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Shapes and Patterns in Nature
Series: Nature's Wonderful Colors
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Age range 6+
Indulge in the captivating world of colours! Dive into the realm of diverse shapes and patterns hiding everywhere in nature.
Nature and colours again? Why not! You'd be surprised how often the same shapes and patterns are repeated in nature. What is shaped like a heart or a star around us? Which animal, mineral, or plant is pointed and which of them wears wavy shapes?
The ground, underground, even the deep dark seas are teeming with waves, dots, stripes, playful spots, curly spirals, and complicated patterns. Even the tiniest ones have a place in nature and a reason to be there.
Camouflage patterns help animals blend in with their surroundings, while the more distinct ones serve them during courtship or when spooking an intruder. Discover marvellous shapes and patterns you can find all around you.
The first book in this series was selected by the Wall Street Journal in the "Best Picture Books for Kids."
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Shapes and Patterns in Nature by Jana Sedlackova and Stepanka Sekaninova is praised for its stunning illustrations and wealth of detailed information without overwhelming the reader. Reviewers highlighted its appeal to both children and adults, making it much more than just a children's book, suitable for repeated readings and exploration. It's also noted as a visual delight, akin to a unique coffee table book, and admired for its extensive range of examples and attractive design.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788000061252
Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 December 2021
Country: Czechia
Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Magdalena Konecna
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 238.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Jana Sedlackovais a children's book author who graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management. In her free time, she enjoys singing in choirs and decorating gingerbread during Christmastime. Her work is driven by the belief that everyone is searching for the perfect fairytale. She hails from Brno, Czech Republic.
Stepanka Sekaninovaused to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.
Magdalena Konecnaillustrated her first book when she was only 17 years old. Her main sources of inspiration are her dreams and travels and the natural world. You can find her pictures on greeting cards and in notebooks, as well as in various publications. She lives and works in the Czech Republic.
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