A beautiful, poignant and timely manifesto for the myriad rewards of reading and sharing the enjoyment of stories.

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers, creator of The Day the Crayons Quit and Lost and Found, and typographical artist Sam Winston comes an exceptional new picture book.

I am a Child of Books. I come from a world of stories, And upon my imagination, I float.

In this inspiring, lyrical tale about the rewards of reading and sharing stories, a little girl sails her raft "across a sea of words" to arrive at the house of a small boy. There she invites him to come away with her on an adventure. Guided by his new friend, the boy unlocks his imagination and a lifetime of magic lies ahead of him… But who will be next? Elegant illustrations by Oliver Jeffers are accompanied by Sam Winston’s astonishing typographical landscapes, beautifully shaped from excerpts of children’s classics including Treasure Island, Little Women and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, creating a gorgeous gift book perfect for readers of all ages, and this year’s must-have Christmas gift.

"If you haven’t guessed already, I love, love, absolutely love this book. Read it and ponder on what the power of the story does for you." - Creative Kids Tales

"It’s a work of art to savour, share, and re-read many times." - Bookrapt

"A Child of Books is a beautiful celebration of the magic and worlds harnessed by books." - Striking Keys

"The sparse verbal text comes alive with Jeffers’ clever work, integrating many well-known and loved stories. The visual elements executed are original and exceptional. The book as a whole package is one of loveliness." - Reading Time

"How sweet too, a story about sharing in the magic of reading. It served to remind me of how lucky I am, how lucky my kids are, to be surrounded by beautiful literature." - The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse

"Christmas Gift Guide mention" - The Australian Women's Weekly

"50 Best Books for Kids 2016" - NZ Listener

"This is the greatest gift you can give any book lover, of any age." - Booktopia

"From the endpapers listing classics to the typographical illustrations and simple, evocative text, it’s a masterpiece. Highly recommended." - Pinerolo Newsletter

"It’s difficult to express how truly lovely this book is. There is nothing else like it on the market. It is a beautiful, timeless treasure that I thoroughly recommend to readers of all ages." - Buzzwords

"A Child of Books is quite possibly my favourite picture book… ever. I cannot encourage you enough to find a copy, sit in a quiet corner and enjoy what I think is something very, very special." - The Book Kat

"Completely captivating." - Tots to Teens

"This will be a treat for anyone who reads it, the text and illustrations are beacons, leading to hours of contemplation and discussion." - Read Plus

"Anyone who revels in the elusive magic of words, the sublime art of storytelling and books in general, will find this beautifully inspiring picture book an utter delight." - Magpies Magazine