Oliver Jeffers' artistieke praktijk omvat diverse media, waaronder veelgeprezen schilderijen die wereldwijd worden tentoongesteld. Zijn kenmerkende visuele stijl voegt een unieke en boeiende kwaliteit toe aan zijn verhalen. Jeffers combineert meesterlijk artistieke vaardigheid met narratieve diepgang, en creëert werken die resoneren bij lezers van alle leeftijden. Zijn creaties verkennen vaak thema's als verbinding, ontdekking en de menselijke ervaring.
The book presents a vibrant visual biography that intertwines the author's passion for storytelling and art, showcasing the life of an artist whose charm captivates audiences. It appeals to both art enthusiasts and book lovers of all ages, offering a unique perspective on creativity and inspiration.
An irresistible little library slipcase containting four fabulous stories by internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture books star, Oliver Jeffers!
PICTURE BOOKS. Shining star Oliver Jeffers is back with this star spangled inter-galactic adventure tale in space! One day a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up, up and away he flies, high into the sky. Whizzing past clouds, stars and planets until suddenly, he runs out of petrol! Miles from earth, the boy crashes into the moon and waits. Just as he is beginning to get cold and lonely, a friendly martian appears from the darkness, also with a broken aircraft. Together they come up with a super plan to float the boy back down to earth to collect his toolbox. Can the boy find his way back home safely and will he ever make it back up to the moon to rescue his friend?
Well, hello. And welcome to this planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else... Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you've just got to be kind.
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. Kids can imagine their own conversations with crayons with this picture book by Daywalt and "New York Times"-bestselling illustrator Jeffers. Full color.
The story follows a girl residing in a haunted house, brought to life through interactive, transparent pages that enhance the reading experience. Renowned artist Oliver Jeffers creates a captivating visual narrative that invites readers to explore the interplay between the girl and her ghostly surroundings, making it a truly unique picture book.
Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture book phenomenon, Here We Are, this baby record book makes the perfect gift for families to treasure forever! Well, hello. Welcome to this planet. We call it Earth. We're glad you found us. Welcome a newborn to the world with this gorgeous baby record book, celebrating milestones and special moments from before birth to early years. Including three envelopes,a card pocket to hold keepsakes, plus spaces for baby's footprints and family photographs, this is the perfect place to cherish memories of a little one's arrival on Planet Earth!
Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much ...
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: his crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking -- each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?
The hilarious sequel to the prize-winning, international bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit! Watch out - the crayons are back and they're crosser than ever! One day Duncan receives a set of postcards from his crayons who have been lost, forgotten, broken - even melted in a clothes dryer and stuck to a sock! A hilarious text and joyful illustrations combine to show that crayons have feelings too in this laugh-out-loud sequel to bestselling picture book The Day the Crayons Quit.
