Lost and Found (book) facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Oliver Jeffers |
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| Illustrator | Oliver Jeffers |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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5 September 2005 |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-0-00-715035-9 |
| OCLC | 62889296 |
| [E] 22 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.J3643 Los 2005 |
Lost and Found is a heartwarming children's picture book. It was created by the amazing author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. This book was first published in 2005. It quickly became a favorite among young readers.
The story earned some important awards. It won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award. It was also chosen as the Blue Peter Book of the Year. These honors show how much people loved the book.
A few years later, in 2008, Lost and Found was made into an animated short film. Studio AKA produced this lovely movie. Philip Hunt was the director. It was shown on Channel 4, a TV channel in the UK.
What is Lost and Found About?
The book tells the story of a boy and a penguin. One day, a penguin shows up at the boy's door. The boy thinks the penguin is lost. He decides to help the penguin find its way home.
They go on a long journey together. They travel across the sea in a rowboat. The boy tries very hard to return the penguin. He believes the penguin is just misplaced.
This adventure teaches them about friendship. It shows how important it is to care for others. The story has a sweet and surprising ending.
Who is Oliver Jeffers?
Oliver Jeffers is a famous artist and writer. He was born in Australia. He grew up in Northern Ireland. Now, he lives in the United States.
He is known for his unique drawing style. His books often feature simple, yet powerful stories. Many of his characters are very memorable.
Besides Lost and Found, he has written many other popular books. Some of these include How to Catch a Star and The Incredible Book Eating Boy. His books are loved by children and adults worldwide.
Lost and Found on Stage
The story of Lost and Found has also been performed live. A special stage version was created for children. It was made for kids aged three and older.
Two theatre companies worked together on it. They were Travelling Light and Polka Theatre. The play brought the book's characters to life.
The show was performed in April 2011. It took place at the historic Jacksons Lane theatre. This theatre is located in Highgate, London. It was a chance for fans to see the story in a new way.
