All Kinds of Things/Todo tipo de cosas

(Hardback)

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From renowned creator Bernadette Gervais, a colorful, eye-catching word bookwritten in both English and Spanishshowing us how everyday things are connected in unique ways

What do a watering can, a shoe, and a saltshaker have in common What about a kangaroo, popcorn, and a spring From the mind of award-winning author-illustrator Bernadette Gervais, discover the answers to these questions and learn about other similarly interesting connections in All Kinds of Things/Todo tipo de cosas. Arranging animals, objects, and other items in a fashion at times humorous and poetic, this picture bookwritten in both English and Spanishorganizes our world in a unique way, bringing together more than 200 large, magnificent images created with stencils and brushes. Marvel at how much more things have in common than you mightve thought!

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Allow(s) readers to draw unexpected connections between the mundane and everyday wonders . . . much to muse on here. A curiously offbeat treat. * Kirkus *

Author Bio

Bernadette Gervais is a highly regarded author and illustrator, credited with the creation of over 100 childrens books. Born in Brussels, she studied fine arts at cole des Beaux-Arts in Mons, where she began crafting her diverse range of illustration techniques, such as stenciling and engraving. Gervais is a winner of the 2020 Ppite dor from the Montreuil Childrens Book Fair and received a special mention for her work at the 2022 BolognaRagazzi Awards.