The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore: with audio recording

William Joyce

Jun 2012 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.

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.

Ratings and reviews

Wonderfully moving story about loving books and their power for everyone. But the story is short, and even though you pay for audio included, there is no audio like the animated short has music. Just reading. I love the animated film even more, understanding the character is modeled after Buster Keaton...I believe. A great book for young and old.

I liked this app when I first got it. I paid for it. It was shown to my Illustration class along with the book, and short. Now they won't update the app. An app I paid for no longer works. It's too bad considering they were all about the app when the book was sold.

I enjoyed the animated short and got it at the apple store. I was shocked to find it on play. I enjoyed Apples interactive version more. Guess you cant always get the best with google.

About the author

William Joyce does a lot of stuff but children’s books are his true bailiwick (The Guardians series, Dinosaur Bob series, George Shrinks, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also his Academy Award–winning short film, to name a few). He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. Talk to William Joyce and see upcoming work on Instagram.

Joe Bluhm is an Academy Award–winning artist who worked with William Joyce on The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He’s also a character designer, animator, and recovering theme park caricaturist. He lives in Louisiana. Visit him at JoeBluhm.Blogspot.com.