Bob Staake ist ein gefeierter Schöpfer, dessen umfangreiches Werk, das über vierzig Bücher umfasst, sich durch seinen reichen visuellen Stil und nachdenkliche Erzählungen auszeichnet. Seine Illustrationen und selbst verfassten Bücher befassen sich oft mit Themen des modernen Lebens und der Kultur mit einem unverwechselbaren und fantasievollen Ansatz. Die Arbeit des Künstlers zierte ein Dutzend Mal das Cover des New Yorker, was seine einzigartige Perspektive und seinen Einfluss in der bildenden Kunst unterstreicht. Staakes einzigartiger künstlerischer Stil und seine Fähigkeit, den Zeitgeist einzufangen, machen ihn zu einer bedeutenden Figur in der Illustration und Kinderliteratur.
“Du wirst gehen. Du wirst einen Weg entlanggehen, dem schon viele andere gefolgt sind.“ So beginnt eine Reise über sanfte Hügel, über Blumenwiesen, über heftig tobende Flüsse, steile Berge, kalte Höhlen. Und wenn der Weg sich teilt, muss man sich entscheiden. Es ist der ganz eigene Weg, dem man folgt. Es ist DEIN Weg.
Perfect for fans of I SPY, WHERE'S WALDO, and other interactive books, here is an oversized paperback bindup of TWO favourite books that will provide hours of endless seek-and-find fun!
Little TruckBig Truck!Silly TruckDig Truck!Trucks of every shape and size come to dimensional life in this bold and innovative new pop-up book, TRUCKS GO POP! From long-armed construction diggers, and roaring fire trucks, to ice-spraying snow plows and speeding Mack trucks, little ones will gasp with delight as they turn each sturdy page and reveal all of their favorite trucks as they pop up and off the pages!Comes with a giant foldout Trucks poster!Bob Staake, winner of the 2006 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books Award, brings his signature energy, style and humor to this sturdy, kid-friendly pop-up book -- bound to be a must-have hit with truck-loving kids of every age.
A shape-shifting lizard becomes anything he wants in this funny—and empowering—Beginner Book by award-winning illustrator Bob Staake! The giant lizard star of Bob Staake's Beginner Book Can You See Me? is back—and this time, instead of changing colors, he's changing shapes. (Very un-lizard-like shapes, including a robot on a dairy cow, a surfboard for a whale, and a one-eyed, green-headed monster!) What's more, Staake's charming lizard shares an empowering "You can do it!" message with young readers. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
From New Yorker cover artist Bob Staake, this inspirational guide to finding your authentic self through life s challenges is a hip new take on the graduation book.
Cars of all shapes, colors, and sizes--including an igloo ice-fueled polar car and an eco-friendly car that runs on air--are presented in illustrations and rhyme
Embark on a whimsical journey with a small girl as she searches for her lost cat, encountering unexpected humor and surprises. Along the way, she assists her neighbors, each dealing with their own missing pets, creating a delightful tapestry of community and friendship. This charming paneled picture book captures the adventures and connections that arise from a simple quest, making it a heartwarming read for young audiences.