A Day Off School: A funny new illustrated adventure for 2026, from award-winning picture-book
Paperback
• 40 Pages
• CAD 24.99
• English
• 9780008761295
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| Publisher | HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008761295 |
| ASIN/SKU | 0008761299 |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 40 |
| List Price | CAD 24.99 |
| Publishing Date | 14/07/2026 |
| Dimensions | 24.6 x 0.55 x 28.6 cm |
| Weight | 270 g |
| Book Code | BD00066978 |
Discover A Day Off School: A funny new illustrated adventure for 2026, from award-winning picture-book by Oliver Jeffers. This book is published by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks in Paperback format, ISBN 9780008761295, ASIN 0008761299, under Children's Books, Humour for Children, Children's Books on School.
Book Description
A hilarious story full of action and adventure from two highly regarded, award-winning picture-book creators.
When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It's exciting to have time to play Space Blasters and watch cartoons. But, by lunchtime, he starts to wonder what he might be missing at school. What if there's an extra playtime, a dog on the loose … or even A PIRATE INVASION? Is Herbie missing out on all the action?
A hilarious, action-packed story from the globally bestselling creator of Lost and Found and Here We Are, Oliver Jeffers, and the award-winning illustrator of Chocolate Cake, Kevin Waldron.
Praise for Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers:
“A heartwarming story” Guardian
Praise for Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers:
“This heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” Guardian
Praise for Chocolate Cake, illustrated by Kevin Waldron:
“Marvellous fun!” BookTrust
When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It's exciting to have time to play Space Blasters and watch cartoons. But, by lunchtime, he starts to wonder what he might be missing at school. What if there's an extra playtime, a dog on the loose … or even A PIRATE INVASION? Is Herbie missing out on all the action?
A hilarious, action-packed story from the globally bestselling creator of Lost and Found and Here We Are, Oliver Jeffers, and the award-winning illustrator of Chocolate Cake, Kevin Waldron.
Praise for Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers:
“A heartwarming story” Guardian
Praise for Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers:
“This heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” Guardian
Praise for Chocolate Cake, illustrated by Kevin Waldron:
“Marvellous fun!” BookTrust
Author Biography
Oliver Jeffers is an artist, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.
From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.
His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.
HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.
Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.
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 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.
In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".
Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers
From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.
His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.
HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.
Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.
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 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.
In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".
Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers
Editorial Reviews
“Jeffers brings his inimitable imaginative genius to this funny story and Kevin Waldron’s illustrations make use of brilliant colour and muted tones to stunning effect” Daily Mail
Praise for HOW TO CATCH A STAR:
“The best recent picture book by light years … stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph
“Hail to new talent … if only all picture books could be this good” Bookseller
Praise for LOST AND FOUND by Oliver Jeffers:
“A heart-warming story” Guardian
“My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.” Irish Independent
“An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.” Independent Online
Praise for UP AND DOWN by Oliver Jeffers:
“Full of heart” Irish Times
"Visually witty, poignant and spare" Culture, Sunday Times
Praise for HOW TO CATCH A STAR:
“The best recent picture book by light years … stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph
“Hail to new talent … if only all picture books could be this good” Bookseller
Praise for LOST AND FOUND by Oliver Jeffers:
“A heart-warming story” Guardian
“My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.” Irish Independent
“An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.” Independent Online
Praise for UP AND DOWN by Oliver Jeffers:
“Full of heart” Irish Times
"Visually witty, poignant and spare" Culture, Sunday Times
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