celebrated children’s book creators.

From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it.

Former Children’s Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo’s beautiful story is both moving and full of hope; the illustrations from twice CILIP Kate Greenaway-winning Emily Gravett are breathtaking. This gorgeous book is a classic in the making and the perfect gift for any animal and nature lover.

Beside the canal - Book fairies hide Michael Morpurgo's A Song of Gladness around the UK

At a fox sculpture - Book fairies hide Michael Morpurgo's A Song of Gladness around the UK

Some lucky finders!

We are always delighted to hear from lucky finders, but it does feel even more special when those finders are children! These little ones are clearly delighted not only to find a book, but also that it’s such a beautiful one!

Remember to tag #ibelieveinbookfairies with your pic on social media when you find a book – or email us a pic to bookfairyemail@gmail.com to be featured!

A happy book finder - Book fairies hide Michael Morpurgo's A Song of Gladness around the UK

A happy finder in Greenwich - Book fairies hide Michael Morpurgo's A Song of Gladness around the UK

Get your copy of A Song of Gladness:

Not lucky enough to find a copy? Do not worry! Bookshops are back open and you can find this book there – or ask them to order it for you! Alternatively, find A Song of Gladness on Bookshop.org or here at Hive Books!

Would you like to join The Book Fairies?

Anyone can be a book fairy! You can hide the books you have read, too – they really don’t have to be brand new! Get started by picking up some official book fairy stickers and other goodies today. Every order comes with a free book fairy guide and free worldwide delivery!