One little rubber duck is about to go on the most incredible journey . . . Winifred Duck never meant to travel the world. She's just one of thousands of toys, setting off on a big boat from the toy factory.
But when her crate tumbles overboard in a storm, Winifred is swept away on an epic voyage across wild seas and frozen oceans. Will she ever find the warm, bubbly bath of her dreams? Gruffalo and Zog creator Julia Donaldson is on dazzling form in this captivating story of hope, courage . . . and rubber ducks!
With wonderful read-aloud rhymes and rich, dramatic illustrations by Jim Field, this spectacular picture book is guaranteed to capture your heart. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas. Julia Donaldson is the UK's bestselling author of all time.
She is the author of many of the best-loved picture books ever written including The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. Julia has been awarded a CBE for services to literature and was a much-praised Children's Laureate. Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director.
He has won multiple awards including the BookTrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Oscar's Book Prize, Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards and The Lollies Book Award. He is best-known for books with Rachel Bright (The Lion Inside), Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and Julian Gough (Rabbit & Bear).
| ISBN: | 9780702349225 |
| Publication date: | 25th February 2027 |
| Author: | Julia Donaldson |
| Illustrator: | Jim Field |
| Publisher: | Alison Green Books an imprint of Scholastic |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Reading age: | 3+ |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay |
One little rubber duck is about to go on the most incredible journey . . . Winifred Duck never meant to travel the world.
Winifred Duck is aimed at readers aged 3 and over.
Winifred Duck features in the following genres: Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Pre-order. 25th February 2027.
Winifred Duck was written by Julia Donaldson and published by Alison Green Books an imprint of Scholastic
Winifred Duck has 40 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Pre-order. 25th February 2027.