<b>The book that inspired the Academy Award<b>–</b>winning short film, from <I>New York Times </i>bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce.</b><P><I>Morris Lessmore loved words.<P>He loved stories.<P>He loved books.<P>But every story has its upsets.<P>     </i>Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.<P>     But the power of story will save the day.<P>     Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children's literature, <I>The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore</i> 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 <I>how</i> you tell it, begs to be read again and again.