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

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.

Author: William Joyce
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/19/2012
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.20h x 11.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781442457027
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 152402 / Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Ladybug Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/07/2012 pg. 52
Shelf Awareness 06/22/2012
Booklist 07/01/2012 pg. 70
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 78
New York Times Book Review 08/26/2012 pg. 18
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 30 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 70

About the Author
William Joyce does a lot of stuff but children's books are his true bailiwick (The Guardians series, Dinosaur Bob series, 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. Talk to William Joyce and see upcoming work at @HeyBillJoyce on Twitter and Instagram.

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. Visit him at JoeBluhm.Blogspot.com.