An Atlas of Imaginary Places (PB)

Discover the enchanting world of 'An Atlas of Imaginary Places', a beautifully illustrated picture book perfect for children aged 4 to 8. Authored by the talented Mia Cassany and with whimsical illustrations by Ana de Lima, this captivating paperback takes young readers on an unforgettable journey to fantastical realms where creativity knows no bounds. From upside-down mountains to bubble gum spewing volcanoes, each page invites exploration into 15 extraordinary settings that spark the imagination. This magical book not only entertains but also encourages children to envision their own imaginary places, making it a perfect bedtime story or daytime adventure. The colorful and intricate illustrations reward careful examination, bringing to life a jungle where animals swap their stripes and a towering lighthouse that can trace new galaxies with a finger! 'An Atlas of Imaginary Places' is ideal for inspiring creativity and fostering a love for reading in young minds. It makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or as a delightful addition to any child’s bookshelf. Let your child embark on a whimsical exploration through beautifully designed narratives that blur the lines between reality and dreams. Perfect for sparking imagination, this book will be a treasured companion on countless adventures.

Author: Mia Cassany Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 230 x 320 mm
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 07-09-2021

Now in paperback, this dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places. 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 coloured illustrations are filled with surprising details that reward close examination, while Mia Cassany's soothing narrator is a nameless fellow traveller. 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. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: 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. SELLING POINTS: Colourful pages inspire children to use their own imagination and travel through imaginary worlds filled with surprising details. Readers are taken away to 15 unique places, including hidden nooks, far-flung islands and marvellously beautiful depths, that fall betwen reality and dreams.