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The World Is Not a Rectangle

A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
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The World Is Not a Rectangle by Jeanette Winter is a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the inspiring story of Zaha Hadid, a world-renowned architect. The book explores her journey from a young girl with dreams to a pioneer in architecture, highlighting her innovative designs that draw inspiration from the natural world to create buildings without traditional shapes. It celebrates creativity, perseverance, and breaking boundaries in a way that is engaging and accessible for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the inspiring life of architect Zaha Hadid, who challenged conventional ideas and drew inspiration from nature's forms to create unique architectural designs. It beautifully combines art and storytelling, making it a delightful read for children interested in creativity and innovation.

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A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017
Parents’ Choice Recommended

Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect’s life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter.


Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals—and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.

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Jeanette Winter's book offers a captivating portrait of Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born, British-educated architect, introducing her extraordinary vision and resilience to young readers. The book illustrates how Hadid's childhood love for nature in Baghdad inspired her innovative architectural designs that defy traditional conventions. The narrative highlights her journey from studying architecture in London to becoming the first woman to win prestigious awards in her field. Praised for its engaging text and rich illustrations, the book serves as an inspiring biography for children, especially for those with dreams and aspirations beyond the norm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481446693

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Illustration: f-c (reflective); jkt: no spfx, matte lam

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Jeanette Winter is a celebrated picture book creator whose acclaimed works include The Snow Man; The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas StoryOilThe Secret Project; and Diego, all written by Jonah Winter, and her own Biblioburro: A True Story from ColombiaNasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan; and Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet, which has been translated into twenty-one languages.

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