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Up and Down [Hardcover]

Oliver Jeffers (Author, Illustrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Book Description

Release date: December 2, 2010 | Age Range: 3 - 7 years | Lexile Measure: 680L (What's this?)
A penguin has wings for a reason . . . doesn't he? Having a best friend with his own airplane is one thing, but actually experiencing what it feels like to fly by himself? Here is one penguin who believes this is precisely what he needs to feel complete. Only . . . if flying by himself is so wonderful, then why does he feel so empty?

Because some experiences are better shared. (And penguins are much happier on the ground.)

Oliver Jeffers delivers the perfect companion to his much-loved Lost and Found. Penguins everywhere will take flight in delight.

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Amazon Best Books of the Month, December 2010: Oliver Jeffers has created an enchanting story of two friends, a boy and a penguin, whom we first met in Lost & Found. In Up & Down, the penguin dreams of flying--he has wings, after all--but nothing seems to be working until he spots an advertisement looking for a living cannonball. The penguin’s excitement overtakes him and he sets off to fulfill his dream without telling the boy, only to realize later how much he misses his friend. Fortunately, the boy and the penguin are soon reunited, because it’s all well and good to fly through the air alone, but the best part is having a friend to catch you on the way back down. Wonderfully expressive illustrations complement this story of independence and friendship.--Seira Wilson

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 2–Once upon a time, in a book called Lost and Found (Philomel, 2006), a penguin appeared at a small boy's doorstep. Since that adventure, in which the two traveled to the South Pole in a rowboat, the boy has crash-landed his plane on the moon and rocketed into space to catch a star. In this installment, the fearless, practical, and sympathetic child–drawn as a circle (head), square (striped shirt), and two lines (legs)–is back with his penguin friend. They play Telephone, Parcheesi, and tuba-guitar duets–until the penguin decides that he must learn to fly. “He did own wings after all, although they didn't seem to work very well. But that didn't stop the penguin trying.” Quirky watercolor illustrations enrich the plot with examples–e.g., increasingly large balloons tied around the bird's middle, or the penguin leaping from a desk chair mounted atop a dresser while the boy sets out a pillow for a landing pad. A chance sighting of a circus help-wanted poster takes the penguin off on his own and both friends must follow exciting, suspenseful, and wistful paths back to one another. Jeffers has an endearing, deceptively simple style that will warm the hearts of children and adults. An expert draughtsman and a gifted colorist, he creates artwork that is as masterful as it is eccentric. (Devoted readers will be delighted to find pictorial references to his earlier books.) His peculiar plots combine with a saccharine-free sensitivity to the nuances of friendship, making this book just plain special.–Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Philomel; First Edition edition (December 2, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399255451
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399255458
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 10.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 19.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is an artist, designer, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland. He graduated from the University of Ulster with a degree in Visual Communication.

From figurative painting and installation, to illustration and picture-book making, his work has been exhibited in New York, Dublin, London, Sydney, Washington DC, and Belfast.

He is widely known for his picture books for children, published by HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA. How to Catch a Star debuted in 2004 to critical acclaim, and Lost and Found (2005), won the Nestles Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal 2006, the Blue Peter Book Award 2006 and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal the same year. The Incredible Book Eating Boy (2007) won the Irish Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and his fourth Book The Way Back Home was released in September 2007 and The Great Paper Caper will be publlished in September 2008.

Jeffers' style of illustration uses mixed medium and is recognised for its subtle narrative and use of space in composition. As a freelance illustrator he has worked for clients such as Orange UK, Lavazza, Sony PSP, RCA Records, Starbucks, candycollective, Blanka, Graphic, the Vacuum and the Irish Times.

Jeffers' artwork consists of figurative painting executed on either canvas or three dimensional objects, both found and made. His most recent solo show (Additional Information, Belfast December 2006) studied the balance between form and content by drawing parallels between the arts and sciences, in which figurative oil paintings were over laid with mathematical equations.

As a co-founder of the art collective OAR, along with Rory Jeffers, Mac Premo and Duke Riley, their exhibitions include 9 Days in Belfast, book and the award winning BUILDING.

In 2007, Jeffers was the official World Book Day Ilustrator.

Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4.

Customer Reviews

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“ Son then proclaimed he wants all of Oliver Jeffers books! ” sharkdog  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ His books are beautifully written and illustrated - sweet and silly. ” KipVV  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Gave this book as a gift to my grandson. ” mary a echols  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars We heart Penguins December 28, 2010
By Elizabeth Q. Howard
Format:Hardcover
This book has beautiful illustrations. The colors are rich and the characters are drawn with much humor. I really enjoy showing my son the actions that are occuring on the page that are not explained by the text. For expample, on one page the little boy is trying to describe to a owl how his penguin friend can not fly. This is shown by arrows and thought bubbles.
My son is only 2 years old, but requests the Oliver Jeffers books often for bedtime. I however would consider purchasing this book for a child up to the age or 6 or 7. This story can be enjoyed by child and parent.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming January 2, 2011
By L. W. Langston
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is an excellent follow-up to Lost and Found, where the boy and his penguin friend are introduced. It's not necessary to have read the first book to appreciate this one, but having both would be awesome for a child's personal library. Kids (and adults) will experience all the complexities and emotions that go along with friendship while the illustrations add the perfect touch. The author's message comes through crystal clear, making its way into your heart to stay.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly Disappointing September 18, 2011
By Peter Wake
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
While 'Lost and Found' has been a strong favourite of my son, this has not. It seems to be a sequel to the aforementioned book, but it doesn't really deliver.

The art is as good as the other Oliver Jeffers books, and there's a clear narrative that doesn't require you to explain pages, but the story itself doesn't really work that well, which is a pity.

If you have all the other books by this author, then this is a nice addition, but I wouldn't recommend it as a first purchase. Also, the lack of a board format version means that you have to keep the book away from your toddlers: my son loves turning the pages on his books, but he has trouble with these big pages, which crease easily; even though it's only been read a few times it's already had some mishaps.

This is another book that seems to have a story aimed at two to three year olds, but incorporating elements that are hard for them to understand. The human canonball thing is not necessarily something a two year old can relate to, and I think it may leave younger children confused. Meanwhile, older children may find that the rest of the book is too simple for them. I don't think I'll know for sure for a couple of years, but that's my gut feeling.

The above flaws apart, this is a lovely looking book, with a positive message about friendship, but it doesn't have the kind of hook for toddlers that I'd hope for, and is far behind hits - that use rhyming verse - like 'The Gruffalo' or 'Aliens Love Underpants' by other authors.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
As good as "lost and found", with a very positive message ( if you are looking for it) or a very nice story ( if you are willing to read it for your kids =) Good for... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Rafael de Araujo Monteiro da Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite kids books with a great lesson
My 2.5 year old son loves to be read to and many of the kids books nowadays are wonderful even for adults. Read more
Published 7 days ago by RW
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this author
I cannot recommend this book and this author enough. Oliver Jeffers has become one of my daughters favorite authors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KipVV
5.0 out of 5 stars Up and Down
Gave this book as a gift to my grandson. He loves it and is sharing it with all his friends.
Published 2 months ago by mary a echols
5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure
Not as inspiring as Lost and Found, but still a beautiful piece of work. Gorgeous story, beautifully done. A treasure for both small kids and big kids.
Published 3 months ago by B. L. G. Simiana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
I was able to find this book for a fantastic price. It arrived quickly and it made a great Christmas present. I highly recommend this book !
Published 3 months ago by Robin Avery
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Another lovely book from Oliver Jeffers, especially for those who loved lost and found. My boys adore these stories and never get tired of me reading them at bedtime.
Published 6 months ago by Joanne Ratchford
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
I bought one of Oliver Jeffers books for my 8 year old son (a year or two ago) when I was in England. He absolutely loved it. So I got this one for him recently. Read more
Published 13 months ago by sharkdog
3.0 out of 5 stars Get Lost and Found instead
I got this because we really liked Jeffers' Lost and Found. But this book is not as good.

The illustrations are beautiful, but the story is a bit complicated and less... Read more
Published 15 months ago by B. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars The sweetest children's book (Adults as well will love)
Fell in love with this book. Wonderful sweet story about friendship and devotion. Great illustrations and the story is just beautiful. Read more
Published 17 months ago by B. Cabot
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