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Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.


Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.
But the power of story will save the day.


Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children’s literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today’s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it’s story that we truly celebrate—and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce,

SKU: 9781442457027
$19.99Price
  • William Joyce does a lot of stuff but children's books are his true bailiwick ( The Numberlys, Rolie Polie Olie, Dinosaur Bob, George Shrinks, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also his Academy Award-winning short film, to name a few). He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. 


    Joe Bluhm is an Academy Award-winning artist who worked with William Joyce on The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He's also a character designer, animator, and recovering theme park caricaturist. He lives in Louisiana with his wife. 

  • The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.

    ISBN-13: 9781442457027
    Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
    Publication date: 06/19/2012
    Pages: 56
    Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 11.80(h) x 0.46(d)
    Age Range: 4 - 8 Years
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