Hello Birds, What Do You Say?
ISBN 9781782504887
Regular price $14.95By Loes Botman
This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a variety of birds and the special sounds they make.
Loes Botman's colourful and detailed illustrations bring the different birds -- including a robin, blue tit, swan, pigeon and duck -- vividly to life. Children will learn to recognise the birds -- many of which live in their gardens, parks and countryside -- and be encouraged to try out their distinctive calls.
The simple concepts and words make this book perfect for exploring with young children.
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board book, 12 pages. Beautiful colour illustrations. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books, Jan 2018.
About the Author
Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She has been widely exhibited and runs workshops. She is also the illustrator of Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?, Hello Animals, Where Do You Live?, Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?, Hello Farm, How Do You Do?, and Hello Birds, What Do You Say?
Reviews
'Exquisitely colored detailed renderings.'
-- CBC Best Children's Books of the Year
'I hope we see more books like this one in the future. It’s basically a nonfiction board book, telling you which sounds each songbird makes. The fact that it’s also gorgeous to the eye is just gravy.'
-- A Fuse 8 Production
'There's no denying the illustrations are very attractive, and the predictable pattern and onomatopoeia ('Chatter chatter says the magpie. / Chook chook says the blackbird') vigorously support pre-literacy skills. Though many of these birds aren't likely to be found in most North American backyards, it's nevertheless a friendly introduction to birds and bird calls for children on this side of the pond. (Board book. 1-3)'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Perfect for lap-sitting bird enthusiasts... The pictures are truly lovely, with lots of color and texture... All of the illustrations were accurate. It's especially nice to have a board book that gives some specific nomenclature, (bullfinch, magpie, starling), rather than 'birdie'.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'[A] bright and lively board book... The simple concepts and words make [the book] perfect for exploring with young children and [it's] highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library board book collections.
-- Midwest Book Review
'Like a kindly grandparent, gently pointing out the wonders of nature to a curious child, the book opens readers' eyes (and ears) to the range of birds in our localities. Even grown-ups may discover here birds which they have never noticed or recognised before. Loes Botman's illustrations combine accurate details... With glowing coloured backgrounds. The effect is atmospheric and appealing, as well as being a useful first guide to common birds. Hello Birds is a beautiful first step into nature connection.'
-- Armadillo
'Here is another gorgeous, bright board book from Dutch illustrator Loes Botman... Botman's exquisite detailed illustrations bring the different birds vibrantly to life making this an ideal book to use with young children for identifying different birds in the garden, on a walk in the park or countryside.'
-- Outside in World
'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses.[The book is] of course, very robust and ideal for early childhood settings!'
-- Kindling
'I love garden birds, so I was immediately attracted to this gorgeous board book. I particularly like the detail of the illustrations. Each page depicts one bird, together with words to describe the bird's call, such as ''Chirp chirp says the sparrow,'' so there is plenty to talk about. The book can even be used as a first spotter's guide!'
-- JUNO Magazine
Praise for Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?
'A perfect book for exploring with young children.'
-- Outside In World
'This is a gorgeous board book.'
-- Juno
'Botman's soft pastels provide highly detailed images of the insects and other creatures... A lovely biology and vocabulary lesson rolled into one.'
-- Kirkus
'With gorgeous illustrations and descriptive words that are fun to say, this is a board book young children will enjoy looking at.'
-- Through The Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
'The soft, bright pastel renderings give detail to each insect. Children may be inspired to act out the simple verbs for each insect. A nice book for little backyard gardeners.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
Hello Animals, How Do You Sleep?
ISBN 9781782505518
Regular price $13.50 Sale price $12.15 Save 10%By Loes Botman
This beautiful board book introduces young children to a whole host of animals, including a squirrel, a fox, a bear, and a rabbit, and shows how they sleep.
Loes Botman's warm and detailed illustrations bring the different animals alive on the page, and the simple words and concepts make this a perfect bedtime book for young children.
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board book, 12 pages. Beautiful colour illustrations. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books, Jan 2019.
About the Author
Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She has been widely exhibited and runs workshops. She is also the illustrator of Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?, Hello Animals, Where Do You Live?, Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?, Hello Farm, How Do You Do?, and Hello Birds, What Do You Say?
Reviews
'With detailed artwork in warm, cosy colours, and simple descriptive language, this is a lovely book to read with young children to learn more about a range of animals and extend a child's vocabulary.'
-- Juno
'The book is an ideal size for small hands to grasp and take hold of, and at the same time it is sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear it is certain to be given from younger readers. There are minimal words and the animals are not named so the book presents a great opportunity for adult and child to work together in order to identify and explore each creature and what they are doing.'
-- Armadillo
'Botman's latest nature-themed work does double duty, offering a few facts to the youngest of readers while gently lulling them to sleep. Children learn about the nocturnal habits of various creatures -- cows and sheep bed down in the hay, while rabbits and bears sleep in dens (the contrast between the hulking bear and the tiny bunny is delightful). Set against vivid, detailed backgrounds, these sumptuous illustrations will have eyelids drooping in no time.'
-- School Library Journal
'Luminous snoozy images depict the animals peacefully curled up in their woodland, farm, and home environments. Each animal is surrounded with warm, halo-like colors and visual textures that echo their environments, from barnyard hay to warm, deep dens, bringing gentle artistry to the pages and an invitation for readers, too, to bed down. How do you sleep?'
-- Publishers Weekly
'By keeping the text spare, Botman allows readers to focus on the illustrations, which are quite lovely. They appear to have been done with pastel crayons or some other smudgy medium, as they have a comforting, mottled look. A charming and very simple introduction to animals and their sleeping habits for babies and toddlers.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Botman's gorgeous detailed artwork brings the animals vividly to life making this an ideal book for a pre-school read at bedtime.'
-- Outside In World
'Beautiful... Unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library children's board book collections.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'[A] short but sweet little book that would be perfect for bed or rest time.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
Pip the Gnome's Bedtime
ISBN 9781782504139
Regular price $14.95By Admar Kwant
Pip the gnome sits with his friends mouse, rabbit and squirrel to watch the sunset.
One by one, Pip's friends go to sleep: the mouse in her bed under a tree root, the rabbit in her burrow underground, the squirrel in his cosy hole high in a tree.
Pip is sleepy too. "Sleep well, Pip."
Perfect for bedtime, the soft, colourful illustrations and simple, rhythmic words of this beautiful board book prepare very young children for a peaceful night's sleep.
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board book, 12 pages. Beautiful colour illustrations. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books, Sep 2017.
About the Author
Admar Kwant lives with her husband and two children in the Netherlands, by the edge of a lake. Her family life and love of nature inspire her drawing and painting. She regularly creates illustrations for Educare, a Dutch parenting magazine. She is the author and illustrator of Pip the Gnome and Pip the Gnome and the Christmas Tree, gentle board books for young children.
Reviews
'This lovely little board book is perfect for helping young children to settle into a bedtime, or nap time, routine... As each animal goes to bed, the background in the pictures moves through the colours of the sunset, evening and night time, which, coupled with the text and its use of such sleepy words as cosy, nestle, curls up, yawns, asleep, and more, all help to calm children and help them relax into sleep.'
-- Early Years Educator Magazine
Praise for Pip the Gnome and the Christmas Tree:
'Kwant's art is the star of this simple story. Rendered in soft coloured pencil or oil pastels, the scenes beautifully evoke the playful joy of decorating a tree. Pip is especially endearing, with his apple-doll face, Santa-red hat, and apple-green suit.'
-- Kirkus Book Reviews (US)
'Colourful illustrations and simple words in this utterly charming story written and illustrated by Admar Kwant introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of preparing for Christmas. Soft, wintery colors wonderfully illuminate the day from morning to dusk, ending with the candle-lit tree.'
-- Midwest Book Review (US)
Pip the Gnome and the Christmas Tree
ISBN 9781782507697
Regular price $15.50 Sale price $14.50 Save 6%By Admar Kwant
A lovely introduction for young children to the joy of preparing for Christmas, with soft illustrations and simple words.
Shares a gentle message about appreciating simple things.
The small, chunky format and rounded corners make this book perfect for little hands. Discover more of Pip's adventures in the companion board books
Pip the gnome decorates his Christmas tree with help from his animal friends in this gentle board book with simple words - perfect for sharing with young children.
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board book, 12 pages. Beautiful colour illustrations. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books, 2021.
About the Author
Admar Kwant lives with her husband and two children in the Netherlands, by the edge of a lake. Her family life and love of nature inspire her drawing and painting. She regularly creates illustrations for Educare, a Dutch parenting magazine. She is the author and illustrator of Pip the Gnome and Pip the Gnome and the Christmas Tree, gentle board books for young children.
Reviews
'Kwant's art is the star of this simple story. Rendered in soft coloured pencil or oil pastels, the scenes beautifully evoke the playful joy of decorating a tree. Pip is especially endearing, with his apple-doll face, Santa-red hat, and apple-green suit.'
-- Kirkus Book Reviews (US)
'Colourful illustrations and simple words in this utterly charming story written and illustrated by Admar Kwant introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of preparing for Christmas. Soft, wintery colors wonderfully illuminate the day from morning to dusk, ending with the candle-lit tree.'
-- Midwest Book Review (US)
Hello Animals boxed set
ISBN 9781782508564
Regular price $53.50By Loes Botman
A charming box set of four beloved mini board books from Loes Botman's New York Times praised series (Hello Baby Animals; Hello Animals, How Do You Sleep?; Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?; Hello Bugs). An ideal baby gift.
Say hello to sleepy animals, special animals, adorable baby animals -- and brilliant bugs! -- in this vibrant and engaging board book set for babies and toddlers.
The much-loved Hello Animals books by Loes Botman wonderfully combine luminous, life-like pastel illustrations of familiar creatures with spare, accurate words to elevate this simple concept to a unique collection.
Young children will be entranced by exquisite illustrations of wobbly foals, muddy piglets, wiggling centipedes, red-breasted robins, and so many more. The sturdy box set includes four mini board books (Hello Animals, How Do You Sleep?; Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?; Hello Baby Animals, Who Are You?; and Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?) and is an ideal new baby gift or present for a young child.
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board books are 12 pages each. 160 x 135 mm.
Floris Books.
About the Author
Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She has been widely exhibited and runs workshops. She is also the illustrator of Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?, Hello Animals, Where Do You Live?, Hello Bugs, What Do You Do?, Hello Farm, How Do You Do?, and Hello Birds, What Do You Say?
Reviews
'With detailed artwork in warm, cosy colours, and simple descriptive language, this is a lovely book to read with young children to learn more about a range of animals and extend a child's vocabulary.'
-- Juno
'The book is an ideal size for small hands to grasp and take hold of, and at the same time it is sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear it is certain to be given from younger readers. There are minimal words and the animals are not named so the book presents a great opportunity for adult and child to work together in order to identify and explore each creature and what they are doing.'
-- Armadillo
'Botman's latest nature-themed work does double duty, offering a few facts to the youngest of readers while gently lulling them to sleep. Children learn about the nocturnal habits of various creatures -- cows and sheep bed down in the hay, while rabbits and bears sleep in dens (the contrast between the hulking bear and the tiny bunny is delightful). Set against vivid, detailed backgrounds, these sumptuous illustrations will have eyelids drooping in no time.'
-- School Library Journal
'Luminous snoozy images depict the animals peacefully curled up in their woodland, farm, and home environments. Each animal is surrounded with warm, halo-like colors and visual textures that echo their environments, from barnyard hay to warm, deep dens, bringing gentle artistry to the pages and an invitation for readers, too, to bed down. How do you sleep?'
-- Publishers Weekly
'By keeping the text spare, Botman allows readers to focus on the illustrations, which are quite lovely. They appear to have been done with pastel crayons or some other smudgy medium, as they have a comforting, mottled look. A charming and very simple introduction to animals and their sleeping habits for babies and toddlers.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Botman's gorgeous detailed artwork brings the animals vividly to life making this an ideal book for a pre-school read at bedtime.'
-- Outside In World
'Beautiful... Unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library children's board book collections.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'[A] short but sweet little book that would be perfect for bed or rest time.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
Pip the Gnome
ISBN 9781782507536
Regular price $15.50 Sale price $14.50 Save 6%By Admar Kwant
The small, chunky format and rounded corners make this book perfect for little hands. Discover more of Pip's adventures in the companion board books
Recommended for 1 - 3 years old.
Board book, 12 pages. Beautiful colour illustrations. 180 x 153 mm.
Floris Books.
About the Author
Admar Kwant lives with her husband and two children in the Netherlands, by the edge of a lake. Her family life and love of nature inspire her drawing and painting. She regularly creates illustrations for Educare, a Dutch parenting magazine. She is the author and illustrator of Pip the Gnome and Pip the Gnome and the Christmas Tree, gentle board books for young children.
Reviews
'Kwant's art is the star of this simple story. Rendered in soft coloured pencil or oil pastels, the scenes beautifully evoke the playful joy of decorating a tree. Pip is especially endearing, with his apple-doll face, Santa-red hat, and apple-green suit.'
-- Kirkus Book Reviews (US)
'Colourful illustrations and simple words in this utterly charming story written and illustrated by Admar Kwant introduce babies and toddlers to the joy of preparing for Christmas. Soft, wintery colors wonderfully illuminate the day from morning to dusk, ending with the candle-lit tree.'
-- Midwest Book Review (US)