The illustrations in this book are amazing! I could look at them all day! The reader will be surprised and delighted as the story unfolds. The little boy plays hide and seek with his friends and loses Star. Where is Star hiding? The reader may know. A fun read for all ages.
— Judi M
Another Jeffers gem featuring The Boy and his friends, old and new. This beautifully illustrated tale of a game of hide and seek that goes off course is a heartwarming alternative to seasonal star stories, and leaves room for children of all ages to think about what they might do to support a friend, while ending on a happy, satisfying note.
— Laura J
Description
World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship—and sharing what brings us joy.
Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers!
Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend . . .
The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world—now introducing a brand-new character!
About the Author
Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance and sculpture. His engagements and practice are truly international in scope. His critically acclaimed picture books have been the recipients of numerous awards, including a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award, TIME Best Book of the Year, Bologna Ragazzi Award, an Irish Book Award, a United Kingdom Literary Association Award and two Emmy Awards for the Apple TV adaptation of Here We Are: Notes For Living on Planet Earth. He has exhibited at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the National Portrait Gallery in London, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Jeffers work is currently featured in the new long-term exhibition “Building Stories” at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. He also recently received a Member of the Order of the British Empire Award (MBE) for his Services in Art.
Praise For…
Praise for Where to Hide a Star:
* "Notable for its simplicity, insight, and charm . . . A welcome addition to this captivating series." —Booklist, STARRED review
"[T]he author/illustrator excels at cultivating a rose-hued melancholy sweetness that will linger long after the book is closed. A gratifying story of loving and letting go." —Kirkus Reviews
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