Oliver Jeffers

[Queneau]

I have loved the work of Oliver Jeffers for a long time, but have sort of rediscovered my love for him when reading the books to my son. There must be some more love for him here. I have shown his work to a number of adults who have all enjoyed it too. Stuck seems to be the most enjoyed by those I've recommend him to. It's about a kid called Floyd who gets a kite stuck in a tree and tries to find a way to get it out. Hilarious and, as with all of his work, beautifully illustrated.

His artwork is a major part of the attraction of Drew Daywalt's The Day the Crayon's Quit too.

Other Jeffer's work worth checking out is his debut, How to Catch a Star and The Incredible Book Eating Boy. His most recent effort, Once Upon an Alphabet is a beautiful book that features a different story for each letter of the alphabet.

The Huey's are a pretty decent collection of books too and the audio versions by Jarvis Cocker are fantastic.

So, yes, looking for more Jeffers appreciation and perhaps adaptations or rarities I might not know about. Or similar children's writers. Is there anyone like him?

[jobotic]

Yeah my son really enjoyed Stuck and The Incredible Book Eating Boy. Will look out for Once Upon an Alphabet, thanks.

The only one I know that you haven't mentioned is The Great Paper Caper which is pretty funny. 

[hoverdonkey]

Yep, big fans round this way. One of my favourites is The Day The Crayons Quit - a beautiful looking book. He didn't write it, but did illustrate it.





Edit: Oh yeah, you mentioned it.

[Queneau]

The only one I know that you haven't mentioned is The Great Paper Caper which is pretty funny.

Been a while since I read that, I do really need to buy a copy.

The Day the Crayons Quit has been used to good effect to get youngsters writing. A primary school I know got pupils to write something similar about gel pens. Great stuff.