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This dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places.
AN ATLAS OF IMAGINARY PLACES MIA CASSANY, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANA DE LIMA
Upside-down mountains, volcanoes that spew bubble gum, a gentle humpback whale keeping an entire city afloat. These and other wonderful worlds may not exist on Earth, but elsewhere— who knows? Each spread of this captivating book invites readers on a fantastic voyage. Ana de Lima’s whimsical, softly colored illustrations are filled with surprising details that reward close examination, while Mia Cassany’s soothing narrator is a nameless fellow traveler. A jungle where the animals exchange stripes, spots, and markings each time they sneeze, an archipelago made up of dessert-shaped islands, and a lighthouse so tall you can draw a new galaxy with your finger are just some of the wild places to visit. Perfect for before-bed reading, or daytime dreaming, this stunningly illustrated book will delight young readers and encourage them to conjure their own imaginary places. MIA CASSANY is the author of numerous children’s books including Animalkind (Prestel). ANA DE LIMA is a Spanish illustrator with a background in fashion design. She lives in Nuremberg, Germany.
40 pages with 40 color illustrations Hardcover 9 x 121/2 in. / 23 x 32 cm ISBN 978-3-7913-7347-8 US$19.95 £14.99 Can.$25.95 Pub. date: US / UK March 2018 Recommended for ages 4 and up
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Take a journey through the garden in this captivating extra large format children’s book and discover the endless delights, surprises, secrets, and gifts it yields all year long.
A BIG GARDEN GILLES CLÉMENT, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY VINCENT GRAVÉ
This wonderfully insightful and brilliantly illustrated book on gardens and gardeners will provide hours of absorbing fun while introducing young readers to the joys of planning, planting, and harvesting. In vibrant watercolors Vincent Gravé shows us how there’s something happening every month in the Big Garden. Renowned landscape designer Gilles Clément’s lyrical text gently teaches young readers not only what’s involved in planning a garden, but how plants, insects, and humans interact all year long to make the garden thrive. Along the way, we witness a forest of mushrooms, the miracle of eggs, and the incredible universe found in a single flower. In every picture, tiny gardeners busy themselves among the leaves, seeds, and earth. Fascinating, heartfelt, and elegantly produced, this book celebrates the deep connection between humans and nature. GILLES CLÉMENT is Professor Emeritus at the Versailles National School of Landscape Architecture and holder of the Chair of Artistic Creation at the College de France in Paris. Internationally renowned, he is the creator of numerous public gardens such as the André Citroën Park and the garden of the Quai Branly Museum in Paris and the Henri Matisse Park in Lille. VINCENT GRAVÉ has illustrated numerous picture books and graphic novels.
32 pages with 12 color illustrations Hardcover, cloth bound 161/2 x 113/4 in. / 42 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-7913-7332-4 US$24.95 £19.99 Can.$33.95 Pub. date: US / UK March 2018 Recommended for ages 6 and up
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When is a blue dress not blue but navy, indigo, denim, or lapiz lazuli? With this fascinating and informative book in hand, young readers will be able to identify the colors that speak to them— and understand the reason there are so many subtle differences between shades.
COLORAMA FROM FUCHSIA TO MIDNIGHT BLUE CRUSCHIFORM What is the color white? The serenity of a snowfall? The peace of a dove? The purity of alabaster? This original and captivating exploration of color delves into the nuances of the universal palette while also explaining the history behind some of the terms used to describe certain hues. Elegantly designed it offers two-page spreads for 133 different shades. Each full-page of brilliant color faces a charming explanatory illustration and text of technical, scientific, historic, etymological, or linguistic terms. Two helpful indices present the colors in the order in which they appear in the book and also sorts them thematically in categories such as “Birds,” “Cloth,” “Modes of Transport,” and “Formulas.” The book also offers inspiration and guidance to painters and illustrators. Young lovers of art can understand why artists chose a particular shade over another. As fun to peruse as it is informative, this unique, cleverly designed, high quality book offers a wealth of surprises about the colors around us. CRUSCHIFORM is a Paris-based creative studio that specializes in illustration and graphic design. It was founded in 2007 by Marie-Laure Cruschi.
280 pages with 266 color illustrations Hardcover with dust jacket 61/4 x 83/4 in. / 16 x 22 cm ISBN 978-3-7913-7328-7 US$24.95 £17.99 Can.$33.95 Pub. date: US / UK March 2018 Recommended for ages 8 and up
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This delightful tale about two young friends in 17th-century Holland is inspired by Vermeer’s two masterpieces, The Milkmaid and The Lacemaker.
ANNA AND JOHANNA GÉRALDINE ELSCHNER, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY FLORENCE KOENIG
Although one is the daughter of a wealthy Dutch family and the other a household servant, Anna and Johanna become friends. Born on the same day, they celebrate their joint birthdays by making gifts for each other. But then a letter arrives that changes their lives forever. Told against the backdrop of the 17th-century Dutch city of Delft and its thriving commercial and artistic culture, this story of an unlikely friendship echoes the themes of Vermeer’s luminous depiction of domestic life. Florence Koenig’s brightly colored illustrations evoke Vermeer’s style through the city’s multifaceted landscapes, from misty mornings by the canals to busy households preparing for a special day. Young readers will be fascinated by this uplifting story of friendship inspired by Jan Vermeer. GÉRALDINE ELSCHNER is the author of numerous books, including The Cat and the Bird and Where Is the Frog? (both by Prestel). She lives in Heidelberg, Germany. FLORENCE KOENIG is an illustrator and art teacher living in Paris.
32 pages with 32 color illustrations Hardcover 91/2 x 121/2 in. / 24 x 32 cm ISBN 978-3-7913-7345-4 US$14.95 £10.99 Can.$19.95 Pub. date: US / UK February 2018 Recommended for ages 4 and up
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The creator of The Egg returns to her avian explorations with this wondrous, charming, and informative examination of feathers.
BIRDS AND THEIR FEATHERS BRITTA TECKENTRUP
Hailed as “a magnificent volume that offers hours of lingering pleasure… fertile ground for conversation and imagination," (Midwest Book Review) Britta Teckentrup’s The Egg introduced children to one of nature’s most perfect creations. Now, employing the same earth-tone coloring and delicate illustrations that have made her an enormously popular children’s author, Teckentrup turns her gaze to the endlessly fascinating feather. What are they made of? Why do birds have so many of them? How do they help birds fly? And what other purpose do they serve? By providing accessible answers to these and other questions, this delightful book introduces young readers to the wonders of “plumology,” while also drawing them in with enchanting illustrations. An exquisitely rendered fusion of art and science, this marvelous book satisfies young readers’ natural curiosity about the world around them. BRITTA TECKENTRUP is the author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including the bestselling The Memory Tree, The Odd One Out, and Grumpy Cat, along with The Egg, Before I Wake Up..., Oskar Loves..., and Oskar and Mo (all by Prestel). She lives and works in Berlin.
96 pages with 50 color illustrations Hardcover 71/2 x 101/4 in. / 19 x 26 cm ISBN 978-3-7913-7335-5 US$16.95 £11.99 Can.$22.95 Pub. date: US / UK March 2018 Recommended for ages 6 and up
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