Books by Oliver Jeffers

Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jeffers adds loose line drawings to found black-and-white photographs of an 18th-century mansion that has plenty of dark corners—the narrator climbs a library ladder, lingers in hallways, and peers in cupboards and under a bed. Since readers decide when the ghosts appear, anxiety-inducing suspense isn’t an issue in this conceptually comic treat that puts the reader in control."--Publishers Weekly“Mr. Jeffers has pulled off quite a trick here: He has managed to turn Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” into a cheery, unthreatening seek-and-find for children.”--The Wall Street Journal“Unquestionably eerie but still light-hearted."--The New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisAn exciting, interactive activity book based on the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are, from world-renowned picture book creator Oliver Jeffers!Well hello. Welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth.Learn all about our amazing planet and how we live on it in this entertaining activity book inspired by the international bestseller Here We Are. Bursting with fun for the whole family, this book includes lots of stickers, coloring pages, connect the dots, mazes, and much, much more!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.” —Publishers 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

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Book SynopsisEls Huguis són tots idèntics. Tots tenen el mateix aspecte, pensen el mateix i fan les mateixes coses. Fins que un dia, en Rupert té la idea de ferse un jersei nou i diferent. Com deuen reaccionar els altres Huguis? Una història ben divertida sobre la individualitat.

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Book SynopsisFrom 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.

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Book SynopsisFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day The Crayons Quit comes a humorously warm tale of friendship. Now also an animated TV special!What is a boy to do when a lost penguin shows up at his door? Find out where it comes from, of course, and return it. But the journey to the South Pole is long and difficult in the boy’s rowboat. There are storms to brave and deep, dark nights.To pass the time, the boy tells the penguin stories. Finally, they arrive. Yet instead of being happy, both are sad. That’s when the boy realizes: The penguin hadn’t been lost, it had merely been lonely.A poignant, funny, and child-friendly story about friendship lost . . . and then found again.

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Book SynopsisFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes a whodunnit just right for the youngest of readers (not to mention instructions for how to build the perfect paper airplane!)The animals? homes are disappearing. Tree by tree, the forest is being cut down. Clues! There must be clues. For instance, look--there is a mysterious bear carrying an ax! But what would a bear want with so many trees? Perhaps the discarded paper airplanes littering the forest floor have a story to tell?Oliver Jeffers' quirky, childlike humor and lovable illustrations are in full effect in this funny whodunit featuring a winning cast of animals and a message about the importance of conservation and recycling. 

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Book SynopsisFrom 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.  

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jeffers, who couples sparse prose with cheeky and minimalistic prints to drive home his moral warning, orchestrates a resounding interplay of images and words . . . . The result is a contemplative reading experience for readers of all ages." --TIME"Jeffers paints Fausto and the objects of his desire with the nonchalant finesse he is known for and in the richly saturated colors he generally favors... Jeffers delivers swift justice in a few concluding words that make for an ending that satisfies for being both fair-minded and irrevocable."--New York Times Book Review“Spacious, luminous lithographic illustrations combine with stark hand-set text in this powerful, beautiful fable.”-- The Guardian "In Jeffers’s first book featuring lithography, a medium that reproduces the energy of his lines with startling vividness, dashes of violent pink, acid yellow, and Prussian blue punctuate expanses of white space. Boldly conceived and gracefully executed, Jeffers’s dark fable imagines what happens when desire leads to selfishness and self-destruction, and shows the merits of calm refusal in the face of dangerous individuals."--Publishers Weekly"A parable sure to spark lively discussions." --Booklist"A cautionary fable on the banality of belligerence." --Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisFrom 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 Earthli

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Captivating illustrations that are enjoyable for adults and children alike." —Kirkus

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Book SynopsisIntroduce 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

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Book SynopsisCapture every memory and moment from pregnancy through your baby’s early years in this quintessential keepsake album for new parents, featuring art from Oliver Jeffers’s Here We Are: A Guide to Living on Planet Earth.Illustrated throughout with colorful, humorous, and poignant art from Here We Are, Your Life on Earth is a joyful baby album that preserves the little and monumental milestones of early childhood. The thoughtful and engaging guided prompts capture Jeffers's whimsical and quirky tone such as the caption for the first baby picture: “Here you are—we are glad you found us” and for baby's first outing: “Here you are exploring Planet Earth.” There's a spot for planting hand and foot prints (“Make your mark”) and envelopes for saving cards, a lock of hair, and other mementos. The pages titled “Our Memories” provide space for parents to reflect on their experiences and record thei

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Book SynopsisA spectacular new picture book from the creator of international bestsellers Here We Are and What We?ll Build that will give readers perspective on our place in space.A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a guide to the universe, told with Oliver Jeffers''s inimitable perspective, wit, and exquisite artwork.Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective?and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.Trade Review"Jeffers masterfully captures the universe’s vastness while playfully humanizing space...The artwork puts readers in the driver’s seat. A first purchase for all collections." –School Library Journal, starred review"The writing breaks down big concepts into relatively simple parts, while Jeffers’ imaginative artwork invites viewers to come along for the ride." –Booklist

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Book SynopsisUn inesperat caos es produeix quan l'estel d'un nen es queda atrapat dalt d'un arbre. Un album illustrat ple d'humor de l'exitós autor i illustrador Oliver Jeffers.L'estel de Floyd es queda atrapat en un arbre. Així que decideix llançar la seua sabata per fer-lo caure, però també es queda atrapada. Aleshores li llança, l'altra sabata que també quedarà atrapada amb... una escala, una galleda de pintura, la pica de la cuina, un orangutan i una balena, entre altres coses! Acosenguirà Floyd recuperar el seu estel?Un llibre divertit amb una meravellosa sorpresa final.

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