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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

by Joe Bluhm, William Joyce

Stories often end as they begin: with the opening of a book. In the first pages of this tale everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered by the wind. How will he ever retrieve his beloved friends—the books that energize him every day? Fortunately, the power of story will come to the rescue. Featuring the beautiful artwork of our featured illustrator, Joe Bluhm, it’s easy to see how these scenes inspired an Academy Award-winning short film.