See Hear: There's magic all around you. What can you see What can you hear
By (Author) Tania McCartney
Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Exisle Publishing
EK Books
1st April 2018
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
823.92
Hardback
32
Width 286mm, Height 216mm
405g
This innovative flip-format picture book is a sequel to the best-selling and CBCA Notable Book for 2017, Smile Cry. Piglet, Bunny and Cat return in a charming, whimsical sensory adventure that encourages kids to explore the multitude of ways that they can engage with the world around them, particularly via the senses of sight and sound. From watching squiggly rain on a window to pointing out heavenly horses in the clouds, from hearing buzzing blossoms as bees collect pollen and nectar to hot pan sizzles as a favourite meal is prepared, See Hear invites us to open our eyes and ears to the everyday magic that surrounds us. Younger kids will respond to the soft whimsical illustrations, while older readers will enjoy the onomatopoeic wordplay. Perfect for ages 3 and upwards, this is a book that will captivate children and parents alike.
innovative flip-format book. * Ladies In Racing *
readers will get the most out of this book (a lovely list of sounds and sights, essentially) by using it as a starting point to explore the world around them, and more specifically, the endless ways and words that can be used to describe it. * Society for Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators *
Small children will love getting halfway through this whimsical picture book and being able to flip it around to read a new story Alliterations such as the flying feathers and buzzing blossoms and the onomatopoeic narrative really makes this tale of Piglet, Bunny and Cat come to life. * The Daily Telegraph *
From watching squiggly rain as it hits the window or hearing buzzing blossoms as bees collect pollen and nectar I really enjoyed how this story explores all the little, everyday wonderful things around us (that maybe we take for granted). It was nice to talk about this with my kids and ask them things they hear, or see when theyre exploring their surroundings. * Early Childhood Book Reviews *
Tania McCartney is an award-winning author, illustrator, and book and magazine editor. She is also the founder of literary site Kids Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge. Jess Racklyeft is a children's book illustrator, card designer and watercolour aficionado.