The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

$15.99

Hardcover
Author: William Joyce
Illustrator: William Joyce, Joe Bluhm
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publish Date: June 2012
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.7
EAN: 9781442457027

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Overview

The book that inspired the Academy Awardwinning 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.

Details

Pages: 56
Dimensions: 8.2 x 11.7 x 0.7 in
Lexile Score: 650
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 1442457023

Awards

2015 Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2014 Florida Children's Book Award - Nominee (Pre K - 2nd Grade)
2014 Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee (Picture Storybook)
2014 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2014 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2013 Christopher Awards - Winner (Books for Young People)
2013 Ladybug Picture Book Award - Nominee (Children's Picture)
2013 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize - Winner (Children's)
2012 NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner (Preschoolers & Up)