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By (author) Jeffers Oliver; Illustrated by Jeffers Oliver
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Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.
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Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.
Once there was a girl who was full of wonderment at how the world worked. She shared all her dreams and excitement with her father, who always had the answer to every question. That is until one day when his chair was empty, not to be filled again – how would the girl ever find meaning from her life again?
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Praise for ‘The Incredible Book Eating Boy’
“Mouth-wateringly irresistible” The Guardian
“This is a book that children will devour.” The Observer
“The whole thing looks good enough to eat.” TES
“A beautifully produced edition that really is good enough to eat.” The Bookseller
“With The Incredible Book Eating Boy, Jeffers has produced his most appealing work yet, conjuring up a magical piece of fiction that is not only divinely illustrated and wittily told, but perfectly realised.” Junior
Praise for ‘Lost and Found’:
‘An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.’ Independent Online
‘Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship…illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression…and body language.’ Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian
‘Beautifully illustrated, simple warm story…little children will love to share it.’ Carousel
‘Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. It’s a wonderful picture book.’ Publishing News
‘My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.’ Irish Independent
Praise for ‘How to Catch a Star’:
‘The best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph
‘A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.’ The Guardian
‘This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams.’ Mail on Sunday
‘Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller
Biographical note:
Oliver Jeffers graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. ‘Lost and Found’ animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.
Feature:
• This Moose Belongs to Me won the Irish Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year 2012
• Stuck was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012
• A brand-new heartwarming picture book from the much celebrated author of Lost and Found
• Brilliantly reviewed in hardback, the paperback edition of this profoundly beautiful tale is destined to be a modern classic.
• This sweet story will be the perfect gift for loved ones young and old
• Oliver Jeffers is the rising star of children’s picture books and has now sold almost 800k books since 2004
• His debut book ‘How to Catch a Star’ (978-0-00-715034-2) was short listed for The Booktrust Early Years Award in 2004 and won a CBI/Bisto Merit Award in 2005.
• His second book, ‘Lost and Found’ (978-0-00-715036-6), won the Gold Award at the Nestle Children’s Book Pr
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