I'll Catch You If You Fall - Hardcover

Sperring, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 019273864X ISBN 13: 9780192738646

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2015

Synopsis

A little boy is fishing from the edge of the boat, leaning out with his net. Who will keep him safe? His mother comes into the frame. Then the captain of the boat. And finally the guiding star in a sky that is becoming increasingly stormy. The star steadfastly steers the boat through the storm back into the harbour. Everyone is restored to the safety of home. But then we return to the sky where the star remains, all alone. Who will keep the star safe? It's the little boy, now in his bedroom, still holding his net. He watches the star and he's ready to catch it, should it fall.

This is an unashamedly lyrical book. It has few words but they are powerful and, along with beautiful watercolour illustrations, they will speak volumes to children and their parents.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Sperring is a talented picture-book writer. He works in Waterstones in Bristol as a children's bookseller. His Captain Buckleboots picture book for Puffin has become a successful franchise. Layn Marlow grew up in Essex. After studying history of art at Reading University, Layn began her career working in libraries. She lived in Belgium for several years but it was on her return to the UK that she enrolled as a mature student at Southampton University and received a first class degree in illustration. Layn now lives in Hampshire with her husband, two children, a hamster and a goldfish. For relaxation she loves listening to the radio, knitting and karate!

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019273864X
• ISBN 13: 9780192738646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Marlow Layn
• Number of pages: 32