The Heart and the Bottle

Oliver Jeffers author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:4th Mar '10

£16.99

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Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.

Once there was a girl who was full of wonderment at how the world worked. She shared all her dreams and excitement with her father, who always had the answer to every question. That is until one day when his chair was empty, not to be filled again - how would the girl ever find meaning from her life again?

Praise for ‘The Incredible Book Eating Boy’

"Mouth-wateringly irresistible" The Guardian

"This is a book that children will devour." The Observer

"The whole thing looks good enough to eat." TES

"A beautifully produced edition that really is good enough to eat." The Bookseller

"With The Incredible Book Eating Boy, Jeffers has produced his most appealing work yet, conjuring up a magical piece of fiction that is not only divinely illustrated and wittily told, but perfectly realised." Junior

Praise for ‘Lost and Found’:

‘An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.’ Independent Online

‘Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship…illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression…and body language.’ Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian

‘Beautifully illustrated, simple warm story…little children will love to share it.’ Carousel

‘Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. It’s a wonderful picture book.’ Publishing News

‘My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.’ Irish Independent

Praise for ‘How to Catch a Star’:

‘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.’ The Guardian

‘This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams.’ Mail on Sunday

‘Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller

  • Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2011

ISBN: 9780007182305

Dimensions: 236mm x 231mm x 5mm

Weight: 400g

32 pages