Young Hoosier Book Award
2015 · Picture Book · Nominee
About This Book
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.
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.
Awards
Florida Children's Book Award
2014 · Pre K - 2nd Grade · Nominee
Georgia Children's Book Award
2014 · Picture Book · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2014 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2014 · Picture Book · Nominee
Christopher Award
2013 · Books for Young People · Winner
Ladybug Picture Book Award
2013 · Children's Picture · Nominee
Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize
2013 · Children's · Winner
SIBA Book Award
2013 · Children's · Winner
NAPPA Gold Award
2012 · Preschoolers & Up · Winner
