My Little Book of Big Questions

by Britta Teckentrup (Author)

My Little Book of Big Questions
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
In this profound and empathetic look at the questions children wonder about, Britta Teckentrup beautifully illustrates life's mysteries. What will my life be like? Will I be happy? Will I ever be able to reach the stars? There are no answers to these questions, but in this eloquent picture book Britta Teckentrup lets children know that they are not alone in asking them and gives parents an opportunity to start a conversation with their children about the questions that come up in their lives. A young girl stands on a chair to see what it's like to be tall. A boy stares towards the sky and wonders if birds enjoy flying. Friends argue, lovers embrace, the distant sun warms the earth, and people grow old. Using soft hues, bold outlines, and unusual textures, Teckentrup's illustrations help evoke the feelings surrounding each question. As they flip through the pages children and their parents will find endless opportunities to think about life's big questions and to have conversations that will be remembered for years.
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Publishers Weekly

In the vein of Jostein Gaarder's Questions Asked and Antje Damm's Ask Me, Teckentrup's collection of questions, one per spread, takes readers on a dreamlike wander through the boundaries of possibility and reality. Beginning with "How will I see the world when I am grown up?" the queries address themes of change, identity and relationships, and hopes and fears. In her signature graphic style, Teckentrup illustrates grainy figures on white backgrounds--the likenesses gaze out of windows, appear in groups and alone, and populate sweeping vistas. In one spread--"Is the world inside or outside of me?--a blue sky and white clouds comprise a person's torso. Though many of the inclusions feel weighty, all that curiosity can't help but come with a wink, and the book ends with an amusing ask: "Do all people ask the same questions?" Ages 6-up. (Apr.)

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A handsome volume offering conversation starters, writing prompts, or thoughtful browsing pleasure. -Kirkus
Britta Teckentrup
Britta Teckentrup is a fine artist who has written and illustrated many beloved books for children, including Big Smelly Bear. Born in Hamburg, Germany, she later studied at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. She lives in Berlin with her husband, her son, and their cat.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9783791373768
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Prestel Junior
Publication date
April 20, 2019
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF053000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | General
JNF040000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Philosophy
Library of Congress categories
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