Bøger af Gita Wolf

To små piger – Malashka og Akulka – leger glade sammen… Men de bliver uvenner, og deres mødre bliver vrede – ja, alle bliver vrede, og inden nogen ved af det, er landsbyens mænd kommet op at slås. Det viser sig at pigerne er klogere end mændene.Tolstoj mente at voksne kan lære lige så meget af børn som de kan lære børn. Dette er en genfortælling af en historie han skrev med tanke herpå.Hassan Zahreddine blev født i Libanon i 1969. Han har fået flere priser i den arabiske verden for sine illustrationer. 2021 emigrerede han til Kanada hvor han frilancer som grafisk kunstner. Bogens billeder er udført med linoleumssnit i en stil som minder om den folkelige kunst der var almindelig i russiske børnebøger i 1900-tallet.

A tribute to the Seed, the basis of all life. Linked by short concise essays, four distinct paper forms explore a diverse set of themes: each designed to capture a particular aspect of the cosmos contained in a seed.

"The book’s innovative accordion design illustrated in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting is just one of the sumptuous design elements that distinguish it as a remarkable offering. . . A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story." — Kirkus Reviews Starred Review"This striking version is illustrated by Joydeb Chitrakar in a Bengali style of scroll painting—with rich colors, strong black lines." — The Wall Street Journal"The stunning illustrations—which really constitute one continual image—reflect an openhearted, instantly accessible folk art aesthetic . . . a glorious example of storytelling’s universality."— Publishers Weekly Starred Review"An arresting first image—God’s huge, baleful eye—is the visual source of all that follows. . . provocative" — The Horn Book Magazine"This beautifully designed and intelligently produced retelling of the flood expands the bounds of bookmaking." — Shelf AwarenessIn this Indian version of the Biblical tale, talented Bengali Patua scroll painter Joydeb Chitrakar leads the reader from a deluge of water to a rainbow of hope. A book that can be leafed through in the traditional way or unfolded out as an accordion, the vibrant illustrations and concise text provide a singular approach to an ancient, universal story. Suitable for children ages 6+.US Grade Level Equivalent: 3, US Guided Reading Level: O