Once Upon an Alphabet

Once Upon an Alphabet is a highly original collection of twenty-six short stories, one for each letter of the alphabet, by acclaimed author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers. Designed for children aged 6-9, this book transforms the familiar alphabet into a springboard for hilarious, thrilling, and sometimes perilous adventures. Readers will meet a diverse cast of characters, including Edmund the astronaut, and the dynamic duo of Owl and Octopus, making it a perfect book for dipping in and out of or reading cover-to-cover. It encourages imagination and a love for storytelling and is a flagship publication that won the CBI Book of the Year.

WINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEARA flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style! The letters of our alphabet work tirelessly to make words that in turn make stories, but what is there was a story FOR each of the letters instead? Turn the pages of this exquisite book to find out... Here you will discover twenty-six short stories introducing a host of new characters (plus the occasional familiar face). From Edmund the astronaut with his awkward fear of heights, via the dynamic new investigative due of the Owl and the Octopus, through to the Zeppelin that just might get Edmund a little bit closer to where he needs to be, this book is packed with funny, thrilling, perilous and above all entertaining tales inspired by every letter of the alphabet. An adventure to follow from A to Z, or a treasure trove to dip in and out of, Once Upon an Alphabet is a work of exhilarating originality from artist Oliver Jeffers, the creator of much-loved modern classics such as Lost and Found and The Incredible Book Eating Boy.