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An irresistible little library slipcase containing four fabulous stories by internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture books star, Oliver Jeffers!
The great illustrated adventure story boxset for kids ages 3 to 5
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An irresistible little library slipcase containing four fabulous stories by internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture books star, Oliver Jeffers!
Once there was a boy…
Enjoy four exciting adventures of the boy, as he learns how to catch a star, journeys to the South Pole and the moon – making new discoveries and finding friendship along the way.
The award-winning picture books: How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, The Way Back Home, and Up and Down are now presented in this beautiful hardback slipcase edition to be treasured.
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ISBN: 9780007584611
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased
Date Published: 25 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 156.0mm
Weight: 780g
Pages: 136
About the Author
Oliver Jeffers graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. ‘Lost and Found’ animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.
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