Discover the heartwarming and famous tale, The Sheep-Pig, by one of Britain's best-known authors, Dick King-Smith. This beloved classic, which gained further recognition through the film adaptation Babe, tells the story of Babe, an orphaned piglet adopted by a kind-hearted sheep-dog named Fly. Determined to learn, Babe strives to become a 'sheep-pig'. This new edition features a delightful introduction by Michael Morpurgo.

Key Features/Benefits

• A famous and cherished children's tale by Dick King-Smith.
• Features an introduction by Michael Morpurgo.
• Winner of the Guardian Fiction Award.
• Ideal for young readers aged 5 - 8 years.
• Paperback format, perfect for reading anywhere.

About the Author

Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during WWII and later spent twenty years farming in Gloucestershire, experiences that inspired many of his stories. He wrote numerous children's books and was made an OBE in 2009 for services to children's literature.

Specifications

• Brand: Puffin
• Author: Dick King-Smith
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 6 July 2017
• Print Length: 144 pages
• Dimensions: 128 x 10 x 197mm
• Weight: 122g
• ISBN-10: 9780141370217
• Reading Age: 5 - 8 years

Add this critically acclaimed classic to your collection today and revisit the charming story of Babe, the pig who dared to dream of herding sheep.