{"product_id":"a-practical-present-for-philippa-pheasant-hardcover","title":"A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBriony May Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBriony May Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA plucky pheasant is determined to make her forest home safer for all in this charming story for budding community activists. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhilippa Pheasant lives in the woods near a village, and every afternoon she crosses Old Oak Road to peck at the delicious blackberries that grow on the other side. But every afternoon some vehicle whizzes past and nearly knocks her flat as a pancake. Philippa has had enough! Hedgehog suggests she write a letter to the mayor, and as Philippa waits for a response, she spots something interesting: a lady in a yellow uniform standing in the middle of the road. And all the cars are stopping! Inspired, Philippa sets out to make herself a bright outfit, complete with a sign, to become Old Oak Road's very own crossing guard. Can she help all her critter friends safely find their way? Enchanting bucolic artwork enhances this sweet tale of changing the world for the better, one little crossing at a time.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBriony May Smith\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Sandhurst in Berkshire, England, playing with her younger brother and sister. She is the illustrator of many books, including \u003ci\u003eStardust\u003c\/i\u003e by Jeanne Willis and \u003ci\u003eTooth Fairy in Training \u003c\/i\u003eby Michelle Robinson. Her work is inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and life in the country. Briony May Smith lives in Devon, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.7 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764486177056,"sku":"9781536228489","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/74ec1b394fdb2394e46210ad24ddf310.webp?v=1780249710","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-practical-present-for-philippa-pheasant-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}