The Happy Owls

Name: The Happy Owls
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780735844834
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Celestino Piatti

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Summary

The Happy Owls by Celestino Piatti is a delightful children's book that tells the story of two contented owls living peacefully despite the world's chaos around them. Other birds are curious about their happiness, prompting the owls to share their simple but profound secret. Through charming illustrations, the book explores themes of joy, harmony, and appreciating the beauty of life.
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Format: Hardback

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The Happy Owls

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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate beautifully illustrated stories that convey simple yet profound messages about happiness, contentment, and the joys of nature. It offers a gentle narrative complemented by delightful artwork, capturing the wonder and wisdom of its feathery protagonists, making it perfect for young readers and their families.

Description

A beautiful, classic addition to the family bookshelf—with beloved Swiss designer, Celestino Piatti’s fun and retro illustrations!

This classic fable about enjoying the miracle of everyday life, first illustrated by Celestino Piatti in 1963, is being reissued in celebration of Piatti’s distinctive artwork. Known for his innovative use of fonts, Piatti once said, “You can draw an owl a thousand times, and never find out its secret.”

Why are these owls so happy? That’s just what the chickens, ducks, and geese want to know. But when they send a peacock over to find out why, they’re incredulous at the reply. How could anyone be happy simply to see the rain and sunshine? What could be so joyful about the flowers and butterflies?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Happy Owls by Celestino Piatti is praised for its imaginative appeal and striking use of colour. Both the narrative and the vibrant illustrations captivate young readers, offering a beautiful and engaging visual experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780735844834

Publisher: North-South Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: North-South Books

Illustration: Colour Throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Celestino Piatti Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Celestino Piatti (1922–2007) was a Swiss graphic artist, painter, and book designer, born in Wangen near Zurich, Switzerland. The trained graphic artist was a popular illustrator of children’s books and gained international fame thanks to the more than 6,300 book titles that he designed for Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag (DTV) from 1961 onwards. Piatti also designed posters, postage stamps, stained glass, murals, and iron sculptures, and he worked as a writer and caricaturist. His work has received several awards. Although he used a wide variety of techniques, his style—black outlines and vivid colors—was always unmistakable.