{"product_id":"the-boy-his-stories-and-how-they-came-to-be-hardcover","title":"The Boy: His Stories and How They Came to Be - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOliver Jeffers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom beloved \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes an exquisite collection of his much-loved picture books \u003ci\u003eHow to Catch a Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Way Back Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUp and Down\u003c\/i\u003e, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of each!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce there was a boy, and one day . . . \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithin the pages of this gorgeous picture book anthology is a special letter from Oliver and more than one hundred sketches, notes, and ideas, carefully chosen from his archives and revealed here for the first time. Watch as the boy and his friends spring to life on the sketchbook pages...see the real-life starfish that appears in \u003ci\u003eHow to Catch a Star\u003c\/i\u003e, learn the true story of a boy and a penguin that inspired \u003ci\u003eLost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e, and much, much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis incredible volume gives a unique insight into the life story of these iconic books--loved by readers across the globe--and celebrates the incredible work of one of today's most highly regarded picture book creators. The perfect gift for new parents!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOliver Jeffers\u003c\/b\u003e makes art and tells stories. From his highly acclaimed debut, \u003ci\u003eHow to Catch a Star\u003c\/i\u003e he has gone on to create a collection of bestselling picture books which have been translated into many language all over the world, winning multiple awards including the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award, Blue Peter Book of the Year, and CBI Book of the Year, and he has been shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal five times. \u003ci\u003eLost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e was made into a BAFTA-winning animated film. Like the boy, Oliver has been on many adventures, but so far, he has never got stuck on the moon. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and young son.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.5 x 10.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605281660972,"sku":"9780593114742","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-boy-his-stories-and-how-they-came-to-be-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}