Spaceblock (An Abrams Block Book)
Published on 23. June 2022
Book
Board book
80 pages
978-1-4197-5099-1 (ISBN)
Description
Learn all about space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling Block Book series!3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! In this follow-up to Alphablock, Countablock, Dinoblock, Cityblock, Buildablock, Farmblock, Loveblock, and Sharkblock, readers will experience the historic moon landing, learn about what modern astronauts do in space, read about the recent landing of Mars rover Perseverance, and more. In keeping with the rest of the series, Spaceblock features the charming art of British design team Peski Studio, die-cut pages, and ten impressive gatefolds, including one that unfolds to 30 inches wide to showcase all the planets in our solar system!
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: Up to 3 years
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 163 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
498 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-5099-1 (9781419750991)
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Person
Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. David Partington is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His influences range from mid-century design to Saturday morning cartoons. As part of Peski Studio (formerly Peskimo), he enjoys screen printing, a process that often informs his approach to illustration. Partington's work can be seen in kids' books, food packaging, and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially enjoys creating characters, drawing friendly robots, and sending them on incredible adventures.