
My Big Wimmelbook (R) - Happy Halloween!
Alexandra Helm(Author)
The Experiment LLC (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 7. July 2026
Book
Board book
16 pages
979-8-89303-144-7 (ISBN)
Description
The My Big Wimmelbooks (R) series is an effortless introduction to literacy that lets beginning readers aged two to five be the storyteller-with hours of seek-and-find, hands-on learning. In these oversize board books, every page is bursting with life-and tons to discover! Here, children as young as age two have a blast pointing out recognisable things-trick-or-treaters, playful ghosts, a black cat-while older kids can follow the star characters through all kinds of bustling Halloween scenes.
Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter-and to craft their own stories. My Big Wimmelbook (R)-Happy Halloween! overflows with seasonal spirit, helping kids sharpen their observation skills while delighting in every spooky, silly detail.
About Wimmelbooks
Wimmelbooks originated in Germany decades ago and have become a sensation with children (and adults!) worldwide. My Big Wimmelbooks (R) is the first-ever English-language wimmelbook series. Its books have been praised as "lively . . . and abounding with humor and detail" (Wall Street Journal) and likely to "make any parent's heart sing" (The New York Times).
Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter-and to craft their own stories. My Big Wimmelbook (R)-Happy Halloween! overflows with seasonal spirit, helping kids sharpen their observation skills while delighting in every spooky, silly detail.
About Wimmelbooks
Wimmelbooks originated in Germany decades ago and have become a sensation with children (and adults!) worldwide. My Big Wimmelbooks (R) is the first-ever English-language wimmelbook series. Its books have been praised as "lively . . . and abounding with humor and detail" (Wall Street Journal) and likely to "make any parent's heart sing" (The New York Times).
Reviews / Votes
"The large board books in the My Big Wimmelbook series are full of lively, crowded tableaux of people and animals going about their business in different settings. [Wimmelbooks] abound with witty details to draw in younger children . . . and older toddlers will want to follow the wordless interactions that spill from one page to the next in these eventful pictures." -- The Wall Street Journal "You know the kid who can conjure an entire imaginary world by animating, say, the sugar packets she finds at the restaurant table? That one will thank you when you put any volume of My Big Wimmelbook in front of her. . . . Picture Richard Scarryesque, diorama-like spreads with a hint of Where's Waldo junior detective. The combination should encourage long contemplative sit-downs that will make any parent's heart sing." -- The New York Times Book Review "Wimmelbooks offer limitless engagement for little kids-think updated, culturally relevant versions of Where's Waldo." -- Fanny Singer and Greta Caruso, The Green Spoon "An opening spread outlines particular characters and objects for readers to locate, including a couple with a selfie stick, reporters on the scene, and a pizza delivery man . . . The spreads aren't as jam-packed as a typical Where's Waldo panorama, allowing for younger readers to spot characters and objects with ease." -- Publishers Weekly "With My Big Wimmelbooks, kids experience their self-efficacy as something special, which makes them proud and, in turn, activates new 'learning.' The inner motivation that comes with their desire to satisfy their curiosity is the ultimate source of ongoing learning." -- Dr. Kristina Unterweger, educational psychologistMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Preschool, Interest Age: From 0 to 4 years
Illustrations
With rounded corners | 6 color, full-spread scenes to explore
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
392 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89303-144-7 (9798893031447)
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Person
Alexandra Helm has studied at Chelsea College of Art and Central Saint Martins. She works with Dreams, Memory and Observation. Recently she has extended her practice by studying at the Royal Drawing School, London. She is a member of Sonsoles Print Studio and an associate member of East London Print Studio. She participates in Perienne Christain's Creativity Cafe. The Royal Academy of Arts accepted one of her pieces as part of their Summer Exhibition in 2023, which has led to her work being widely collected. Alexandra currently studies with Turps Art School, London.