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Lost and Found [Paperback]

Oliver Jeffers
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
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Book Description

2 May 2006

From the rising star of children’s picture books comes the magical tale of friendship and loneliness, a boy and a penguin.

There once was a boy… and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. 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 row 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…


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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks (2 May 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007150369
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007150366
  • Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 26.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘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

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Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door...he didn't know where it came from or who it belonged to. The penguin looked sad and the boy thought it must be lost. So he decided to help it find its way home, even if that meant rowing all the way to the South Pole...

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lost and Found 3 Nov 2005
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Absolutely mesmerising - my neices and nephews love this book. Beautiful illustrations, a simple story and more fantastic discoveries everytime they read it. Wonderful.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for little ones 14 Jan 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I came across this story having accidentally caught the animation that was made of this book on TV. So, I bought the book for my son.

The pictures are really enjoyable; they're simple, clear and bright without being gaudy. It's a great little story that is just long enough for short attention spans both young and old.

Recommended. And if you get chance to see the film of the book then I'd definitely recommend that too.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical :) 9 Jan 2012
By carly
Format:Hardcover
Lost and Found pop up edition is simply magical, the story and the illustrations are fantastic, they move round and change to flow beautifully with the story.

One day a boy finds a penguin at his doorstep, he thinks he must be lost, so sets out to find where he comes from. The little boy sets out on his adventure in his row-boat, to the South Pole, to bring the poor little penguin home.

In the end he goes back to find the penguin because he realises he isn't lost, he's just lonely. The whole story is simply darling, everything was so well written and put together, my little one (3) was entranced from start to finish, she kept going back to the book, pulling the tabs, popping up the pages and flipping the tabs up and down.

My daughter loved it so much she is away to bed with it, with a reminder to be very careful with all the little tabs.

Oliver Jeffers has done a wonderful job with Lost and Found, we will go back and read it again and again, a new favourite.

A big thank-you to Harper Collins for the review copy. :)

Put this on your wishlist for your little one today, they will love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
I love it, ,my,little girl loves it, it is a beautifully written and drawn tale about 2 friends, lovely highly recommend it.
Published 10 days ago by Mrs Louise Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful little book
lovely artwork and a sweet story about loneliness and friendship. perfect for children and not mind numbing for the adults who will be reading it.
Published 1 month ago by Sarah Ashurst
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest children's books there is...
This is a splendid little book, beautifully illustrated and fun to read for kids and grown-ups. I'd recomend thd DVD as well.
Published 1 month ago by Julian Gale
5.0 out of 5 stars Like the story
Notice this book many times, finally remember to buy it, very nice and warm story.
I'm an illustrator too, like to collect nice works. Wish I can have my own book soon. ^_^
Published 1 month ago by pengcassie
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely tale of friendship
Very very different to the basic storybook by Oliver Jeffers, with added storylines and characters. A fabulous animated story I've used with a class of Junior children who love it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Truth us always simple
This is a wonderful book with gorgeous illustrations and thought-provoking text.

Children will love it - but so will adults.

And... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DR
5.0 out of 5 stars a nice story book
i like this book, it has nice story and lovely pictures, this book is for older children so my daughter a little to ypoung but she likes looking at the pictures
Published 3 months ago by Daniella
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These books are totally amazing. I bought one, then several more after being recommended by Chris Evans on Radio 2. The story, pictures, illustrations etc are amazing.... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Ashdown
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story about friendship
Not too long making it suitable for a bedtime story. Is a bit magical but basically about boyhood friendship. Sweet.
Published 4 months ago by Pheadgirl
4.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must-have in your library.
This is a sweet and touching story about happiness, purpose and a certain sense of belonging. Minimalist, it lets your inner strings to play the music for you. Classic. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tunde Katalin Tarnoczi
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