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PR620917
This Thing Called Life
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Explore the wonders of life through a vibrant lens with this delightful picture book by Christian Borstlap. Perfect for young readers, this hardback edition combines enchanting illustrations and engaging storytelling to answer the profound question: What is life? Measuring 213 x 280 mm and filled with 56 captivating pages, this book showcases the vast spectrum of life, from microscopic organisms to magnificent blue whales. Children will delight in discovering the unique shapes and forms that life takes, illustrated by quirky, furry, feathery, smooth, and spiky creatures that evoke curiosity and imagination.
Developed to foster a love for nature and science, this book serves as a gateway for discussions about the interconnectedness of all living beings. Each turn of the page invites discovery, allowing young readers to connect with the humorous and whimsical elements of Borstlap's imaginary creatures while learning about the essential processes of growth, reproduction, and survival. Ideal for parents, educators, or anyone looking to encourage a sense of wonder about the world, this engaging picture book is a must-have for any child's library. As they explore the bizarre yet familiar aspects of life, children will gain insights into the incredible diversity that surrounds us every day, making each reading an adventure in learning and exploration.
Author: Christian Borstlap Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 213 x 280 mm
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 01-10-2020
From the smallest specks of life to the largest creatures, this engaging picture book shows the many shapes and forms life takes all around us. What is life? It’s constantly moving, growing, reproducing, and dying. It’s happening now, all the time, and it’s everywhere around us. From little helicopter seed pods that float through the air to blue whales in the ocean, the world is filled with all different types of odd and familiar kinds of life. This whimsical picture book helps young readers see the connections between all living things. Author and illustrator Christian Borstlap’s furry, feathery, smooth, and spiky creatures crawl, eat, growl, fly, and interact with one another. While most of his creations are imaginary animals, they all depict real things that organisms must do to survive and thrive. Bold and quirky illustrations tug at kids’ imaginations and help demonstrate complex concepts that can be hard to put into words. The book leaves lots of room for discussion and for new discoveries with each reading.
Developed to foster a love for nature and science, this book serves as a gateway for discussions about the interconnectedness of all living beings. Each turn of the page invites discovery, allowing young readers to connect with the humorous and whimsical elements of Borstlap's imaginary creatures while learning about the essential processes of growth, reproduction, and survival. Ideal for parents, educators, or anyone looking to encourage a sense of wonder about the world, this engaging picture book is a must-have for any child's library. As they explore the bizarre yet familiar aspects of life, children will gain insights into the incredible diversity that surrounds us every day, making each reading an adventure in learning and exploration.
Author: Christian Borstlap Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 213 x 280 mm
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 01-10-2020
From the smallest specks of life to the largest creatures, this engaging picture book shows the many shapes and forms life takes all around us. What is life? It’s constantly moving, growing, reproducing, and dying. It’s happening now, all the time, and it’s everywhere around us. From little helicopter seed pods that float through the air to blue whales in the ocean, the world is filled with all different types of odd and familiar kinds of life. This whimsical picture book helps young readers see the connections between all living things. Author and illustrator Christian Borstlap’s furry, feathery, smooth, and spiky creatures crawl, eat, growl, fly, and interact with one another. While most of his creations are imaginary animals, they all depict real things that organisms must do to survive and thrive. Bold and quirky illustrations tug at kids’ imaginations and help demonstrate complex concepts that can be hard to put into words. The book leaves lots of room for discussion and for new discoveries with each reading.
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