Emile is an eight-legged hero who has twice as much courage and four times as many legs as most people - except, of course, other octopuses.
When deep-sea diver Captain Samovar is attacked by a ferocious shark, Emile comes to his aid. Grateful to his rescuer, the Captain invites him to stay at his home, where Emile sleeps in a bathtub full of salt water. Emile turns out to be a fantastic octopus: he is a gifted musician (able to play three instruments simultaneously) and a great lifeguard, teaching children to swim and saving people from drowning. One day, Emile and the Captain, who works on a police launch, encounter a suspicious-looking boat in the ocean, with a dangerous group of smugglers on board...
A charming tale of a fearless crime-fighting, eight-legged hero that will delight two-legged readers of all ages.
Tomi Ungerer's classic tale about a bat who learns to embrace his differences through friendship.
Like all bats, Rufus sees life in black and white, until he chances upon an outdoor movie theatre and is awakened to the dazzling world of colours for the first time.
Inspired and excited, Rufus paints his own wings and ventures out into the day, only to discover that his unusual appearance attracts unwelcome attention.
Though he is initially rejected for his difference, Rufus soon learns to accept himself for who he is, thanks to a new friend.
Beautifully written and illustrated by the legendary Tomi Ungerer.
Les très jeunes enfants apprennent à reconnaître les couleurs et les formes, alors pourquoi pas les motifs ? Rayures, pois, damiers, chevrons, etc. sont présentés dans cet album original, qui fournit aux jeunes lecteurs le vocabulaire permettant de nommer ce qu'ils voient dans leur entourage. Dix motifs de base sont présentés comme éléments uniques (« c'est une ligne »), puis comme motifs (« plusieurs lignes forment des rayures »). Chaque motif graphique, imprimé sur une page, est suivi d'une illustration qui le replace dans un contexte (« un repas autour des pois » par exemple). Conçue par des enseignants, cette initiation à l'univers des motifs stimule les capacités artistiques, cognitives et linguistiques des enfants.
This glorious collection brings together eight iconic tales by Tomi Ungerer, from his bestknown classics (The Three Robbers, Moon Man, Otto) and acclaimed recent work Fog Island, to lost gems Zeralda's Ogre, Flix, The Hat and Emile. Special features include a personal letter from the author, quotes and anecdotes about each story, and materials from the 'making of' for some his most celebrated works - storyboards, sketches, and images that inspired him. A lasting tribute to a master of his craft.
Banksy is a world-famous graffiti artist who secretly spray paints pictures on streets and walls while no one is watching! His works are often about politics, war, and other important things, but he also likes to paint rats. Rats scurry around and hide, often creating a bit of a stir, just like he does! Millions of people know his work but no one really knows who Bansky is - his true identity is a secret. Fausto Gilberti brings life, intrigue, and whimsy to the mysterious story of one of the most important contemporary artists of our time.
Artist Yves Klein always thought about how he could surprise his audience. One day, he decided that he would only paint in one color - blue. He covered canvases, globes, branches, gallery floors, and even people in blue paint. Klein's story is told here with wit and eccentricity, perfectly paired with black-line illustrations and blue splashes galore. Fausto Gilberti brings movement, life, and whimsy to the true life story of one of the most important modern French artists of our time.
Is this a suitcase? A bed? An elephant? Each spread in this engaging board book is actually something else entirely, sparking imaginations and encouraging the storytellers in readers of all ages. Turn the page and find a foldable shirt; then, turn to discover a flip phone that you can open, close, and «dial» to call your friends and family! The result prompts children to think creatively about - and play creatively with - other objects in their daily lives.
Friendships are among the most important relationships we have. Friends play, laugh, and share - and comfort one another in times of need. Here, for the first time, a collection of work by all-star artists from across the centuries and around the world celebrates the concept of friendship via paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and more. A brief, tender, read-aloud text accompanies each work, and the work's title and artist's name are included as secondary references. Guaranteed to educate and inspire.
A stunning, lavishly illustrated, and information-packed introduction to the wonder of shells through the art of observation - the perfect book for young explorers, collectors, and nature lovers everywhere.
Award-winning marine biologist Helen Scales introduces children to the wonders of shells (from seashells to land snails) through the art of observation. Using a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores, through a richly sensory experience, the incredible diversity of shells around the world and showcases the environments molluscs inhabit. From what a shell's shape, colour, or texture can reveal about its inhabitant, to where shells are found (from the deepest seas to jungly treetops), with this book, readers can get up close with nature to observe its wonders.
Monsieur Racine wakes up one day to find his precious pear tree looted of all the award-winning fruit. When he discovers that the culprit is funny-looking beast, his anger gives way to curiosity and two become friends. But the beast is not quite what it seems, eventually it comes apart-literally to show itself to be no beast at all, but the two playful children from next door, covered with skins and rags.
-A powerful and moving tale of enduring friendship by one of the world's greatest storytellers -The adventures and trials of Otto, the German teddy bear separated from his Jewish owner during the Second World War -Part autobiographical, Ungerer's powerful tale is published for the first time in English -An ideal tool for introducing children to one of the most important moments in the history of the twentieth century
This clever board book teaches a dual lesson: as children are introduced to shapes, they are also taught interpersonal development. An adorable cast of characters - square, rectangle, triangle, circle, but also squiggly and lumpy - come together to build a house. Each shape contributes its unique quality, and collectively they achieve something that they could not do alone. Visually inspired by the children's books created by Russian Constructivists, this charming book teaches young readers everywhere that we are far stronger together than alone
The second in an introductory series to fine art, curated for young children as never before: by theme For children everywhere, sleep is part of their every day... and now, part of their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods feature sleep in all its forms - from naptime to bedtime, dreaming to waking, sunsets to night skies - accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text. Each work's title and artist's name are included as captions, for true integration of narrative and information. It's the perfect bedtime read for families - artsy or otherwise!
When baby is hungry, neither his teddy bear, his ball, nor even his shiny tambourine will soothe him. This tribute to the nursing baby - and even more so, to the breast-feeding mother - will read as conventional to babies and toddlers but as taboo-busting to parents. Celebrate the natural magic of growing a baby with this simply worded, expertly illustrated, and shockingly honest shaped board book. Perfect for nursing babies, older siblings, and expectant parents. A sure-to-be favorite baby-shower gift!
The only children's book on the market about breast-feeding, portraying a scenario as relatable as bath time or bedtime - Breast-feeding is currently the top recommendation of physicians and pediatricians alike, with benefits for both the health of the baby and the nursing mother - This book will be embraced by activists and organizations that are dedicated to promoting breast-feeding - Created by one of Japan's top design duos, who bring honesty, accuracy, and style to the subject matter
Graphic artist Jean Jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of clever and surprising before-and-after two-frame narratives, each progressed by a page turn. From pale skin to sunburned skin, dirty to clean, long hair to short hair (to long again), Jullien masterfully builds anticipation and a satisfying resolution with each pairing. Striking the perfect balance of predictability and unexpectedness, this book will leave readers in wonder as they flip back and forth.
A pitch-perfect follow-up to Jullien's groundbreaking hit, This Is Not A Book - Jean Jullien is one of today's most popular satirical artists, with more than 600,000 followers on Instagram - Clever page design inspires imagination, anticipation, prediction, and surprise! - The thick, sturdy board pages are perfect for little hands to hold, turn, tap, and flip back and forth on their own - Features a surprising double gatefold!
Yayoi Kusama covers her paintings in hundreds and hundreds of dots. Her dots come off her canvases to cover dresses, tables, walls, and more! She creates mirrored rooms and fills them with glittering balls and lights, until there is an infinity of dots. Fausto Gilberti brings movement, vitality, and whimsy to the true-life story of one of the most important contemporary Japanese artists of our time - an artist who is still dazzling museumand gallery-goers around the globe with her groundbreaking artworks.
