'The most beautiful book of the year... it's like a poem... a work of art' - Chris Packham

An enchanting clothbound fable about growth, new life and finding hope in unexpected places, from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star.

One autumn evening, a young squirrel spots an acorn glinting on the forest floor.

Eager to protect her treasure from watchful eyes and hungry mouths, she buries it deep in the heart of the forest.

But when she returns after the icy winter, her acorn is nowhere to be found. Where could it be?

'Exquisite, moving and hopeful on so many different levels. I love the bright green of the spring, I really feel that incandescence when I turn the page. I will be buying it for many.' - Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden

About the Author

Coralie Bickford-Smith (Author, Illustrator)
Coralie Bickford-Smith is one of the most renowned designers in the publishing industry, especially recognized and celebrated for her illustrated covers of Penguin's clothbound classics. Her first book, The Fox and the Star, was chosen for Waterstones Book of the Year and is included in Time Out's 100 Best Children's Books. Her design work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian.

Reviews
Exquisite, moving and hopeful on so many different levels. I love the bright green of the spring, I really feel that incandescence when I turn the page. I will be buying it for many. -- Lucy Jones * author of Losing Eden *
The most beautiful book of the year... it's like a poem... a work of art -- Chris Packham
It's another triumph! -- Yuval Zommer, author of THE BIG BOOK OF THE BLUE



Book Information
ISBN 9780241541975
Author Coralie Bickford-Smith
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Particular Books
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 440g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 180mm * 14mm