Dick King-Smith, creator of Babe, the sheep-pig, has chosen a timeless and unrivalled collection of poems and prose that celebrates the glories of the countryside. With beautiful illustrations by Christian Birmingham, this delightful selection includes popular classics such as Black Beauty, Watership Down and The Sheep-Pig itself. With contributions from prominent authors such as Thomas Hardy, Ted Hughes and Laurie Lee, this is the perfect treasury for countryside lovers of all ages. --Philippa Reece