Sharing Christoph Niemann’s WORDS over on @littlelitbookseries—don’t miss it and the other cleverness we’re sharing for this month’s theme of words and word play.
issun boshi
A retelling of the classic Japanese folktale Issun Boshi. Vivid and graphic illustrations make a striking backdrop for the beautiful drama of this story. You would think that there would be no place for a one-inch tall boy amongst people seventy times his size, but with a little courage, ingenuity, tenacity and wit, Issun Boshi finds his way in the world.
Issun Boshi: The One-Inch Boy was written and illustrated by Icinori and published by Little Gestalten.
let's make some great art
“My children’s drawings surprise me all the time. They break the rules, they inspire, they make me laugh, they shock. I don’t want that to change for as long as possible.” — Marion Deuchars
Avery has been absolutely loving going through the pages of Let’s Make Some Great Art. Marion Deuchars’ intriguing prompts and ideas are inspired by twelve renowned artists—Jackson Pollock and Alexander Calder, to name a couple. The projects in the book, originally designed for her own sons, explore what art is, its many types and ways, and what it means to people.
Take a look at of some of the fantastic page spreads in the book here. Let’s Make Some Great Art was written and illustrated by Marion Deuchars and published by Laurence King.
hello goodbye
An opposites book with a mysterious twist. Antonyms such as night and day and near and far are hidden on each page, only to be revealed through a red and blue viewer. Engaged and kept on their toes—an ideal mode for learning anything, wouldn't you agree?
Hello Goodbye: The Magic of Opposites was written and illustrated by Delphine Chedru, and published by Little Gestalten.
food anatomy
Flipping through Julia Rothman's latest this afternoon. We love seeing the world of food—with its more familiar fare and its lesser known oddities—through her thoughtful eye and distinctive style. One of our favorite pages: curd nerdisms, which introduced us to the concept of "transhumance." Glad to be able to brush up on our short order egg lingo, learn about delectable dumplings from around the world, and so much more, all in one sitting.
Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of Our Edible World was written and illustrated by Julia Rothman, with help from Rachel Wharton. From Storey Publishing.