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The Heart and the Bottle

By: Oliver Jeffers
Narrated by: Helena Bonham Carter
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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?

©2010 Oliver Jeffers (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Difficult Discussions Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction

Critic reviews

“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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Helena Bonham Carter, was perfectly chosen to narrate this hidden gem of a tale. Feels as much of a story for adults, as it does for children.

Mends all little broken hearts

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