The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by:
William Joyce (author)
Joe Bluhm (author)
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...
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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.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781442457027 (1442457023)
ASIN: 1442457023
Publish date: June 19th 2012
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 52
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Writing,
Juvenile,
Books About Books,
Art,
Picture Books,
Death,
Storytime
Not too long ago I watched a beautiful little animated short film entitled The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. There is no dialogue and yet it (excuse the phrase) spoke to me on a very personal level. Imagine my delight when I discovered that it was created by the same man that create...
I read this story over and over again and the more I read it, the richer it became. It’s about words, it’s about books, it’s about stories and order and life and ….I could go on but I think everyone who reads it will find their own meaning. Morris loved stories and books, writing his own joys and ...
written by William Joyce, illustrated by William Joyce and Joe Bluhm (I'm going to meet them sometime in March) I first encountered this story when the animated short based on the book was nominated for (and later won) an academy award. The short is very good, and I recommend you watch it. In fact...
This is the Book Person's book. It touched me deeply.
"And so our story ends as it began.... ...with the opening of a book." What a nice little story. Beautiful Illustrations by William Joyce and Joe Bluhm. William Joyce's The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, is a stunning story about Mr. Morris Lessmore's life. How he loved words, ...