About the Book

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.

Critical Praise

‘…combines classic storytelling with stunning artwork. Parents 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

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780007514298
• ISBN 10: 0007514298
• Imprint: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• On Sale: 05/03/2018
• Pages: 56
• List Price:12.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Technology / Astronauts & Space
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Alphabet
• BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Short Stories
• BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds

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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  Here We Are Activity Book

  By Oliver Jeffers

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  Where to Hide a Star

  By Oliver Jeffers

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  What You Need to Be Warm

  By Oliver Jeffers