Young explorers are exposed to the several animals that live on Earth. The board book’s cartoonish animal illustrations are eye-catching and accurate depictions of animals around the world. Each animal, object, and building are labeled in this board book. Moreover, maps and the labels help expose readers to global terms and vocabulary.Readers who enjoyed this book should also check out the author’s other books The Big Book of Words and Pictures, Anton Can Do Magic, Anton and the Battle, and You Can Do It, Bert!. ema
Title: The Big Book Of Animals Of The World
Author: Ole Könnecke
Illustrator: Ole Könnecke
Publisher: Gecko Press
Copyright: 2015
Original Language:
Translator: Jan Michael
Original Title: Das große Bilderbuch der ganzen Welt
Original Publisher: Carl Hansen Verlag München
Original Copyright:2014
ISBN: 978-1-776570-12-6
Board book pages: 20
Age range: 4-8
Genre: Board Book, Nonfiction
Authors’ ethnicity: Swedish
Authors’ residence: Germany
Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swedish
Illustrator’s residence: Germany
Subjects: Animals, Continents, Countries, Maps, World
Readers are taken on a scientific journey in this retro art style picture book. In this book, Professor Astro Cat returns with his friend Astro Mouse to talk about physics. Topics that this well-researched book covers includes: gravity, the scientific method, electricity, the laws of motion, energy, magnetism, light, atoms, and more. The language and excellent explanations make blowing concepts easily accessible to young scientists. Those who enjoy the book’s fun graphics, charming humor, and fascinating facts should pick up Professor Astro Cat’s other book, Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space. ema
Maia and Nico are the best of pals. Then the unimaginable happens, Nico’s family has to move away temporarily. A huge hole grows in Maia’s heart after he leaves. She cannot imagine her heartache going away. Time passes and the hole in Maia’s heart slowly shrinks. As Nico’s return approaches, Maia worries that she will not have the room for Nico in her life anymore.The cool greens, blues, and earth-toned illustrations set the perfect stage for this heartwarming story about how friendships can evolve and remain unchanged. ema
Mistakes are bound to happen when trying to draw the perfect picture. A young artist tries to create the best picture to show off to her class, but she becomes frustrated when she accidently draws outside of the lines. Though she wants to give up, she learns that mistakes can make a drawing even better. This picture book with lively mixed-media collages captures a young girl’s adventurous drawings featuring wild horses, brave pilots, enticing sweets, and flying pirate ships. The lyrical book is perfect to encourage readers to embrace their mistakes and express their artistic side. ema
This black and white wordless picture book captures Mr. Hulot’s hilarious encounters during his vacation at the beach. The 1960’s style illustrations are the perfect scaffold for inviting young readers to discuss the comical scenes. All readers will enjoy reading this stylish book. Mr. Hulot is a French comic strip character created and played by the comedic actor and filmmaker, Jacques Tati. The original Mr. Hulot books were created by Tati and turned into a series of short French films in the 1960’s. English speakers can read more about this iconic character in David Merveille’s earlier Mr. Hulot books that have been translated into English. ema
A curious bear cub finds a peculiar object in the forest. He discovers that he can make strange noises by pressing his paws on it. The bear continues to come back and play around with the object. He eventually is a master at making beautiful sounds. One day, as he plays for his bear friends, a group of humans ask him to come with them to their city to play the piano. The bear agrees and becomes famous. As time goes on, the bear feels homesick. He longs to see his friends again, but he worries they are angry that he left them. The book’s multilayered-mixed media illustrations of woods, bears, and cityscapes are absolutely beautiful. Everyone of all ages will enjoy the message of friendship and pursuing your dreams. ema
Readers follow seventeen-year-old Cassandra’s diary accounting her life with her extraordinary family in their crumbling castle. Her family slides into genteel poverty after her father falls into a long phase of writer’s block. Rose, Cassandra’s sister, is desperate to marry for riches as a way of supporting her family. The castle’s atmosphere changes when their new neighbors and landlords from America arrive. Rose and Cassandra discover that the heart cannot choose who it falls in love with no matter how hard the mind may try. Fans of Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte will be enchanted by this captivating and bittersweet read. The author, who is best known for her novel 
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