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Once there was a boy


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Published: 2013

Great for age 0-8 years

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A must-have for all Oliver Jeffers fans, this CD unites all four Boy stories for the first time. Read by Paul McGann and Richard E. Grant, these charming stories are brought to life with music and sound effects. Stretching from the moon all the way to the South Pole, follow the boy and the penguin on their adventures as they reach for the stars and try to fly away. Featuring: How to Catch a StarLost and FoundThe Way Back HomeUp and Down

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2013 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Oliver Jeffers' 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.

 

This book features the following character:

Oliver Jeffers
This book features the character Oliver Jeffers.

Praise for The Incredible Book Eating Boy:

 

`Mouth-wateringly irresistible' The Guardian

`This is a book that children will devour' The Observer

Praise for Lost and Found:

 

`A heart-warming story' The Guardian

Praise for How to Catch a Star:

 

`The best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding.' Telegraph

`If the title sounds magical and optimistic to you, it's probably because that's exactly what this book is.' Junior (BOOK OF THE MONTH)

`A stunning debut!' Books for Keeps (NEW TALENT)

`Hail to new talent... If only all picture books could be this good.' The Bookseller

Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:

 

`Profoundly moving' The Irish Times

Praise for Up and Down:

 

`Full of heart' Irish Times