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An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent Oliver Jeffers.



Trade Review

“…the best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph

“A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.” Guardian

“This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams… Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait – alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations.” Mail on Sunday

“Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good" The Bookseller

How to Catch a Star

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    A Paperback / softback by Oliver Jeffers

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint HarperCollins
      Published 3 May 2005
      ISBN-13 9780007150342
      978-0007150342
      ISBN-10 0007150342
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      Children & Teen Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Children & Teen Fiction Books by Oliver Jeffers

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent Oliver Jeffers.



      Trade Review

      “…the best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph

      “A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.” Guardian

      “This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams… Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait – alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations.” Mail on Sunday

      “Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good" The Bookseller

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