Ellen Jo Bogart Books

From the immensity of the cosmos to the miraculous world of things too small to see, this stunning board book is a celebration of how we are all connected to the universe and to each other. For the first time in board book format, this concept book by award-winning author Jo Ellen Bogart explores the size of animate and inanimate objects and their places in the universe. She introduces children to the concept of "we" -- that humans are a big part of the world, but a small part of all of existence. In the vastness of the universe, with galaxies swirling through space, the book begins with simple words printed on the darkness. Moving closer to our world, we see the solar system, our sun at the center. Closer still, we see the huge ball of fire, the sun, and the third planet out from it -- our blue Earth. From Earth looming huge on the page, young readers view smaller and smaller things, from mountain to tree to man to child to kitten to mouse to flea to microscopic beings, amazing in their complexity.

A poem of praise and affection for the world's oceans, with magical pictures by the award-winning illustrator of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton's Grandma's Gardens.

Charming and whimsical, this picture book features a delightful cast of chickens embarking on an adventure to the county fair. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it captures the excitement and fun of the fair through the eyes of these adorable characters, making it a perfect read for young children and fans of Richard Scarry's style.

A boy befriends a baby gargoyle in this magical wordless story from award-winning creators Jo Ellen Bogart and Maja Kastelic. Anthony wakes up one morning to find his favorite rock has cracked open - and it's hollow! He discovers a strange-looking hatchling inside, and the two become fast friends. When Anthony asks his mother where the rock came from, she shows him photos from their trip to Paris, including of Notre-Dame cathedral, with its familiar-looking forms perched on top. Could Anthony's new friend be a gargoyle? This magical wordless story is brought to life in stunning, silent, hand-painted panels, and is a touching tale of true friendship and letting go.

Anton hat einen Lieblingsstein. Als er eines Morgens aufwacht, ist dieser Stein zerbrochen. Dafür sitzt ein freundliches Steinwesen in Antons Zimmer. Woher kommt es nur? Als sein neuer Freund Heimweh bekommt, möchte Anton ihm helfen, nach Hause zu finden. Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf den Weg nach Paris. Auf dem Dach der Kathedrale Notre-Dame trifft der kleine Gargoyle seine Familie wieder. Dieses Buch kommt ohne Worte aus. Maja Kastelic zeichnet die Geschichte einer ungewöhnlichen Freundschaft nach einer Idee von Jo Ellen Bogart. Ihre vielschichtigen Bildsequenzen nehmen uns mit in ein Paris vergangener Zeiten.