MUDPUDDLE FARM: COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO! by Michael Murpurgo
PAPERBACK
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Shoo Raymer
Warm, funny, and bursting with farmyard chaos, MUDPUDDLE FARM: COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO! is a delightful early reader from much-loved storyteller Michael Morpurgo, brought to life with lively illustrations by Shoo Rayner.
This charming book includes two laugh-out-loud farmyard stories, perfect for young readers gaining confidence:
Mossop’s Last Chance
“There’s mice in my barley sacks, there’s rats in my roof, and now there’s mice in the corn bin. This time I’ve had enough. If you aren’t up to the job, you will have to go.” Mossop the old farm cat loves sleeping - and not much else. So when Farmer Rafferty demands he catch twenty-six mice by sunset, it’s paws to the rescue! With the farm overrun and Mossop on his final warning, all the animals must work together to give him one last chance to prove himself.
Albertine, Goose Queen
“Good morning, Madam. I’ve come to eat you. Your friends have all gone. There’s no one to help you now. They’re all very stupid, aren’t they?” A fox is on the loose, and every animal on Mudpuddle Farm has fled to safety - except Albertine the goose. She feels secure on her island in the pond… until the fox starts swimming towards her. Can Albertine outsmart him before it’s too late?
Warm, witty, and full of heart, this book is a wonderful stepping stone into independent reading, celebrating teamwork, courage, and quick thinking - with plenty of giggles along the way.