Best Selling Books by OLIVER JEFFERS

World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship—and sharing what brings us joy. Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers! Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend . . . The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world—now introducing a brand-new character!

A young reader introduces a boy to the many imaginative worlds that books bring to life.

The boy and penguin from the much-loved classic picture book Lost and Found return in this cute board book collection of mini board books. Stories of the boy and penguin have enchanted readers worldwide, ever since they first appeared together in the bestselling contemporary classic, Lost and Found, over twenty years ago. Now the much-loved characters are introduced to a new generation of fans, in this irresistible set of four mini board books. Find out how the boy and penguin met, join them on their travels - and more - in this cute story collection, perfect for the youngest readers! The books in this set are: How We Met, Things We Do, Places We Go and At Home Together.

An enduring classic from one of today’s most acclaimed and bestselling picture book creators, Oliver Jeffers Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door… Read the much-loved story and complete the six 12-piece jigsaw puzzles to bring each scene to life. Praise for Lost and Found * “Youngsters will cheer the pals’ inevitable reunion and will . . . request an immediate rereading of this gently humorous and heartwarming tale of friendship found, lost, and regained.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “From [the] opening line to the very end, this gentle story of friendship will capture young readers’ imaginations . . . The text’s subtle humor and the appealing visuals make this title a wonderful read-aloud.” —School Library Journal

From Oliver Jeffers, world-renowned picture book creator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are, comes a charming board book companion and counting book. Learning all about our planet is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Well, hello. And welcome to this planet. We call it Earth. There is much to see and do here on Earth, so let’s get started with a quick tour. Inspired by the bestselling picture book, Here We Are, comes this irresistible counting book to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. Praise for Here We Are: -"Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers''s candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that ''You''re never alone on Earth'' and that we''re all in this together."--Publisher''s Weekly (starred review) -"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves." --School Library Journal -"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR -"A true work of art."--Buzzfeed -"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit -"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist -"Something of a user''s guide to being alive and to life on Earth, Jeffers brilliantly uses pen and paintbrush to explore profound and puzzling questions, establishing straight off that the wisdom imparted here is wisdom for us all."--Chicago Tribune

Introduce babies and toddlers to colors in this charming board book companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are, from world-renowned picture book creator Oliver Jeffers! Inspired by the bestselling picture book, Here We Are, comes this irresistible concept board book that helps introduce babies and toddlers to the many colors of our world. A tender and charming book to welcome babies to our planet. Praise for Here We Are: "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers''s candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that ''You''re never alone on Earth'' and that we''re all in this together." --Publisher''s Weekly (starred review) "A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves." --School Library Journal "From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR "A true work of art."--Buzzfeed "A must-have book for parents."--Gambit "A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist

From Oliver Jeffers, world-renowned picture book creator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are, comes a charming board book companion all about the animals we share our planet with, from A to Z! We share our planet with animals. They come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Inspired by the bestselling picture book, Here We Are, comes this irresistible alphabet book to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. Praise for Here We Are: -"Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers''s candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that ''You''re never alone on Earth'' and that we''re all in this together."--Publisher''s Weekly (starred review) -"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves." --School Library Journal -"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR -"A true work of art."--Buzzfeed -"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit -"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist -"Something of a user''s guide to being alive and to life on Earth, Jeffers brilliantly uses pen and paintbrush to explore profound and puzzling questions, establishing straight off that the wisdom imparted here is wisdom for us all."--Chicago Tribune

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 by world-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers. 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’ bold and brilliant art pair with a powerful story that makes readers realize what truly matters. Another masterpiece from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Here We Are and Begin Again.

An instant New York Times bestseller! From Oliver Jeffers, world-renowned picture book creator and illustrator of The Crayons'' Christmas, comes a gorgeously told father-daughter story and companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are! What shall we build, you and I? Let''s gather all our tools for a start. For putting together . . . and taking apart. A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work, building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe, and love to keep them warm. A rare and enduring story about a parent''s boundless love, life''s endless opportunities, and all we need to build a together future. The perfect baby shower gift or gift for new parents! Praise for What We''ll Build: "[Has] the offbeat, sweet style Jeffers'' fans know and love." --Kirkus Reviews "An intensely personal statement of intergenerational fellowship and an obvious pick for library shelves best explored at home." --School Library Journal "Children will love his playbook for building a future of love and imagination, and they will delight in the special relationship the father and daughter share." --Booklist "Stroked in generous swaths of warm color and Jeffers''s signature childlike scribbles . . . .. Jeffers''s benediction portrays a parent who surrounds his child with love and steadies her as she learns how to bring her dreams to fruition." --Publishers Weekly

From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite! When Floyd''s kite gets stuck in a tree, he''s determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it''s stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that''s only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers'' most absurdly funny story since The Incredible Book-Eating Boy. Childlike in concept and vibrantly illustrated as only Oliver Jeffers could, here is a picture book worth rescuing from any tree.

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes a story about wishing, persevering, and reaching for the stars. Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn''t work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn''t fly well at all. Finally, just when the boy is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren''t where, or what, we expect them to be. Oliver Jeffers offers a simple, childlike tale of reaching for the stars, and emerging with a friend.

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes a humorous, resonant tale about the value of shared experiences. A penguin has wings for a reason . . . doesn''t he? Having a best friend with his own airplane is one thing, but actually experiencing what it feels like to fly by himself? Here is one penguin who believes this is precisely what he needs to feel complete. Only . . . if flying by himself is so wonderful, then why does he feel so empty? Because some experiences are better shared. (And penguins are much happier on the ground.) Oliver Jeffers delivers the perfect companion to his much-loved Lost and Found. Penguins everywhere will take flight in delight.

A spectacular concept book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes the age-old tale of a boy and his moose . . . Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It''s fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while Wilfred educates him on his record collection. There is, however, one rule that Wilfred''s pet has difficulty following: Going whichever way Wilfred wants to go. Perhaps this is because Wilfred''s pet doesn''t quite realize that he belongs to anyone. A moose can be obstinate in such ways. Fortunately, the two manage to work out a compromise. Let''s just say it involves apples. Oliver Jeffers, the bestselling creator of Stuck and The Incredible Book Eating Boy, delivers another deceptively simple book sure to make kids giggle.

Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door... ''Lost and Found'' is a firm favourite with picture book readers, critics and booksellers alike. This colouring book features beautiful line art illustrations from the bestselling picture book on a combination of dark blue and white pages, printed on ecologically friendly FSC paper. Children will love drawing and colouring in scenes from this magical story - an unforgettable journey of discovery and friendship. They are invited to use their imaginations and express themselves creatively as much as they like, to make this book their very own special edition.

A spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are! Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to opposites to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all nurseries.

From beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes an exquisite collection of his much-loved picture books How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, The Way Back Home, and Up and Down, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of each! Once there was a boy, and one day . . . Within the pages of this gorgeous picture book anthology is a special letter from Oliver and more than one hundred sketches, notes, and ideas, carefully chosen from his archives and revealed here for the first time. Watch as the boy and his friends spring to life on the sketchbook pages...see the real-life starfish that appears in How to Catch a Star, learn the true story of a boy and a penguin that inspired Lost and Found, and much, much more! This incredible volume gives a unique insight into the life story of these iconic books--loved by readers across the globe--and celebrates the incredible work of one of today''s most highly regarded picture book creators. The perfect gift for new parents!

Introduce babies and toddlers to opposites in this charming board book companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are, from world-renowned picture book creator Oliver Jeffers! Inspired by the bestselling picture book, Here We Are, comes this irresistible concept board book that helps introduce babies and toddlers to opposites. A tender and charming book to welcome babies to our planet. Praise for Here We Are: "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers''s candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that ''You''re never alone on Earth'' and that we''re all in this together."--Publisher''s Weekly (starred review) "A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves." --School Library Journal "From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR "A true work of art."--Buzzfeed "A must-have book for parents."--Gambit "A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist