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How to Catch a Star

By Oliver Jeffers
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How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is a charming tale about a boy who dreams of catching a star. Set against whimsical illustrations, he devises creative plans to reach one. Through imagination and determination, the story explores themes of dreaming big and perseverance.
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This charming children's book might delight you if you enjoy stories filled with imagination and a sense of wonder, as it follows a young dreamer on an adventure to catch a star. Its beautiful illustrations and heartwarming narrative will captivate young readers and inspire them to reach for the stars themselves.

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How to Catch a Star

An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator Oliver Jeffers.

A beautiful children’s picture book from international bestseller Oliver Jeffers

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An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creator Oliver Jeffers.

Once there 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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How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers has been described as a stylishly spellbinding picture book that captures the possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending through expressive illustrations. The narrative is praised for its magical and beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams, highlighting a child's imaginative and apprehensive nature. It has been acclaimed by reviewers as a standout example of fresh talent in children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007549221

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Board book

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 32

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Children's Board Books 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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