Synopses & Reviews
The book that inspired the Academy Award
-winning short film, from
New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.
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.
Review
"If you loved the Oscar-winning film that goes by the same title, you will take to heart the book on which it is based. William Joyce exploits each medium to the fullest....In Joyce's artwork, the books come to life as a full cast of characters....Morris stands in for all book lovers, and reminds us of the way stories live on only when we share them." Shelf Awareness, starred review
Synopsis
The book that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film, from
New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.
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.
About the Author
William Joyce does a lot of stuffandmdash;films, apps, Olympic curlingandmdash;but childrenandrsquo;s books are his true bailiwick (andlt;iandgt;Billyandrsquo;s Boogerandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; The Numberlysandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;The Man in the Moonandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare Kingandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;A Bean, A Stalk, and a Boy Named Jackandlt;/iandgt;; and the #1 andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling andlt;iandgt;The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmoreandlt;/iandgt;, which is also an Academy Awardandndash;winning short film, to name a few). He lives with his family in Shreveport, Louisiana.William Joyce does a lot of stuffandmdash;films, apps, Olympic curlingandmdash;but childrenandrsquo;s books are his true bailiwick (andlt;iandgt;Billyandrsquo;s Boogerandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; The Numberlysandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;The Man in the Moonandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare Kingandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;A Bean, A Stalk, and a Boy Named Jackandlt;/iandgt;; and the #1 andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling andlt;iandgt;The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmoreandlt;/iandgt;, which is also an Academy Awardandndash;winning short film, to name a few). He lives with his family in Shreveport, Louisiana.