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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- When Jeffers' baby son was born he wrote Here We Are. Now he has a daughter, and this is his gift to her! In unforced rhyme he plans a future with her, one where they build a house to be a home, and walls and gates, and towers and roads and boats and comfy places to rest, places to stay and store their love… Illustrated in his trademark style, full of colour and light and sweet touches of humour . A beautiful tribute to a parent's love, and all the possibilities having a daughter brings to their life. Lindy Jones
Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories. From his much-loved debut, How to Catch a Star, he has gone on to create a collection of award-winning and bestselling picture books, which have been translated all over the globe, including the New York Times number 1 bestseller and TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year, Here We Are. Oliver is from Belfast and now lives and works in Brooklyn. He has rudimentary building skills, but a lot of imagination and some new team mates.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- When Jeffers' baby son was born he wrote Here We Are. Now he has a daughter, and this is his gift to her! In unforced rhyme he plans a future with her, one where they build a house to be a home, and walls and gates, and towers and roads and boats and comfy places to rest, places to stay and store their love… Illustrated in his trademark style, full of colour and light and sweet touches of humour . A beautiful tribute to a parent's love, and all the possibilities having a daughter brings to their life. Lindy Jones
Praise for Here We Are: The witty images are atmospheric and full of enthralling detail Nicolette Jones / The Times An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic The Guardian Beautiful illustrations Creative Review There is a childlike awe and wonder about the stars and planets in the book The Irish Times 'Delightfully illustrated' Time 'Beautifully illustrated' Artists & Illustrators 'This performer had assured pace and charm. The storytelling was captivating and a beautifully realised gem, with a surprise ending. Gorgeous!' Audio Production Awards judges
