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By Oliver Jeffers
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN 978-0-00-726384-4
Autumn 2010

Synopsis

The boy and the penguin still enjoy spending all their time together, after their trip to the South Pole… That is, until the penguin starts to dream of flying, ignoring the boys advice that it is impossible. A heart-warming story about friendship, love and reaching for your dreams, from multi-award-winning author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers.

Author's Biography

Oliver Jeffers is a fresh talent in picture books. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award 2005 and the Blue Peter Book of the Year 2006 for ‘Lost and Found’ was broadcast as an animation on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve 2008.

Reviews

“Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good.” The Bookseller “Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style.” Publishing News “An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.” Independent Online (praise for Lost and Found)  
£10.99 Hardcover

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Reader Comments

Just love penguins - engaging illustrations! Not too sure about Nestle though
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