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By (author) Oliver Jeffers; By (author) Jeffers Oliver
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WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR
A flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style!
WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR
A flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style!
The letters of our alphabet work tirelessly to make words that in turn make stories, but what if there was a story FOR each of the letters instead? Turn the pages of this exquisite book to find out…
Here you will discover twenty-six short stories introducing a host of new characters (plus the occasional familiar face). From Edmund the astronaut with his awkward fear of heights, via the dynamic new investigative duo of the Owl and the Octopus, through to the Zeppelin that just might get Edmund a little bit closer to where he needs to be, this book is packed with funny, thrilling, perilous and above all entertaining tales inspired by every letter in the alphabet.
An adventure to follow from A to Z, or a treasure trove to dip in and out of, Once Upon an Alphabet is a work of exhilarating originality from artist Oliver Jeffers, the creator of much-loved modern classics such as Lost and Found and The Incredible Book Eating Boy.
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‘…combines classic storytelling with stunning artwork. Parents and kids will love to read this again and again’ The Bookseller
‘…a glorious romp of a book’ The Guardian
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
Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit:
“Hilarious picture book brilliance…” Books for Keeps
“It’s funny, clever and pushes kids’ creativity.” The Telegraph
“…stunning illustrations” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian
Biographical note
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.
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• In this irresistible and beautifully illustrated hardback, Oliver Jeffers gloriously brings the alphabet to life
• Oliver is one of the most important and talented artists in today’s market, whose picture books have been translated in to 33 languages, and whose lifetime sales exceed £5.3 million! (May 2014)
• The Day the Crayons Quit won the Children’s Choice Award at the CBI awards 2014 and is a NY Times number 1 bestseller
• Once Upon and Alphabet will form part of the autumn campaign for Oliver which culminates in a weekend of events at the Southbank Centre and an installation at the Discover Centre in East London and major national media – print, radio and tv.
• Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of How to Catch a Star in 2014 with media, marketing and publicity which will raise the profile of all of Oliver’s books. No one will miss this celebration!
• Lost and Found won the Gold Award at the Nestle Children’s Book Prize in 2005, and also the Blue Peter Book of the Year award. An animated film of the book was screened on Channel 4 and won a BAFTA for Best Children’s Animation in 2009
• Check out Oliver’s fantastic website at
Competition: A Child of Books;Here We Are;The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse;Meanwhile Back on Earth. by;Oliver Jeffers;Jon Klassen;Chris Haught
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