Oliver Jeffers
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Publication Date
2017
Language
English
Description
When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers' most...
Author
Language
English
Description
Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Full color. 9 1/2 x 11. 32 pp. Pub. 11/17. (Fiction, Ages 4-8)
4) Stuck
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Publication Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries to knock it down with increasingly larger and more outrageous things.
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The Crayons are thankful for so many things—from blueberries to night skies to life jackets to their parents and the luck that brought them all together. This humorous, mini hardcover book shows that there are so many things to be thankful for, everywhere we look! A great gift for Thanksgiving—or for any day you feel grateful.
7) Begin again
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Publication Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In his first illustrated book created specifically for readers of all ages, Oliver Jeffers shares a very brief history of humanity and shares his dreams for where we go from here."--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
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 . . .
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Publication Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A young girl lives in a haunted house, but she has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? Step inside and help the girl as she searches under the stairs, behind the sofa, and in the attic for the ghost"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has places to go, Rodney has to see a man about a dog, Regis has to wash his hair, and Pearl has a list of items she needs to cross off as quickly as she can. Bridget's friends are all too busy to hang out! Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone? In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers'...
14) Lost and found
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Publication Date
2006
Language
English
Description
While trying his best to help a penguin that has shown up at his door, a boy journeys all the way to the South Pole, only to realize that the penguin was never lost.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
2026.
Language
English
Description
This illustrated children's book depicts a group of crayon characters experiencing bath time in different ways. Each character expresses a distinct preference and imaginative approach, from relaxing in the tub to engaging in pretend play. Through brief text and colorful illustrations, the book presents bath time as a playful daily routine, emphasizing humor and creativity for young readers.
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"After convincing one group of Crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's Crayons have disappeared once more. But this time they've gone out into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy...
Author
Publisher
Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"The Crayons are getting ready to go to bed, but each crayon has something special they need to fall asleep. Blue Crayon needs a drink of water, Orange Crayon needs a blankie, Red Crayon needs a story or two or three. What do you need to fall asleep?"--Provided by publisher.




