Beautiful children's picture books from Book Island

The Big Question by

Leen van den Berg

illustrated by

Kaatje Vermeire

Elephant has something on her mind. It’s a difficult question and she can’t stop thinking about it. Fortunately the annual meeting has been called, and the others will help her find the answer.

The book's topic will appeal to adults and children alike, and with each reading you will discover new details in the multi-layered illustrations.

A stunning picture book about the many sides of love from the illustrator of Maia and What Matters.

Being the daughter of a Belgian publisher Leen van den Berg grew up in a house full of books. She writes mainly for children, while teaching creative writing in Flanders and the Netherlands. She strongly dislikes Brussels
sprouts.

Book Island - Hardcover - $30.00

The Rabbit and the Shadow

by Mélanie Rutten

Enter the wonderful world of the following curious cast: the Rabbit who wants to grow up, the anxious Stag, the Soldier at war, the Cat and his recurring dream, the Book that wants to know everything, and the Shadow.

Over the course of ten short chapters they grow up, learn how to live together and to deal with their fears.

Mélanie Rutten was awarded an honourable Mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Awards in 2014.  .

She was born in Belgium, but spent most of her childhood in Africa and Central America. After studying photography in Brussels, she took evening classes with Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Kitty Crowther. The Rabbit and the Shadow is her fifth title.

Book Island - $34.99


Follow the Firefly ● Run, Rabbit, Run

by

Bernardo Carvalho

This is a picture book with two titles and two covers, that can be read from back to front.

Follow Firefly in his search for a flashing light and then turn back at the end of the book to find the second storyline about Rabbit’s escape.

A clever and colourful picture book that is sure to be read countless times.
 

Bernardo Carvalho is one of the founding illustrators of Portuguese publishing house Planeta Tangerina which was the recipient of the Best European Children’s Publisher Award at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2012. 

Book Island - Paperback - $19.99