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Lost and Found

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Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers is a charming tale about friendship and adventure. It follows a young boy who discovers a penguin at his doorstep and decides to help it find its way back home. Throughout the journey, themes of companionship and the importance of kindness are beautifully woven into the narrative.
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If you adore heart-warming tales of friendship and adventure, this book is perfect for you. With beautiful illustrations and a touching storyline, it captures the magic of companionship, making it an enchanting read for both children and adults alike.

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Lost and Found

Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers!

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

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Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers!

There once was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door…

The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole.

But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn’t what the penguin was looking for after all…

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Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers is celebrated for its uplifting theme and illustrations that convey emotion through subtle facial expressions and body language. The story beautifully explores friendship, with art that adds a dreamlike quality to the narrative. Critics have highlighted its ability to evoke feelings of loss and joy, making it a standout picture book.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007549238

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

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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