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.
Vrána je stále osamělá. Všichni se jí bojí, protože je větší než ostatní a její pírka jsou černá jako uhel. Chtěla by také hýřit barvami! Vymyslela plán, jak zapadnout do skupiny a mít peří stejně barevné jako ostatní ptáci. Je to ale dobrý nápad?
Pestrobarevná knížka od Lea Timmerse je plná hravých rýmů a vtipných překvapení, které ukrývají stíny. Uprostřed noci se tři rytíři vydali hledat draka. Najít toto nebezpečné zvíře jim netrvalo dlouho. Ve tmě však není vše tak, jak se může zdát...
Pestrobarevná knížka od Lea Timmerse je plná hravých rýmů, vtipných vozidel a překvapivých opičích kousků. Táta Opičák a jeho synek cestují v hustém provozu. Vozidla se však vlečou pomalu jako hlemýždi! Malý Opičák nevydrží tak dlouho čekat a tak se vyšvihne ze svého bezpečného sedadla, zhoupne se na hasičském žebříku na jeřáb, přeskočí úklidový vůz a dopadne rovnou na kapotu taxíku. Silnice je jedno velké hřiště!
Children and adults can guess together who is best suited to which vehicle.
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
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.
"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
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.
"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.
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!