Dinoblock (Alphablock)

by Christopher Franceschelli (Author), Peskimo (Illustrator)

New
board_book

$14.30

Following in the footsteps of the successful alphabetic and numeric phenomena Alphablock and Countablock, Dinoblock features thick >pages cut into the shape of dinosaurs! Readers will be introduced to 24 different kinds of dinosaurs via die-cuts of their unique silhouettes and illustrated factual environments, creating a sort of peek-through guessing game around the dinosaur form itself. As children interact with the pages, they will immerse themselves not only in the interesting facts about each dinosaur and its environment, but also in the physicality of each dinosaur's shape. Illustrated by hip British design team Peskimo, this fresh take on dinosaurs encourages readers to interact with these prehistoric favourites in a whole new way.

Synopsis

Following in the footsteps of the successful alphabetic and numeric phenomena Alphablock and Countablock, Dinoblock features thick >pages cut into the shape of dinosaurs! Readers will be introduced to 24 different kinds of dinosaurs via die-cuts of their unique silhouettes and illustrated factual environments, creating a sort of peek-through guessing game around the dinosaur form itself. As children interact with the pages, they will immerse themselves not only in the interesting facts about each dinosaur and its environment, but also in the physicality of each dinosaur's shape. Illustrated by hip British design team Peskimo, this fresh take on dinosaurs encourages readers to interact with these prehistoric favourites in a whole new way.

$14.30

Quantity

5 in stock

More Information

Format: board_book
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Published:
ISBN 10: 1419716743
ISBN 13: 9781419716744
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews

The age-appropriate new vocabulary and the clever design will prompt hours of study by aspiring paleontologists; the sturdy construction ensures the book will survive them. --Kirkus Reviews
A companion volume to the author's Alphablock (2013) and Countablock (2014, both Abrams), this chunky block of a book, replete with flaps, offers tiny tots a litany of 21 dinosaurs...VERDICT Board book lovers and beyond will enjoy this fun look at dinos. --School Library Journal
This chunky board book clocks in at 96 pages, but its cheerful design and trove of dinosaurs will easily capture youngsters' attention. Vintage print-style illustrations implement bright colors and die-cut pages to draw comparisons between modern animals and their dinosaur counterparts... The clues and die-cut dino reveals make for a fun, informative read. --Booklist

Author Bio

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.Peskimo is a husband-wife illustration and design team. They live in Bristol, UK.