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This Way Up

And That Way Down
By Antonia Pesenti
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This Way Up: watch a butterfly float into the sky. That way down: take a breath, and dive into a deep blue pool. A new fold-out board book from Antonia Pesenti. The first in a bold new board book series from award-winning author-illustrator Antonia Pesenti, creator... Read More
Format: Board book
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This Way Up: watch a butterfly float into the sky. That way down: take a breath, and dive into a deep blue pool. A new fold-out board book from Antonia Pesenti.

The first in a bold new board book series from award-winning author-illustrator Antonia Pesenti, creator of the beloved Rhyme series.

Pages open upwards and downwards in turn, inviting babies and toddlers into the everyday world of a young child—the things they look up at, reach out for, peek under, and dive into.

With Pesenti's trademark wit and design-led visual storytelling, This Way Up extends beyond the boundaries of the book itself. Sturdy pages are made for little hands and repeated readings—every spread reveals a small moment of surprise and delight.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761382369

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 November 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribble

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 18

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About the Author

Antonia Pesenti is a Sydney based architect and illustrator/book creator. She was awarded the Sydney University Medal and moved to Paris after finishing her degree in architecture. While working as an architect, Antonia spent her time documenting Paris through drawing, developing a passion for illustration and picture books. Today she combines directing the multidisciplinary design practice Studio Fable with illustrating/designing and making beautiful books - exploring all formats from experimental zines through to picture books.

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