Discover more books

Loveykins

By Quentin Blake

Adjectives

heartwarming humorous charming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Loveykins about?

After a stormy night, Angela Bowling discovers a baby bird fallen from its nest. She names him Augustus and showers him with care, feeding him gourmet treats and transporting him in a pram. As Augustus grows, Angela builds him a garden shed to accommodate his size. However, when another storm hits, Augustus spreads his wings and takes flight, teaching Angela the importance of letting go.

About the author

Quentin Blake is a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for his playful and lively drawings. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s stories, including 'Matilda' and 'The BFG'. Quentin Blake’s unique artwork has made countless books fun and exciting to read, inspiring children all over the world to enjoy stories and pictures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

2002

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book