Collectors Street
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See moreCollectors Street is a vibrant, oversized playbook where every door opens to a world of wonder. Designed for curious 3-5 year olds, this interactive journey celebrates the joy of collecting and the beautiful quirks that make us unique.
Following a young narrator on their walk to school, readers are invited to peek inside the extraordinary homes of the neighbours. The book's multi-flap architecture allows children to physically "open" each house, revealing intricate, floor-to-floor illustrations of the treasures hidden within:
Art Collector Fred, who lives in a gallery of masterpieces. Postman Pablo, whose home is overflowing with stamps and messenger birds. Zoologist Elena, who shares her living room with a beehive and a sock-wearing centipede. Botanist Nina, who has traded her vacuum for a lawnmower to tend to her grass carpets.
From Mechanic Sota's car-park house to Nuno's towering bookshop, every spread is a "search-and-find" playground filled with witty details, like tea served from watering cans or dandelions in frying pans.
Collectors Street is more than just a book; it's a celebration of individuality. It teaches young readers that while we all collect different things, it is our shared passion and curiosity that bring a neighbourhood to life. Playful, rhythmic, and visually dazzling, it is the perfect addition to any little collector's shelf.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838252045
Publisher: Owl and Dog Playbooks
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Owl and Dog Playbooks
Illustration: 13 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Yooree Ko
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 156.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 20
About the Author
Yeonju Yang and Claudio Ripol bring together their shared love of toy design and illustration to create books that function as play objects. Over the past ten years, they have produced 14 titles, experimenting with inventive formats and working alongside writers, illustrators, and architects. Their work has received wide recognition within the industry and has earned multiple awards.
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