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All in a Year

By Chihiro Takeuchi
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All in a Year by Chihiro Takeuchi is a beautifully illustrated children's book that takes readers on a journey through the twelve months of the year. Each page, filled with intricate cut-paper illustrations, captures the essence and unique characteristics of each month, celebrating the cycle of the seasons and the simple joys they bring. This enchanting book serves as a perfect introduction to the year's natural rhythms for young readers.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the wonders of changing seasons and diverse cultural festivities. It offers a captivating journey through the year, showcasing intricate paper-cut illustrations that highlight the beauty found throughout each month. Young readers and their families will love discovering the playful details in every scene.

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Follow the Tanaka family across their year of change as they move into a new home, with exciting new experiences to share. Explore how much can happen over the course of a year in this fun and interactive search-and-find picture book. Perfect for fans of Jane Godwin's All Through the Year.

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The Tanaka family are moving out of their apartment building and into a house. Follow them on their journey to see how their life changes over the course of a year. See the family engage with their new environment and keep ties with their old community, as they enjoy a year full of adventures.

This isn’t your typical book of seasons. Instead, award-winning paper-cut artist Chihiro Takeuchi has crafted a celebration of the way one family spends a year and the relationships that change and develop over time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922610652

Publisher: Berbay Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Berbay Publishing

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 40

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Chihiro Takeuchi Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Chihiro Takeuchi is a renowned paper cut artist living in Osaka, Japan. In 2015 and 2016 Chihiro was part of a select group of artists to exhibit at the prestigious Bologna Book Fair, and she specialises in writing for and working with children in the early childhood stages.

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