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A picture book with a cute teddy bear in the main role showing us that sometimes the truth is hidden deep down and you need to be patient to get it revealed.
"How lovely it is!" rejoiced the bear, on discovering a strange plant in his garden. Every day he watered it and shielded it from the sun with a parasol, and he never forgot to say "Good night" to it before bedtime. But the plant didn't react. "Why won't you bloom?" brooded the little gardener. But little did he know what was going on underground!
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Upside Down
A picture book with a cute teddy bear in the main role showing us that sometimes the truth is hidden deep down and you need to be patient to get it revealed."How lovely it is!" rejoiced the bear, on discovering a strange plant in his garden. Every day he watered it and shielded it from the sun with a parasol,...Hardback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Upside Down by Katarina Macurova is widely praised for its humour and engaging illustrations. Reviewers highlight its appeal to children aged 3-6, emphasising its dual narrative that plays with perspectives — the bear gardener's challenges above ground and the rabbits' secret feast below. The book is commended for its effective use of visuals to convey a story that offers lessons in looking at situations from multiple angles, making it a recommended read for educational settings and home libraries alike.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788000065953
Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 January 2023
Country: Czechia
Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Katkarina Macurova
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 299.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Born in 1983,Katarina Macurovais an award-winning artist whose innovative work spans from graphics and illustration to 3D graphics. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Slovakia, and has won several prestigious awards, including the Communication Arts Award of Excellence in the USA. Hailing from Bratislava, Slovakia, she continues to push the boundaries of her artistry.
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