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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
By JOYCE, William
- ISBN
- 978-1-4424-6489-6 978-1-4424-5702-7
- Publisher
- S & S Atheneum
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2012 | Preschool to Grade 4
Pre-Gr 3—Joyce's Academy Award-winning animated short-film-turned-app that celebrates those who care about (and receive nourishment from) books is, ironically, now a picture book. The wonder and mystery inherent in the wordless film and the ability to manipulate the visuals and play the soundtrack on the app's piano beg the question: Can the book compete? As it turns out, the book has its own rewards. Clarity comes from Joyce's well-chosen words. In the opening on a New Orleans balcony, readers learn that Morris "...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
In this affectionate love letter, a lady propelled by "flying books" tosses one to Morris Lessmore, which leads him to an e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
