A comforting, poetic picture book about the beauty and brutality of life and death, inspired by two Icelandic volcanoes, from award-winning creator Marine Schneider “Achingly beautiful . . . These are dreams drawn from the subconscious, realized by gifted artists, suitable for study by children awake to the surreal and the sublime.” —Dave Eggers, New York Times Book ReviewCarried in by a strong wind, a tiny creature named Hekla twirls delicately into a crater, falling at the feet—and, very suddenly, into the life—of an old giant named Laki. Each is vastly different from the other: Laki is a solitary being, preferring order and calmness, while Hekla is young, spirited, and messy. But in their newfound state of coexistence, they learn to live together and help each other grow, forging an attachment that binds them in life—and in death. Inspired by two Icelandic volcanoes, Hekla and Laki is a masterstroke of text and image about the beauty and the brutality of life, the passing of
A simple board book with a sweet take on contrasts, featuring a parent and childBig Bear. Little Bear. Big Bear’s boots. Little Bear’s boots. Big Bear’s bed. Little Bear’s bed. This simple and sweet b
This follow-up to Big Bear, Little Bear features Little Bear, his baby sibling, and their kid- and baby-sized thingsThis simple and sweet board book celebrates the little and even littler everyday objects―socks, snacks, and toys―Little Bear and new sibling Baby Bear use in their lives together.
Meet three kids on their usual walk down the path near their house. Every day, they notice something new: the trail, the plants and the animals - some of the changes are almost too small to recognize With sketchbooks under their arms and a magnifying glass in hand, each child interacts with the path in a different way. Together, they create a whole world for themselves. The Path (working title) encourages us to take a closer look and be curious about our surroundings. For readers of all ages, this book shows that the only thing we can count on for certain is change.
Eine Geschichte über den TodDieses Buch erklärt für Leser jeden Alters, wie Leben und Tod zusammenhängen.Ganz in Blau, aber mit rosa Wangen und einer Blume im Haar fährt Tod auf ihrem pinken Fahrrad h
Life is in all things; personified as an unassuming yet enchanting creature, Life visits flowers, animals, and humans with her gifts of energy and positivity.
