Almost Everything

by Joëlle Jolivet

A skyscraper? An igloo? A high-speed train? A horse and cart? Encyclopedic and stylish, Almost Everything is full of things both familiar and unexpected, arranged in simple categories -- buildings, transportation, costumes, plants, animals, and much more. The wealth of detail and oversize design is matched by bold, dramatic block print art, in a book that will capture and hold young children's attention.

"Children can look forward to hours...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596430907
• ISBN13: 9781596430907
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 12.6" x 18.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great for children

My 2 1/2 year old twins LOVE this book. The illustrations have prompted conversations and learning that they never would have had otherwise. I actually especially like the human anatomy pages. The non-sexual nature of the pictures makes it easy to talk to your children about the human body in a matter-of-fact way. They both know the difference between a boy and a girl, know that their baby brother was in my stomach, and understand the basics of the digestive and circulatory systems! Also, the other illustration-packed pages have taught them SO much. They know the names of instruments, animals, tools, and vehicles. The cool thing is that it lets you explain whatever catches their fancy. Anyway, I love this book. It's one of the best impulse purchases I've ever made.

another gorgeous work by Joelle Jolivet

1st off, most parents will want to know that, yes, there is nudity (on The Human Body pages) & partial nudity (on the Costumes of the World pages) So if you have a problem with those, don't buy this book. However, if you love gorgeous woodcuts, beautiful colors, good art, and pictures crammed with details and variety, this is a book for you. Anyone who liked Richard Scarry as a young child will love this, as well - loads of pictures & all labeled! & in the back of the book is even more information on everything pictured. I bought this to go with our copies of Zoo-ology & 365 Penguins.

Great illustrations

The illustrations and subjects covered are wonderful. There are illustrations of a naked man and woman that are non-sexual, but they caused quite a stir with my 6 year old. I would only recommend for mature children.

high quality printed art for all ages

This is an astonishingly high quality printed art book in brilliant colors, at an inexplicably low price. A mix of retro, arts & crafts, stylized pictures in great colors. We bought one to cut out the pictures and make collages out of them. Does anyone know about this artist's background?