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Květa Pacovska was born in Prague, in 1928 and has illustrated more than sixty books and won the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1992.

With imaginative illustrations made from collaged paper scraps, paint and pencil drawings, this book has a real folk art feel to it although the illustrator is said to be influenced by modern artists like Paul Klee, Kandinsky and Míro.

I'm sure you'll be surprised by her illustrations of Hänsel et Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood! (via book by its cover)

Updated Apr 27, 2009

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Sparkle and Spin: a book about words by Ann & Paul Rand

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Through harmony and rhythm, resonance and pitch, and with help of a colorful and witty artwork this book inspires readers to listen to the tuneful play of her text, revealing the power and music in the words we use every day.

Updated Apr 27, 2009

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nella notte buia (in the darkness of the night) by Bruno Munari

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Published for the first time in 1956, this book is a reference point in children's publishing.

The different types of paper used, simplicity of the images and holes that echo the story lead the reader along the mysterious path of the "darkness of the night".

Updated Apr 27, 2009

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L'altalena (see-saw) by Enzo Mari

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Wonderful book of evolving, sequential illustrations involving a see-saw, some animals and what happens when you keep stacking those animals on that see-saw.

AS it is an accordion foldered boo, you can see all the evolution as a little cartoon, following that investigation about serial perception that Mari was realizing in 60’s

Updated Apr 27, 2009

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Alexander Calder (mira que arte!)

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Love this artist and the pop up book promises to fill expectations!

Updated Apr 24, 2009

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Julie Morstad's ABC

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This set of alphabet cards illustrated by Julie Morstad comes in a box... and tied with a ribbon.... it's adorable!

They're not your typical boring old alphabet cards -the illustrations are a little quirky and a little strange, as well as the chosen words. (via book by its cover)

Updated Apr 17, 2009

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My First Nursery Book

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A true masterpiece of book design and illustration, first published in 1947.

Franciszka Themerson was a Polish avant-garde artist and film-maker whose children's book illustration revealed a talent that is unique in the field.

Updated Apr 16, 2009

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ABC3D, by Marion Bataille

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I can't think of anything better to go on your coffee table. Fascination with letters or not, this book it just awesome.

Essentially, it's a pop-up book with cool creative ways to show the alphabet. That's all. But, there's a video that you can watch that will convince you.

Updated Oct 17, 2008