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I’m Very Busy

A (Nearly Forgotten) Birthday Book
By Oliver Jeffers
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A poignant – and laugh-out-loud funny – story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care. It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has... Read More
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I’m Very Busy

A poignant – and laugh-out-loud funny – story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care.

A funny new illustrated book for kids, from Oliver Jeffers, the bestselling creator of Here We Are

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A poignant – and laugh-out-loud funny – story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care.

It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has places to go, Rodney has to see a man about a dog, Regis has to wash his hair, and Pearl has a list of items she needs to cross off as quickly as she can. Bridget's friends are all too busy to hang out!

Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone?

In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers's bold and brilliant art pairs with a powerful story that makes readers realise what truly matters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008771911

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured Humour In Stock Kid's Books New Release Children's Books New Releases Oliver Jeffers Young Adult

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year. www.oliverjeffers.com

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