An Alphabet of Stories
An Alphabet of Stories
Résumé
The alphabet is gloriously brought to life by international best-selling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. This beautiful paperback edition is based on Once Upon an Alphabet which won the CBI Book of the Year Award.
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An Alphabet of Stories by Oliver Jeffers
The alphabet is gloriously brought to life by international best-selling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. This beautiful paperback edition is based on Once Upon an Alphabet which won the CBI Book of the Year Award. From an astronaut afraid of heights, to dynamic detectives the Owl and the Octopus, by way of some rusting robots, you will find within this book a short story inspired by every letter of the alphabet. By turns funny, sad, mischievous and surprising, these entertaining mini-tales are accompanied by Jeffers’ witty and inviting illustrations.‘…combines classic storytelling with stunning artworkParents and kids will love to read this again and again’ The Bookseller
Praise for ‘Lost and Found’
‘Beautifully illustrated, simple warm story…little children will love to share it.’ Carousel
‘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
‘Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller
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 Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. ‘Lost and Found’ animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007514298 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007514298 |
| Titre | An Alphabet of Stories |
| Auteur | Oliver Jeffers |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Année de publication | 2018-05-03 |
| Nombre de pages | 56 |
| Prix | Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2016 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |