About the Book

This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Paul McGann.

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…

Critical Praise

<p>“…the best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph</p><p>“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</p><p>“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</p><p>“Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good" The Bookseller</p> -

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780007490912
• ISBN 10: 0007490917
• Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• On Sale: 09/10/2012
• Pages: 32
• List Price:9.99 CAD
• Ages: 3 to 6
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Bedtime & Dreams
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

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