{"product_id":"king-winters-birthday-paperback","title":"King Winter's Birthday - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Freedland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmily Sutton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeously illustrated and magical original fairy tale celebrating the seasons, heralded as one of the best children's books of the year by the \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe beautiful story of the seasons gathering to revel in the magic of the natural world, adapted from a rediscovered work by a Jewish author during World War II. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's King Winter's birthday, and he wants it to be really special. He wants all of his brothers and sisters to be there: King Summer, Queen Spring and Queen Autumn. But the leaves and the trees whisper a warning, and as the four play magical games, something strange begins to happen outside. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis timeless fairy tale perfect for young readers aged 4-8 is a celebration of nature's rhythms, and of a chaotic world restored to order. As the weather outside is sent into an extraordinary mix-up, King Winter and his siblings realize that even though we cannot always be with the ones we love in the same place, at the same time, our memories of time spent together will keep us warm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMagical and heartwarming, this tale was adapted from an unpublished story by Jewish author Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Passenger\u003c\/i\u003e, which he wrote while interned during the war. Brought to life with Jonathan Freeland's lyrical narration and lush, full-color illustrations from acclaimed picture book artist Emily Sutton, this unique fairy tale of the four seasons and a demanding birthday boy has laid undiscovered for decades - until now.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Freedland\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e columnist and the presenter of BBC Radio 4's contemporary history series, \u003ci\u003eThe Long View\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eUnholy\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of twelve books, the latest being \u003ci\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written nine thrillers, mostly as Sam Bourne, including \u003ci\u003eThe Righteous Men\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e number one bestseller. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Sutton\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and illustrator based in York, England. She has worked on numerous picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Eve Tree\u003c\/i\u003e by Delia Huddy, as well as \u003ci\u003eTiny, Lots, Many and Grow \u003c\/i\u003eby author Nicola Davies. Her illustrated edition of Shakespeare's First Folio is published in April 2024.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 11.9 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57219650814257,"sku":"9781782695677","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/UywtSrL7Zk9781782695677.webp?v=1793375468","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/king-winters-birthday-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}