Graeme Base is een Australische kunstenaar en auteur van prentenboeken, gevierd om zijn ingewikkelde en fantasierijke illustraties. Zijn werken duiken vaak in rijken van fantasie en avontuur, waarbij ze jonge lezers meenemen in rijk gedetailleerde visuele verhalen. Base benadrukt speelse taal en visuele raadsels die actieve betrokkenheid en ontdekking aanmoedigen. Zijn kenmerkende stijl combineert artistieke vaardigheid met verhalen vertellen, waardoor boeken ontstaan die zowel kinderen als volwassenen boeien.
Set against the backdrop of the Seahorse Cafe, this story weaves romance and mystery as Pearl Trout falls for Corporal Bert the Soldiercrab. With Reeftown facing a perilous threat, Pearl, Bert, and her brother Finneus embark on an adventurous quest through the ocean depths. Their mission is to uncover the source of a deadly poison wreaking havoc on the coral reef, blending elements of love and danger in a vibrant underwater world. Full color illustrations enhance this captivating tale.
Horace turns eleven and celebrates with a splendid party! But when the time comes for the birthday banquet, a most bizarre mystery is revealed. Visit graemebase.com
The Mighty Contest Four formidable jungle animals-all contenders for the crown-battle for the title of the Greatest King. Who among them is truly fit to rule? The Mysterious Encounter A chance meeting with an enigmatic visitor sets each animal on a journey of self-discovery. They come to realise the values that are most important- not just strength, but wisdom, courage, and kindness. What Sets This Book Apart *A Timeless Tale- This fable transcends time, teaching valuable life lessons in a captivating way. *Illustrative Brilliance- Experience the dense, lush and fabulous artistry, quintessentially Graeme Base. *Deep Moral Lessons- The story isn't just about becoming a king, it's about understanding what makes one truly great. *Vivid Setting- Transport yourself to a jungle so richly illustrated, it feels as alive as the characters inhabiting it. *Ideal for All Ages- While designed with younger readers in mind, the story's moral depth and artistic detail make it suitable for readers of all ages. Embark on this enlightening journey through the lush jungles of self-discovery and wisdom - add this masterpiece to your collection today!
In the tradition of his best-selling alphabet book, Animalia, author and illustrator Graeme Base takes young readers on an exhilarating journey of discovery with an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook, and art book. From the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia, the animals come together to drink from the water hole. But their water supply is diminishing. What's going on? Each sumptuous landscape illustration conceals hidden animal pictures for readers to find as they count the animals that visit the water hole and try to solve the will the animals come back or is their water source gone forever?
Animalia is the alphabet with a twist. This book presents a fantasy world inhabited by familiar animals in unfamiliar situations. It includes illustrations that features a portrait of the author as a boy.
When the special feast that was to be eaten at the elephant's eleventh birthday party is stolen, the reader is invited to guess the identity of the thief.
The Golden Snail has been banished to the ends of the earth and Wilbur sets out on a mission to free it. Along the way he makes friends who save him from rough seas and mazes of madness, returning him safely home. Visit Graeme Base online at: graemebase.com
`Grandma lived in Gooligulch, Near Bandywallop East. A fair way north of Murrumbum, (Five hundred miles at least).' Here is a rollicking tale with a distinctly Australian flavour. 32 pages Paperback Visit graemebase.com
Rhyming picture book for children aged five years and over, about the evil doings of Groper and his sharks, and how they are foiled by the intrepid Pearl Trout and Corporal Bert of the Soldiercrab army. The author/illustrator's previous books include the internationally renowned TAnimalia' and TThe Eleventh Hour'.
Bertie Badger loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show?
