How to Catch a Star

Author:   Oliver Jeffers ,  Oliver Jeffers
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
Edition:   edition
ISBN:  

9780007150342


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   03 May 2005
Recommended Age:   From 3 years
Format:   Paperback
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"An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent Oliver Jeffers. There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek together. So, one day, he decided to set about catching a star of his very own… “If only all picture books could be this good"" The Bookseller"

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Author:   Oliver Jeffers ,  Oliver Jeffers
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:   HarperCollins
Edition:   edition
Dimensions:   Width: 25.90cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 26.50cm
Weight:   0.240kg
ISBN:  

9780007150342


ISBN 10:   0007150342
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   03 May 2005
Recommended Age:   From 3 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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!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. Guardian This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams! Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait -- alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations. Mail on Sunday 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) How To Catch A Star is a beautiful debut picture book from an extremely talented and innovative illustrator. This is a fantastic story which teaches children that if you wish hard enough your dreams just may come true The Bookseller Hail to new talent! If only all picture books could be this good The Bookseller


...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. Guardian This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams... Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait - alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations. Mail on Sunday 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) How To Catch A Star is a beautiful debut picture book from an extremely talented and innovative illustrator. This is a fantastic story which teaches children that if you wish hard enough your dreams just may come true The Bookseller Hail to new talent... If only all picture books could be this good The Bookseller


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Author Website:   http://www.oliverjeffers.com

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 Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year. www.oliverjeffers.com

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Author Website:   http://www.oliverjeffers.com

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