Name: Once there was a boy... By Oliver Jeffers
SKU: 9780007288854
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Once there was a boy... Summary

Once there was a boy...: Boxed set by Oliver Jeffers

An irresistible little library slipcase of three award-winning stories by picture books star, Oliver Jeffers! Gorgeous small hardback edition to treasure.

Once there was a boy, and one day...

Enjoy three exciting adventures of the anonymous boy, as he learns how to catch a star, journeys to the South Pole to return a lost penguin and even takes a trip to the moon - making new discoveries and finding friendship along the way.

The award-winning picture books: 'How to Catch a Star', 'Lost and Found' and 'The Way Back Home' are now presented in a beautiful hardback slipcase edition.

Once there was a boy... Reviews

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... 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

About Oliver Jeffers

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 Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award. 'Lost and Found' animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.

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Sku

GOR003495286

ISBN 13

9780007288854

ISBN 10

0007288859

Title

Once there was a boy...: Boxed set by Oliver Jeffers

Author

Oliver Jeffers

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Year published

20081001

Number of pages

32

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Once there was a boy... Oliver Jeffers

Once there was a boy... by Oliver Jeffers

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Once there was a boy... Summary

Once there was a boy...: Boxed set by Oliver Jeffers

Once there was a boy... Reviews

About Oliver Jeffers

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