board books
Victor Medina – Spotlight Discovery
Victor has illustrated two new books in the Spotlight Discovery series for Yoyo Books.
‘Nature’ and ‘Space’ are the focus for these fun new titles in which children use a torch to reveal fascinating objects within each scene!
Kasia Nowowiejska – Baby Animals
‘Let’s Read, Play and Learn: Baby Animals’ illustrated by Kasia Nowowiejska for Little Tiger.
Little ones will love matching the 12 slot-in play pieces with the cheerful character illustrations in this chunky board book.
Kasia Nowowiejska – Things That Go
From boats to trains and cars to planes, discover all sorts of vehicles in this rollicking, rhyming pop-up book illustrated by Kasia Nowowiejska.
Beep-Beep and Zoom’s Things That Go: A pop-up vehicles book is available from Caterpillar Books.
Olivier Latyk – Race to the Rescue!
Button-activated sounds and flashing lights make ‘Race to the Rescue!’ a must-have for every young fan of emergency vehicles!
Featuring exciting illustrations by Olivier Latyk of helicopters, fire trucks, & rescue boats, little ones will delight in following all the action as it unfolds.
Published by Tiger Tales this September.
Ekaterina Trukhan – We’re Better Together
Cooperation, helping, and working together are beautifully illustrated by Ekaterina in this book that demonstrates the joys of community and teamwork for young readers.
We’re better together when we play, when we make music, and when everyone pitches in. This celebration of coming together to solve problems, support communities, and honor everyone’s differences is perfect for young children who are learning about empathy and cooperation.
Winner of the Mom’s Choice Award, this wonderful book is available from Highlights Press.
Olivier Latyk – Petites comptines en promenade
Olivier Latyk has illustrated ‘Petites comptines en promenade’, a sweet sing-along nursery rhyme book available from Editions Milan this May.
Elisa Ferro: Usborne – First Words Book
Usborne’s ‘First Words Book’ is the perfect way for little children to build their vocabularies. Thematic groups of new words are brought to life by whimsical illustrations by Elisa Ferro that grownups and little people can talk about together as they enjoy quiet reading time.
Nicola Slater: Beginning Baby series
Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children’s group. Nicola Slater has illustrated 3 lovely titles from the series; “10 Hugs and Kisses”, “Welcome to Shape School” and “Smile, Baby”. Nicola’s instantly recognisable art and adorable characters are sure to make every baby and parent smile.
In 10 Hugs and Kisses, follow all of the adorable characters as they count all the way up to ten by making peace signs, sharing hugs, blowing kisses, and saying goodnight.
In Welcome to Shape School!, readers join Gabriel Giraffe, Elijah Elephant, Riley Narwhal, Mia Monkey, Layla Llama, Paisley Octopus, and Mateo Red Panda as they tap, trace, and count the nine different shapes that they encounter during their day at school!
Smile, Baby!‘s playful text introduces babies to their faces and asks them to find their nose, ears, and eyes in the embedded mirror.
Melanie Grandgirard – Elvis Presley
It’s time to put on your blue suede shoes!
‘Mon premier Elvis Presley’ offers kids a fun introduction to rock-and-roll music with super-cute illustrations by Melanie Grandgirard.
Available now from Playbac Editions.
Olivier Latk – Siam, au fil de l’eau
‘Siam, au fil de l’eau’ a beautiful musical tale illustrated by Olivier Latyk for Flammarion Jeunesse.
