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The Heart and the Bottle
- Author
- Oliver Jeffers
- Narrator
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 3 February 2011
- Run Time
- 4 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale.
Once there was a girl who was full of wonderment at how the world worked. She shared all her dreams and excitement with her father, who always had the answer to every question. That is until one day when his chair was empty, not to be filled again – how would the girl ever find meaning from her life again?
Critics Review
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Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:
“Beautifully produced and profoundly moving… It made me cry, and I’m pretty sure I won’t be the only one.” The Irish Times
“Jeffers anatomises loss and the processes of grief with an honesty and ingenuity that will move adults and children of any age.” Telegraph
Praise for Oliver Jeffers:
“Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship … illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression … and body language.” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian
“Hail to new talent … If only all picture books could be this good.” The Bookseller
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Details
- Author
- Oliver Jeffers
- Narrator
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Duration
- 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 February 2011
- ISBN
- 9780007429158
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Early years: first experiences, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief
Synopsis
Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale. Once there was a girl who was full of wonderment at how the world worked. She shared all her dreams and excitement with her father, who always had the answer to every question. That is until one day when his chair was empty, not to be filled again – how would the girl ever find meaning from her life again?
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