Seasons
Seasons
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Written and illustrated by Blexbolex
Translated from French by Claudia Zoe Bedrick
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2010
In this graphically stunning picture book, Blexbolex explores the cyclical nature of time by looking at the seasons. Using objects, landscapes, activities, and different types of people that are associated with each season (such as a skier, a swimmer, a roasted chestnut seller), Blexbolex evokes the sense of permanency given to life by its cyclical nature, despite the fact that time is always passing. The purpose of this book is to encourage observation of the world around us and lead the reader to form all sorts of logical and imaginative associations having to do with the seasons, the cycles of life, and time.
ISBN: 978-1-59270-095-0
8" (W) x 10.8" (H) • 180 pages • HC
AWARDS AND REVIEWS
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2010
A School Library Journal Best Children's Book of 2010
NPR's OnPoint 2010 Summer Reading Pick
★ "Words and phrases loosely associated with the seasons appear in a blocky pink font on each page of this contemplative book [...] The creamy matte paper, rich colors, and deceptively simple imagery combine to breathtaking effect, encouraging readers to take notice of fleeting detail." —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
★ "The stunning artwork demonstrates Blexbolex's mastery of printmaking. From preschoolers identifying familiar objects to adults pondering visual representations of ideas such as "late bloomer," attentive readers will find new connections with each perusal. A book to savor." —STARRED REVIEW, Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, School Library Journal
"Blexbolex's silkscreened prints are both retro and modern, and at 180 pages, Seasons is an impressive object the reader will want to study closely." —The New York Times
”Beautiful book to gift kids.” —Sweet Paul Magazine
"Paging through this long series of full-page or full-spread serigraphic seasonal scenes and iconic images quickly becomes immersive. As the artist goes for silhouettes and broad sometimes layered patches of color rather than fine detail (though there is some of that too, in a delicate mosquito or the subtle sheen of a luscious plum), the multi-year round has an abstract, dreamlike quality that will draw viewers into the rhythms of each season. [...] Both a stylish debut (on this side of the Atlantic) and a distinctive showcase for this French comic illustrator." —Kirkus Reviews
"This thick volume is both beautiful and intriguing—artist's portfolio, concept book, and word book rolled into one." —The Horn Book
"Seasons is an inter-generational treat ready to be shared between parents and children, teachers and students, or just savored alone." —The Midwest Book Review
"The book is a pleasure to hold in your hands and read." —Craig Seasholes, Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media