The Remarkables
The Most Incredible Children I've Met - So Far!
Published on 4. September 2024
Book
Hardback
72 pages
978-1-77657-504-6 (ISBN)
Description
Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake.
The Remarkables is a big book of fantasy and humor that entertains and provides a way to talk about emotions and identity. Through Perrin's unique imagination, this inclusive encyclopedia celebrates individuality, strengths, and differences, allowing every reader to explore what miraculous superpower they would wish for-or might have.
Known for her original lift-the-flap explorations of fairytale stories, Perrin here turns the lens onto her child readers, showing each one that they are a superhero.
Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents the special powers that make them unique. A "class photo" brings everyone together with a quiz finale for readers to discover their own superpowers.
The Remarkables is a big book of fantasy and humor that entertains and provides a way to talk about emotions and identity. Through Perrin's unique imagination, this inclusive encyclopedia celebrates individuality, strengths, and differences, allowing every reader to explore what miraculous superpower they would wish for-or might have.
Known for her original lift-the-flap explorations of fairytale stories, Perrin here turns the lens onto her child readers, showing each one that they are a superhero.
Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents the special powers that make them unique. A "class photo" brings everyone together with a quiz finale for readers to discover their own superpowers.
Reviews / Votes
"A wild imagination and creativity that capitalizes on feelings and experiences of childhood engage the reader easily. Children will come to know a bit about themselves through this fun read. . . This book is an instant treasure for teachers, parents, and counselors to help children develop self-assurance and appreciate others and their uniqueness."-Children's Literature "If you haven't come across Clotilde Perrin's books before, and even if you have, the gorgeousness of her stylish, detailed illustrations and limitless extent of her imagination in this book, is stunning."-Love Reading 4 KidsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fifth Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 11 years
Product notice
Picture book
Trade binding
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 347 mm
Width: 247 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
784 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77657-504-6 (9781776575046)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Clotilde Perrin is an illustrator and author living in France. A graduate of the prestigious School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, she has published more than thirty books and is known for her intricate lift-the-flaps books. Clotilde Perrin is an illustrator and author living in France. A graduate of the prestigious School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, she has published more than thirty books and is known for her intricate lift-the-flaps books.