Bear can't find his glasses. He must have left them at Giraffe's house. On the way over, Bear sees all kinds of animals he didn't notice last time: an elephant, a crocodile, a flamingo, a deer. And who's this long spotty snake lying on Giraffe's deckchair? The patient Giraffe finds Bear's glasses--right where glasses always get lost, perched on his head. Then Bear takes Giraffe to meet these wondrous animals that he found on the way. Leo Timmers' details are full of expression and humor--the angle of Giraffe's neck and lift of his eyebrows, hiding his skepticism as he helps his friend, the dear, artless bear. Through an ingenious telling of this classic comical situation, Leo Timmers shows us how to enjoy the world through different eyes.
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Leo Timmers is an acclaimed illustrator and author whose work is celebrated for its distinctive blend of humor, form, and vibrant color. Transitioning from a career in graphic design to illustrating children's books, he soon found his voice as a storyteller, crafting narratives that resonate with young readers. His distinctive style, characterized by incisive ideas and a playful approach, has garnered international recognition and seen his books published across the globe. Timmers's creations offer a unique visual and narrative experience, making him a standout figure in contemporary children's literature.






- 2024
- 2023
"The kind crocodile leaves the pond to see the world. Animals are in danger out there! A terrified mouse, a frightened hog and an antelope take shelter on Crocodile's long back"--Page [4] of cover
- 2022
Caught in a storm, Elephant washes up on a tiny island. Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Elephant steps aboard . . . uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here's Dog--can this boat take Elephant's weight? Uh-oh! None of the animals can save the shipwrecked Elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for another intricate construction. Wheels and pulleys create a Ferris wheel, an elevator, a waffle maker. Soon there is a whole community and enough space for everyone! As in any Leo Timmers picture book, Elephant Island has many layers of discovery. Each new building is a magical fun park packed with mechanical detail and busy animals all working together.
- 2021
Where is the Dragon?
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"In the middle of the night, three knights go in search of a dragon. But in the dark nothing is what it seems"--Back cover.
- 2019
Monkey on the Run
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
On a very busy street with traffic moving so slowly, Little Monkey loses patience and jumps onto a fire engine. Then he joins a TV crew, a garbage truck, an aquarium bus, a jewel thief's getaway carEEach vehicle in this wordless picture book contains a world of detail, activity and humor to share with curious toddlers. Full color.olor.
- 2016
Gus's workshop is chockful of useless odds and ends. But when his friend Rico comes over with a problem - his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino - Gus finds just the thing to solve it. He creates a fabulous new vehicular contraption with an old lounge chair! One by one Gus's friends bring him their vehicles and Gus solves their troubles with ingenious solutions - a cooling system made with a fridge that doubles as an ice-cream machine, a burst of speed from a rocket blaster. Soon the workshop is almost empty, but the last scraps might be just enough to solve Gus's own problem at the end of a long day
- 2015
Sam has a lot of imagination. He loves robots and looks at the stars, imagining that robots live there. But Sams parents are so busy doing mundane, ordinary things like vacuuming and gardening that they have have lost all their imagination. Although Sam and his parents speak the same language, they dont understand each other. Sam wants to share his beliefs and the only one who can understand him is... a robot. Thanks to his imagination, Sam builds Franky out of the ordinary objects his parents use. Although Franky and Sam dont speak the same language they DO understand each other because they share the same imagination and passion. Thats why they become such good friends.
- 2013
From the author/illustrator of The Magical Life of Mr. Renny, this almost-wordless picture book is guaranteed to make pre-schoolers giggle. Filled with bright colors, quirky details, car crashes, and animal mix-ups!
- 2012
When he is unable to sell his paintings and has no money for food, Mr. Renny meets a man who is able to make his paintings come to life.
- 2008
A lovely little picture book with beautiful illustrations that children will love.
