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By (author) Jeffers Oliver; Illustrated by Waldron Kevin

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A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators.

When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It”s exciting to have time to play Space Blasters and watch cartoons. But, by lunchtime, he starts to wonder what he might be missing at school. What if there”s an extra playtime, a dog on the loose … or even A PIRATE INVASION? Is Herbie missing out on all the action?

A hilarious, action-packed story from the globally bestselling creator of Lost and Found and Here We Are, Oliver Jeffers, and the award-winning illustrator of Chocolate Cake, Kevin Waldron.

Praise for Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers:

“A heartwarming story” Guardian

Praise for Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers:

“This heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” Guardian

Praise for Chocolate Cake, illustrated by Kevin Waldron:

“Marvellous fun!” BookTrust

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Praise for HOW TO CATCH A STAR:

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“The best recent picture book by light years … stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph

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“Hail to new talent … if only all picture books could be this good” Bookseller

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Praise for LOST AND FOUND by Oliver Jeffers:

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“A heart-warming story” Guardian

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“My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.” Irish Independent

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“An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.” Independent Online

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Praise for UP AND DOWN by Oliver Jeffers:

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“Full of heart” Irish Times

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“Visually witty, poignant and spare” Culture, Sunday Times

Biographical note:

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children”s Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children”s Book of the Year.

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A funny new illustrated adventure for 2026, from award-winning picture-book creators Oliver Jeffers and Kevin Waldron – perfect for kids aged 3+

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A funny new illustrated adventure for 2026, from award-winning picture-book creators Oliver Jeffers and Kevin Waldron – perfect for kids aged 3+

• Exciting new author/illustrator pairing of two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators!

• A brilliantly funny story with masses of child appeal, visual humour and the perfect balance of real life and fantasy!

• Children and adults alike will relate to the ‘fear-of-missing-out’ theme, imaginatively explored in this hilarious story.

• Full of fun surprises, including pirates and aliens, children will want to return to this action-packed book again and again!

• Oliver Jeffers is one of the most important and talented artists in today’s market, whose picture books have been translated into 49 languages, selling more than 18 million copies worldwide