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The Heart and the Bottle

By Oliver Jeffers
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The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers is a poignant children's book that explores themes of love, loss, and healing. It tells the story of a curious and imaginative young girl who, after experiencing a heart-wrenching loss, decides to protect her heart by placing it in a bottle. As she grows, she learns the importance of vulnerability and rediscovering joy.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales that explore themes of curiosity, loss, and healing, perfect for both children and adults who appreciate beautifully illustrated stories with deep emotional resonance. Its engaging narrative, combined with Oliver Jeffers' unique artistic style, makes it an enchanting read for anyone who treasures poignant storytelling and meaningful life lessons.

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The Heart and the Bottle

Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.

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Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.


Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her…
Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that the world was emptier than before. But would she know how to get her heart back?

In this deeply moving story, Oliver Jeffers deals with the weighty themes of love and loss with an extraordinary lightness of touch and shows us, ultimately, that there is always hope.

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The Heart and the Bottle by Oliver Jeffers is acclaimed for its emotional depth and beautiful illustrations. It profoundly captures themes of loss and grief, resonating with both children and adults. Critics praise Jeffers for his ingenuity and for creating a moving narrative, with illustrations that effectively convey complex emotions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007182343

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 259.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Oliver Jeffers

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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