Synopses & Reviews
Alain Grand#233;eand#8217;s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of color, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under Button Books, My First Book of Nature features Alain Grand#233;eand#8217;s stunning vintage illustrations on every page. Aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years, My first book of Nature is a robust, wipeable board book with rounded corners. Its vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning about the natural world around them fun and absorbing for young children and toddlers.
About the Author
Alain Grand#233;e is a French author and illustrator of childrenand#8217;s books. He has had over 300 books published, which have been translated into 20 different languages. He has also worked as a childrenand#8217;s broadcaster on French national television, produced three detective novels, ten ship navigation books and been a journalist for 20 years for
Voiles et Voiliers (sailing ships) magazine. He is currently a graphic designer and editor for various advertising publications. Alainand#8217;s main hobby is sailing. He has owned several boats since the 1970s and has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice. He finds his sailing trips provide the perfect time out to work on new childrenand#8217;s stories and illustrations.