The Souls of Flowers

Name: The Souls of Flowers
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9788000071008
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By Pavlina Kourkova and Klara Mandausova

Series: Large Encyclopedias

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A visually captivating botanical guide that features exquisite illustrations and intriguing insights into the world of common flowers and plants.Discover the beauty and significance of 21 common meadow and garden plants through breathtaking full-page illustrations, detailed information, and poetic reflections on botany. Drawing inspiration from nature's... Read More

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The Souls of Flowers

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The Souls of Flowers

Description

A visually captivating botanical guide that features exquisite illustrations and intriguing insights into the world of common flowers and plants.

Discover the beauty and significance of 21 common meadow and garden plants through breathtaking full-page illustrations, detailed information, and poetic reflections on botany. Drawing inspiration from nature's most exquisite flowers, acclaimed Czech botanical painter Pavlina Kourkova explores the countryside with infectious enthusiasm. Her watercolour renditions captivate not only the eye but also the heart, providing insights into the origin, occurrence, and symbolism of these plants.

The Souls of Flowers offers budding young naturalists and art enthusiasts alike a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of common plants found in meadows and gardens throughout North America and Europe. With its stunning illustrations and rich botanical insights, it serves as a gateway for older kids ages 12-15 to develop an appreciation for the beauty of nature. Young readers will not only be captivated by the book's visual splendor but also enriched by its wealth of knowledge regarding plant origins and the so-called language of flowers. It's a perfect blend of art, science, and wonder that promises to inspire curiosity and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Series: Large Encyclopedias

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The Souls of Flowers

By Pavlina Kourkova and Klara Mandausova

Hardback

$44⁹⁹

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000071008

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 June 2024

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Pavlina Kourkova

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 330.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 88

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Klara Mandausova Pavlina Kourkova Series: Large Encyclopedias

About the Author

Pavlina Kourkova is a Czech painter, illustrator, and landscape architect. She studied natural sciences and garden and landscape architecture, giving her a deep understanding of plants. During her study placement in Holland and work experience in England, she was involved in various projects. Pavlina has been inspired by nature since she was a child, and continues to draw from it in her work. Her hometown is Czechia.

Klara Mandausova is a Czech writer, editor, and columnist, with a degree from the University of Economics in Prague. For 13 years, she wrote about health and family finances for the largest Czech newspaper, MF DNES. Currently, she is the editor of Marianne magazine, focusing on teenage child problems, health, and the female world.