Where to Hide a Star, Oliver Jeffers
Where to Hide a Star, Oliver Jeffers
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Where to Hide a Star

Author: Oliver Jeffers

Narrator: Oliver Jeffers

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2024


Synopsis

World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship—and sharing what brings us joy.

Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers!

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 . . .

The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world—now introducing a brand-new character!

About The Author

Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance and sculpture. His engagements and practice are truly international in scope. His critically acclaimed picture books have been the recipients of numerous awards, including a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award, TIME Best Book of the Year, Bologna Ragazzi Award, an Irish Book Award, a United Kingdom Literary Association Award and two Emmy Awards for the Apple TV adaptation of Here We Are: Notes For Living on Planet Earth. He has exhibited at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the National Portrait Gallery in London, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Jeffers work is currently featured in the new long-term exhibition “Building Stories” at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. He also recently received a Member of the Order of the British Empire Award (MBE) for his Services in Art.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Claire on November 17, 2024

This is really cute. I love the penguin! And he's the one to watch here. He's in the background a lot but he's doing some interesting things. Building the penguin snowman is my favourite (plus it waves when they leave). A heartwarming ending as well.......more

Goodreads review by Nrlhakimin on February 22, 2025

We had a beautiful bedtime reading session with this book. They have grown up with Oliver Jeffers’ works and it is always special to read his stories together. Oliver Jeffers has returned with another charming addition to The Boy series. This time it is about a boy who loves playing hide-and-seek wit......more

Goodreads review by Rina on November 16, 2024

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 d......more

Goodreads review by Great Escape Books on February 24, 2025

Our Review... A young boy enjoys delightful days of playing hide-and-seek with his two friends — a lovable penguin and a shimmering star. The penguin has a favourite hiding spot that’s not well hidden, and the star struggles to find the best places to hide every game. One fateful day, when the pengui......more

Goodreads review by Phillip on November 17, 2024

Glorious Oh man, what a book. Like any brilliant picture book, it’s all in those small details. And this has so much heart to go with it. Just when you’re already enjoying it, there’s such a lovely heart-bump. And it is SO charming, not missing a single part of the creative wonder we’ve come to love......more


Quotes

Praise for Where to Hide a Star:

* "Notable for its simplicity, insight, and charm . . . A welcome addition to this captivating series." —Booklist, STARRED review

"[T]he author/illustrator excels at cultivating a rose-hued melancholy sweetness that will linger long after the book is closed. A gratifying story of loving and letting go." —Kirkus Reviews

"[Y]oung readers will be more enamored of the whimsical, characteristic artwork." —School Library Journal