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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of world-renowned illustrator Oliver Jeffers’s debut picture book, the much-loved How to Catch a Star!
Celebrate twenty years of the modern classic illustrated picture-book adventure for children!
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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!
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Oliver Jeffers' How to Catch a Star is highly praised for its enchanting storytelling and stunning illustrations. Critics have described it as magical and stylishly spellbinding, capturing a child's sense of wonder and imagination. The tale is celebrated for conveying themes of dreaming and perseverance, with a narrative that expresses both the possibilities and challenges of chasing your dreams, culminating in a triumphant conclusion.
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ISBN: 9780007150342
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 May 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: 20th Anniversary edition
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 259.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Oliver Jeffers, Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
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