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Shapes at the Party
A Book of Shapes by Kat Macleod
Series: Kat Macleod Early Learner Series
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Learn shapes of all sorts as you get ready for the big day: a birthday party! Set up the room with balloons, streamers, and a gold star pinata in this Kat Macleod Early Learner.
Australian artist Kat Macleod brings her signature design and illustration style to this series of board books for babies and toddlers. Her Early Learner series has playful themes, simple narratives, minimal text, and bright illustrations to engage young readers and delight parents and carers. These chunky little books are beautiful and practical, sturdy enough for small, inquisitive hands, and the perfect gift for little ones.
“I've always been passionate about encouraging creativity and imaginative play with my sons, and am endlessly inspired by their art and the way they see the world,” explains Kat. “I'm thrilled to imagine children absorbed in my colourful illustrations while beginning their learning journey.”
Other titles in the series include:
ABC Fruit Salad
123 Under the Sea
Colours in the Garden
Series: Kat Macleod Early Learner Series
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Shapes at the Party
Learn shapes of all sorts as you get ready for the big day: a birthday party! Set up the room with balloons, streamers, and a gold star pinata in this Kat Macleod Early Learner. Australian artist Kat Macleod brings her signature design and illustration style to this series of board books for babies and toddlers. Her Early Learner series has...Board book$1499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
123 Under the Sea
Count to ten with some aquatic friends under the sea, from bright seahorses, wobbly jellyfish and many more. With new ocean critters on every page, counting is made colourful and fun in this 123 Under the Sea by Kat Macleod. Australian artist Kat Macleod brings her signature design and illustration style to this series of board books for babies and...Board bookSold Out -
ABC Fruit Salad
Explore the ABCs in a colourful journey of knobbly quince, spiky jackfruit, and more fruity favourites. This Kat Macleod Early Learner has a fruit for every letter of the alphabet, coming together to make a big, bright and beautiful fruit salad. Australian artist Kat Macleod brings her signature design and illustration style to this series of board books for babies...Board bookSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760761134
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 01 January 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 143.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 232g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Kat Macleod is a Melbourne-based illustrator, designer and exhibiting artist. Her instantly recognisable illustrations feature botanical forms, a balance of bold and delicate line work, bright colours and collaged textures. She is endlessly inspired by nature, fashion and textiles, and the drawings of her three young boys.
Kat's illustrations have appeared in a number of magazines including Vogue China, Numero Tokyo, Delicious Magazine and Vogue Entertaining + Travel. Working across a range of commercial and fine art projects, her client list features Heide Museum of Modern Art, Tiffany & Co., The Australian Ballet, Myer and Bonds. She has also illustrated several local and internationally released books: Bird, The Cocktail, Sequins & Sequence and Michi Girl's Like I Give a Frock, What on Earth Are You Wearing? and Le Shop Guide. Kat has had five solo exhibitions over the past decade, and a loyal following of collectors.
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The Tiny Gardeners
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The Tiny Tailors
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