A concertina board book of big bright faces to place around baby on the floor at tummy time-by multi-award-winning author/illustrator Gavin Bishop.
Babies will love tummy time or learning to sit up surrounded by this beautiful two metre fold-out board book illustrating faces and toys in bright colours.
This safe and sturdy concertina book is a perfect new baby or baby shower gift, with compelling illustrations of the things babies love. Friendly faces from the whole family combine with familiar toys and objects, drawn in bold lines with a striking minimalist colour palette.
Choose your cover and which direction to read this fully reversible book.
Accordion-fold books are perfect for babies to strengthen core muscles at tummy time with the saturated colours, simple lines and open faces that babies are hard-wired to enjoy.
As the baby grows, the strong simple images are perfect for introducing first words and concepts, with family faces to name-including the dog-and objects that babies love to hold and explore-soft toys, ball, keys, an enticing pair of spectacles and more.
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngati Awa, is a leading Maori illustrator. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into multiple languages. His awards include the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Maori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement.
Selected as a dPICTUS 100 Outstanding Picturebooks 2023.
Other books from Gavin Bishop:
Mihi
Koro
Pops
Friend
E Hoa
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook
The House that Jack Built
Praise for Friend
"A charming reminder that friends don't need to say a lot; warm hearts and expressions speak volumes." Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Pops
"A beautiful book highlighting the joy of spending a day with grandpa. Recommended for every shelf." School Library Journal, starred review
"This chunky board book with diverse characters features clever bold illustrations that zoom in on specific details of warmth, love and the joy of family." School Reading List
Praise for Mihi
"A simple, striking new board book that we predict will be in every ECE in the country soon - it ties into certain curriculum strands beautifully, but more than that: it's a book that builds kids up." The Spinoff
Praise for Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook
"Appealing illustrations and the lure of an insider's account make this a delectable adventure." Kirkus Reviews
"Fascinating stuff recommended for foodies and picture book lovers alike." New Zealand Herald, Best Picture Books 2018
