Description
A wonderful story about the meaning of loneliness and the importance of friendship.
One day a penguin arrives on a boy's door step.
The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin.
So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his rowing boat on a journey to the South Pole.
But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all...
About the Author
Oliver Jeffers graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award. 'Lost and Found' animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.
Reviews
'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
'One of the most perfect stories in recent years featuring... one of the best conclusions in all of children's fiction. I can't wait until my nephew is old enough to read this with me, but until then, I'm more than happy to read it to myself. A minor masterpiece and one which will remain with you forever.' Bury Free Press
'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
Awards
Winner of Nestle Children's Book Prize: Age 5 and Under 2005.
Book Information
ISBN 9780007150359
Author Oliver Jeffers
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 271mm * 265mm * 5mm
