Borka

Written & illustrated by John Burningham

A featherless gosling must find her way after being left behind on migration day.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Borka, a gosling born without feathers, faces teasing and isolation. Her knitted sweater keeps her warm but doesn't stop her siblings from leaving her behind during migration. Alone and tearful, Borka must navigate a world that seems unkind. Will she find her place and discover the strength within? This whimsical tale of courage and unexpected friendships celebrates the unique and rare among us, turning a sad beginning into a heartwarming adventure.

From the publisher

Odd appearances don’t get in the way of adventure in a jubilant new edition of John Burningham’s very first picture book, back by popular demand. Mr. and Mrs. Plumpster are delighted when their six eggs hatch into adorable baby goslings. But one has them worried: Borka, who was born without feathers. The doctor encourages Mrs. Plumpster to knit Borka a fuzzy sweater, but while it helps keep out the cold, it doesn’t keep all the other young geese from teasing Borka – until, come migration day, her siblings fly off without her. What is the tearful goose to do? In a brand-new edition of his debut book for children –awarded a prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 1963 – the incomparable John Burningham turns a sad beginning into a whimsical tale of pluck and serendipity, kindness and kindred spirits, as he celebrates the rare birds among us.