Illustrated Books from Prestel Junior
These four Prestel Junior books are great gifts, since they will encourage your child to learn and explore new interests.
Kids can learn about the past, make plans for the future and, also, try out some new things now.
They are great for children who already have an interest in these subjects, but can also expose them to brand new things.
Each one is beautifully illustrated, so the Prestel Junior books keep kids engaged the first time they read them and the 10th.
So, which one of these 4 gift guide books will your child want to read first?
Gift Guide: Prestel Junior Books
I Am Coco
isbn 9783791375083
Pub Date 9/13/22
Synopsis
This portrait of a fiercely independent creative thinker is filled with whimsical pictures and informative texts to depict the entire arc of Coco’s life and career, from schoolgirl rebel to haute couture icon.
Young Gabrielle came from a poor family, was orphaned at age 12, and learned to sew in a convent school. She worked as a seamstress and sang in cabarets, where she was given the nickname Coco.
This story—and the remarkable career that followed—is exuberantly told in Isabel Pin’s simple yet detailed illustrations.
Young readers will learn about Coco’s beginnings as a hat designer, and how her earliest creations presaged the concept of sportswear.
They’ll learn about her iconic designs—the little black dress, the impeccable suit, the squared-off perfume bottle, and the acclaimed logo.
And they will learn how a freethinking young artist who freed women from the corsets and extravagant ornamentations of the early 20th century grew into a ferociously ambitious designer who staged her own comeback at the age of 70.
Whether they are interested in the history of fashion, or looking for encouragement to pursue their own dreams, young readers will find this entertaining biography both fascinating and inspiring.
Author
Isabel Pin
Illustrator
Isabel Pin
Suggested Ages
Ages 6-9
Hair: From Moptops to Mohicans, Afros to Cornrows
isbn 9783791375281
Pub Date 9/13/22
Synopsis
This delightfully informative and reaffirming celebration of hair through the ages not only explores the most outrageous hairstyles from across history, but also shows how hair is an important and powerful means of cultural expression no matter what your sex, age, or race.
During the Rococo period, wealthy women tucked shells, necklaces, fruit, and flowers into their hair, which was styled into towers that reached as high as three feet over their heads.
In 1970s London, young, disfranchised “punks” made themselves feel powerful by drawing on the 2,000-year-old Native American practice of shaving their heads except for a narrow strip from forehead to neck.
These are just a couple of many fascinating moments of hair history whimsically illustrated in this book.
Katja Spitzer’s colorful illustrations are presented in double-page spreads that offer an engaging description, so kids will understand each hair trend or style and its cultural and historic significance.
Readers will learn why hair braiders in West Africa can spend an entire day working on one client; and how Black Americans signaled their opposition to racist laws and practices by not styling their naturally frizzy hair.
Filled with important history and giggle-inducing facts, this wide-ranging book crosses cultures and oceans to offer an important lesson about self-expression that will encourage readers of all ages to let down their hair, and to let others do the same.
Author
Katja Spitzer
Illustrator
Katja Spitzer
Suggested Ages
Ages 5-9
The Power of Architecture: 25 Modern Buildings from Around the World
isbn 9783791375144
Pub Date 9/20/22
Synopsis
From private residences to affordable housing, stadiums to factories, museums to libraries—this book takes young readers across continents to learn how architecture is improving the world one building at a time.
Although popular culture and classrooms are filled with references to classic and iconic buildings such as the Parthenon, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the Great Pyramids, there are equally valuable lessons to be learned from modern architecture, and especially from buildings situated in the Global South and among underrepresented populations.
This beautifully illustrated book investigates how contemporary architects from a variety of cultures are addressing issues of climate change, income inequality, and limited resources by designing buildings that are as innovative as they are beautiful.
Each building is presented in a double-page spread featuring Pamela Baron’s exquisitely detailed illustrations, so it highlights the design, natural surroundings, and the people who live, work, or play there.
Annette Roeder’s pitch-perfect text outlines the structure’s unique contribution to the field of architecture, and invites readers to wonder aloud why the building works and to find out more about it.
This is a perfect stepping stone for designers in the making, since it also teaches kids how architecture can help the people it shelters and the planet on which it is built.
Author
Annette Roeder
Illustrator
Pamela Baron
Suggested Ages
Ages 8-12
My Dog, Hen
isbn 9783791375359
Pub Date 10/4/22
Synopsis
Brimming with the lively artwork and waggish humor that make his books a joy for kids and parents alike, David Mackintosh’s newest book explores finding value in the unwanted and obsolete, through the pleasures and perils of adopting a rescue puppy.
“Why should we get a brand-new dog when Hen is as good as new to us?” asks the young boy at the center of this story.
The adorable mixed-breed pup is brought home in a cardboard box, given toys, and some food—and then proceeds to enthusiastically eat up his loving home.
When nothing can be done (and all the pocket money has been spent on new toys) the boy’s wise and thrifty grandmother finds a helpful solution.
Readers of all ages will laugh at Hen’s boundless energy and parents especially will identify with the challenges of training a headstrong dog.
Author
David Mackintosh
Illustrator
David Mackintosh
Suggested Ages
Ages 4-8
Prestel Junior Books Giveaway
Prize: Set of 4 Prestel Junior Books – I Am Coco, Hair, The Power of Architecture, and My Dog, Hen (arv $ 76)
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