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Up and Down

By Oliver Jeffers

Part of the The Boy series

Adjectives

heart-warming inspiring humorous

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

The boy and his penguin friend do everything together until the penguin dreams of flying. Despite the boy's advice, the penguin sets off on his own to achieve flight. Along the way, they both discover the true value of their friendship and the joy of shared experiences.

About the author

Oliver Jeffers is a much-loved author and illustrator from Northern Ireland. He creates imaginative picture books, including the famous ‘Lost and Found’ and ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’. Oliver’s stories are full of adventure and heart, and his playful drawings help to bring his wonderful characters and worlds to life.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2011

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