A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
Meet Philippa, a courageous pheasant with the determination to make her forest home safer – and better – for everyone!
Philippa Pheasant is a bright little bird who lives in the woods near the village of Fairhurst. But every time Philippa tries to cross the Old Oak Road, she is nearly knocked down pancake flat – and she's had enough! She's on the way to tell the villagers what for, when she stumbles across something very interesting... A tall lady, in a bright yellow uniform, standing in the middle of the road. Philippa has never seen the cars stop like that before! Which gives her an idea... Can she, Philippa, make her own bright outfit and little lollipop stick? Can she help all her critter friends cross the road, and get where they need to go?
With spectacular bucolic artwork, and a plucky protagonist at its heart, this is Briony May Smith at her finest.
Creators
Briony May Smith graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class degree in Illustration. Since then, she has been shortlisted for the British Comic Awards and has twice been highly commended for the Macmillan Children’s Prize. She is the author-illustrator of Imelda and the Goblin King and Margaret's Unicorn, and the illustrator of The Giant’s Necklace, written by Michael Morpurgo and Tooth Fairy in Training and Witch in Training, both written by Michelle Robinson. Find her online at brionymaysmith.com and on Twitter and Instagram as @BrionyMaySmith.
Reviews
A charming countryside tale that will inspire children to improve their own communities
The Bookseller
a gentle lesson in road awareness.
The Oldie
This heartwarming story about kindness is illustrated with detail and care.
Irish Independent, 56 cracking reads to keep kids entertained this Christmas
An inspiring story of community and safety with a strong, loveable protagonist.
Armadillo Magazine
With spectacular bucolic artwork, and a plucky protagonist at its heart, this is Briony May Smith at her finest.
Sam Read Bookseller
