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Big or Small?

Series: First Words
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Big or Small? by Lenka Chytilova is a delightful children's book that explores the concept of size and perspective. Through engaging illustrations and storytelling, it encourages young readers to ponder how being big or small can affect their experiences and interactions with the world around them. It's a charming tale that instils curiosity and wonder, perfect for sparking conversations about differences and similarities.
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Format: Board book
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You might enjoy this book if your child loves exploring contrasting concepts and engaging illustrations. It creatively teaches the differences between big and small through delightful storytelling and vivid images, making learning fun and interactive for young readers.

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Age range 0 to 3

The basic concept of opposites is explained in a surprisingly simple but original way.

Big or Small? offers young readers a delightful introduction to understanding the differences between big and small through engaging illustrations and easy-to-understand text.

Series: First Words

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Big or Small? by Lenka Chytilova is a sturdy board book designed for young children, with simple text and engaging illustrations that effectively present the concept of opposites. The thoughtful design, including cut-out windows that reveal parts of surrounding pages, encourages interaction and conversation between children and adults. This book's format makes it easy for little hands to handle and explore.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000061351

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Board book

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Veronika Zacharova

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 14

About the Author

Lenka Chytilovawas drawn to books and writing from a young age. It was no surprise, then, when she got a degree in Czech Language and Literature and German Translation. She has always tried to connect books and reading, her greatest hobby, with her work; she worked part-time in a bookshop for many years and she also worked as an editor and proofreader. Lenka likes classic Czech fairytales, and she loves Veernek, the Czech television program for children's bedtime stories. She grew up in a village in East Moravia.

Veronika Zacharovais a graphic artist, illustrator, and animator from the Czech Republic. She has made several animated films and projects, some of which have won festival awards. She is an author of the visual identity and the jingle for Anifilm, a Czech animation festival.

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