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What We’ll Build by Oliver Jeffers

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What We’ll Build

Author
Oliver Jeffers
Narrator
Oliver Jeffers
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publish Date
6 October 2020
Run Time
4 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Home and daily life, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, Children’s / Teenage fiction: True stories told as fiction

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What to expect

A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the global phenomenon Here We Are!

What shall we build, you and I?

I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine.
We’ll build a watch to keep our time.

A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm.

From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need to build a together future.

Critics Review

  • 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
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  • “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

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Details
Author
Oliver Jeffers
Narrator
Oliver Jeffers
Duration
4 minutes
Release Date
6 October 2020
ISBN
9780008382223
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Genre
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Home and daily life, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, Children’s / Teenage fiction: True stories told as fiction

Synopsis

A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the global phenomenon Here We Are! What shall we build, you and I? I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine. We’ll build a watch to keep our time. A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm. From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need to build a together future.

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