Britta Teckentrup is an acclaimed author and illustrator celebrated for her numerous children's books. Her work is characterized by a distinctive visual style and engaging storytelling. Readers will find her creations both imaginative and captivating.
Engaging young readers, this book features peek-through holes that invite exploration of animal families in their natural habitats. Each page reveals unique insights into the lives and relationships of various wildlife, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of nature.
Featuring stunning illustrations and interactive peek-through holes, this board book invites young readers to explore the vibrant life beneath the ocean's surface. From sea horses to humpback whales, it showcases a diverse array of marine creatures, encouraging curiosity about the natural world. The book also fosters discussions on ocean conservation, making it an engaging and educational choice for early readers interested in the environment. Award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup brings this underwater adventure to life with her captivating artwork.
The third volume of the much-loved Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog series is here! Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog are back! I Can Do That, Too, is about a child's desire to be able to do everything adults do, and about the fact that adults often don't know how to deal with this, because on the one hand they don't want to discourage children, but on the other hand they don't want to let them try things they are still too young to do. And so Britta Teckentrup shows in this book that children can already do many things that adults do, but often in a slightly different way, so in the end something different comes out of it - together with the realization that both can learn from each other. With Britta Teckentrup's trademark combination of delightfully delicate and hand-crafted artwork, and a poignant but engrossing story, I Can Do It, Too will enrich readers young and old.
A thoughtful and beautifully illustrated story about opening our homes and our hearts to those in need of a warm welcome. Little Bear lives happily in his cosy cave deep in the woods. He loves picking berries in the day, listening to the birds sing under his favourite tree in the evenings, and curling up comfily on his soft leaves to sleep each night.But when Bear wakes up one morning to find his beloved forest ablaze, he must make a quick escape, away from his cosy cave, friendly faces and the comforts he knows. He walks and walks in search of somewhere new to call home, but finds he's not welcome in the places that look most familiar to him. Feeling hopeless and alone, Little Bear must journey even further into the unknown. And only in the most unfamiliar of places, does the kindness of new animal friends lead Little Bear to discover the true meaning of home . . .Brought to life by award-winning author-illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this is a heartwarming story of connection, friendship and belonging.
This enchanting picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure to inspire a child’s imagination. With peek-through pages and cutaways. This beautiful picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure following a tiny star and invites all to dance with a host of animals. But is it all a dream? With peek-through pages and cutaways, the lyrical text and enchanting illustrations will inspire children’s imaginations.
Britta Teckentrup's latest book for children of every age is a poetic masterpiece about the passage of time.
The book invites readers to explore the fascinating world of insects through interactive peek-through holes on each page. This engaging format allows children to discover various insects in their natural habitats, fostering curiosity and encouraging a love for nature. The vibrant illustrations and informative snippets enhance the learning experience, making it both entertaining and educational for young readers.
Filled with gorgeous, richly textured, and softly colored illustrations, this book about navigating childhood fears will help young readers understand that everyone gets scared no matter how big or little you are. This charming and relatable story about being afraid brings back Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog, two of Britta Teckentrup's many marvelous characters who embody human emotions young readers can identify with and easily understand. From dark basements to deserted streets, swooping birds to cars glaring headlights, menacing foxes to friendly cats, the two friends spend a day and evening confronting things that are both frightful and harmless. As the two hedgehogs walk through their neighborhood, they talk casually about their fears and strategies for dealing with them whistling, holding hands, counting, being still, and accepting kindness. Few children's illustrators working today are able to capture nature s lush colors and textures quite like Teckentrup. Vibrating with warmth and charm, this gentle story offers valuable skills for identifying and dealing with the things that make us scared
One of the masters of children's picture books returns with a simple and lovely story about taking one's time. Teckentrup's spacious, textured collages, brushed with soft color and populated by a pair of charming hedgehogs, convey the beauty of a natural setting, and the comforting bond between caregiver and child.
A beautiful and timely story of how one girl turns fear into courage with the help of a friendly whale, from internationally acclaimed and award-winning author-illustrator, Britta Teckentrup.