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by William Joyce (Author), William Joyce (Illustrator), Joe Bluhm (Illustrator)
The book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.
Morris Lessmore loved words.He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.
Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.
But the power of story will save the day.
Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children's literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today's world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it's story that we truly celebrate--and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.
Author Biography
William Joyce does a lot of stuff but children's books are his true bailiwick (The Guardians series, Dinosaur Bob series, George Shrinks, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also his Academy Award-winning short film, to name a few). He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. Talk to William Joyce and see upcoming work at @HeyBillJoyce on Twitter and Instagram.
Joe Bluhm is an Academy Award-winning artist who worked with William Joyce on The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He's also a character designer, animator, and recovering theme park caricaturist. He lives in Louisiana. Visit him at JoeBluhm.Blogspot.com.
Number of Pages: 56
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.2 x 11.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 19, 2012
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award (2014)
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards (2012)
Award: Christopher Awards (2013)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
