The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce
The book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words.He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.
Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.
But the power of story will save the day.
Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children's literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today's world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it's story that we truly celebrate--and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.
William Joyce is an author, a filmmaker, and an illustrator whose work has garnered critical and commercial praise across a range of children s media. His picture books include Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo, The Leaf Men, and Santa Calls; he has won three Emmy Awards for his animated series Rolie Polie Olie; and the animated short film The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which he codirected, won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. Joyce s illustrations have also appeared numerous times on the cover of the New Yorker and his paintings are on exhibit at museums and art galleries across the United States. He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. Laura Geringer is the author of a number of highly acclaimed books for children and young adults, including the Myth Men graphic novel series, A Three Hat Day, and Sign of the Qin, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She has also served on the national advisory board of First Book, a nonprofit organization that distributes books to children in need. She lives in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781442457027 |
| ISBN 10 | 1442457023 |
| Title | The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore |
| Author | William Joyce |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2012-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| Prizes | Winner of Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize (Children's) 2013, Winner of NAPPA Gold Awards (Preschoolers & Up) 2012, Winner of Christopher Awards (Books for Young People) 2013, Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2014, Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades K-3) 2014, Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Picture Book) 2015, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2014, Short-listed for Florida Children's Book Award 2014, Short-listed for Ladybug Picture Book Award 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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