About the Book

This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Helena Bonham Carter.

Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.

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?

Critical Praise

<p>Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:</p><p>“Beautifully produced and profoundly moving… It made me cry, and I’m pretty sure I won’t be the only one.” The Irish Times</p><p>“Jeffers anatomises loss and the processes of grief with an honesty and ingenuity that will move adults and children of any age.” Telegraph</p><p>Praise for Oliver Jeffers:</p><p>“Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship … illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression … and body language.” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian</p><p>“Hail to new talent … If only all picture books could be this good.” The Bookseller</p> -

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780007410552
• ISBN 10: 0007410557
• Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• On Sale: 09/10/2012
• Pages: 32
• List Price:9.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Depression & Mental Illness
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational

Oliver Jeffers

Biography

Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. From his much-loved debut, How to Catch a Star, Oliver has gone on to create a collection of award-winning and bestselling picture books (including the illustrations for The Day the Crayons Quit, written by Drew Daywalt), which have been translated into many languages all over the world. Originally from Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Oliver used to have an imaginary friend called Egbert. But Egbert stole his bicycle and was last seen pedaling west as hard as he could. That was seventeen years ago.

Other Works by Oliver Jeffers

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  Where to Hide a Star

  By Oliver Jeffers

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  How to Catch a Star

  By Oliver Jeffers

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  What You Need to Be Warm

  By Oliver Jeffers