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Award-winning picture book author Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming, uplifting tale, due to be featured in a major motion picture.
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.
Oliver Jeffers is a fresh new 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 Nestl?Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year.
Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming, uplifting tale, due to be featured in a major motion picture.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? Key title'?A brand-new heartwarming picture book from the much celebrated author of Lost and Found'?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 250k 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 Prize in 2005, and also the Blue Peter Book of the Year award.'?An animated film of Lost and Found, produced by acclaimed animators Studio AKA and Contender Entertainment was screened on Channel 4, Christmas 2008.'?Check out Oliver's website www.oliverjeffers.com'?Competition: Emily Gravett
Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming, uplifting tale, due to be featured in a major motion picture.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?
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." JuniorPraise for 'Lost and Found':'An uplifting story'?ictures of such spare beauty'?uffused with a dreamlike quality.' Independent Online'Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship'?llustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression'?nd body language.' Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian'Beautifully illustrated, simple warm story'?ittle 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 IndependentPraise 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
Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming, uplifting tale, due to be featured in a major motion picture.