Book Of Opposites

By (author) Jeffers Oliver
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A spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!

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A spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!

Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to opposites to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all nurseries.

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Praise for Here We Are:

“The witty images are atmospheric and full of enthralling detail” Nicolette Jones / The Times

“An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian

“Beautiful illustrations” Creative Review

“There is a childlike awe and wonder about the stars and planets in the book” The Irish Times

‘Delightfully illustrated’ Time

‘Beautifully illustrated’ Artists & Illustrators

‘This performer had assured pace and charm. The storytelling was captivating and a beautifully realised gem, with a surprise ending. Gorgeous!’ Audio Production Awards judges

Biographical note

Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. From his much-loved debut, How to Catch a Star, he has gone on to create a collection of award-winning and bestselling picture books, which have been translated all over the globe, including the New York Times number 1 bestseller and TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year, Here We Are. Oliver is from Belfast and now lives and works in Brooklyn.

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From the creator of the #1 bestselling Here We Are

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From the creator of the #1 bestselling Here We Are

• The perfect gift for a new baby or young child.

• Here We Are was inspired by the birth of Oliver’s son Harland.

• Oliver is one of the most important and talented artists in today’s market, whose picture books have been translated in to 46 languages, selling more than 16 million copies worldwide [Bids Jan 2021, including US sales of Crayons books]

• Here We Are was animated by Apple, broadcast on Apple TV, globally on 17th April 2020.

• Here We Are was a New York Times #1 Best Seller in first week of publication!

• Here We Are won #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017

• Here We Are has sold almost 900k units, worldwide, and has been translated into 29 languages!

• Oliver Jeffers won Gold in the new ‘Audio Performer of the Year’ category at the Audio Production Awards, 2018, for his narration of Here We Are.

• Here We Are was shortlisted for the London Book Fair Children''s Travel Book of the Year

• HarperCollins is the original and future home of Oliver’s solo picture books

• 2014 saw the 10th anniversary of Oliver’s debut picture book How to Catch a Star, with media, marketing and publicity raising the profile of all of Oliver’s books.

• Oliver has been the recipient of some of children''s books highest accolades, including the Nestlé Gold Medal for Lost and Found and the Irish Picture Book of the Year for The Incredible Book Eating Boy. Other award-winning titles include The Way Back Home, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. An animated film of Lost and Found won a BAFTA for Best Animation in 2009.

• Check out Oliver’s fantastic website at www.oliverjeffersworld.com

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