A Day Off School

A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators.

When Herbie has the sniffles, he has to take the day off school. But Herbie doesn't mind – he is excited about all the things he can do at home, like building a fort, playing Space Blasters and racing his cars! But by lunchtime, Herbie has grown tired of keeping himself busy, and he starts to wonder what might be happening at school… What if there is a dog on the loose? What if pirates have invaded? Is Herbie missing out on all the action?

Reviews

Praise for HOW TO CATCH A STAR:

“The best recent picture book by light years … stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph

“Hail to new talent … if only all picture books could be this good” Bookseller

Praise for LOST AND FOUND by Oliver Jeffers:

“A heart-warming story” Guardian

“My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.” Irish Independent

“An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.” Independent Online

Praise for UP AND DOWN by Oliver Jeffers:

“Full of heart” Irish Times

"Visually witty, poignant and spare" Culture, Sunday Times

About the author

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year.

www.oliverjeffers.com