The film tells the story of a Robin return home from his Scandinavian migration across treacherous seas, to spend Christmas (and eat mince pies) with his 'loved one.' The 90 second advert has been partnered with a short story written by Michael Morpurgo, which can be bought from Waitrose stores and Waitrose.com or listened to below.

Michael Morpurgo reads his book Coming Home, the story of a courageous robin undertaking an epic journey home to Britain, where a young girl eagerly awaits his annual return...

Nov 14, 2016 · Michael Morpurgo’s story describes a brave robin’s migration, an epic journey through dark woods, above high mountains, through blinding blizzard and across the raging sea. The little bird, energized by the dream of home, will keep his vigilance awake, persisting in remaining strong.

Dec 15, 2018 · Coming Home by Michael Morgurgo. Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman. About the Author. Michael Morpurgo has written over 130 books, many of them award winning. His best known work is War Horse which has also been turned into a stage play and a film. In 2003 he was made Children’s Laureate.

Nov 14, 2016 · In this fabulous, wintry tale from master story-teller Michael Morpurgo a little robin journeys through dense forests, sheets of rain, sonorous thunder and bright flashes of lightening; he crosses dark mountains and wild seas, all the while dreaming of home and ‘of her’.

In this sophisticated story with a tangential holiday theme, understated text and art follow a Scandinavian robin on its annual Christmastime migration from...

Longing carries a lone robin home for Christmas in a tender, universal tale that will resonate with families anticipating a joyful holiday reunion. A plucky robin, lost and alone, sets out on an epic journey, guided only by a call in his heart saying “come home!”