A timely and tender celebration, this colorful board book pairs famous artworks with charming, read-aloud text to explore the theme of peace in a fresh and accessible way. The profound concept of peace is made relatable and meaningful to young children through familiar everyday scenarios from finding peace in sunny days and quiet nights, in the company of family and friends or within yourself, to making peace with slow breaths and kind gestures. This book is the perfect way to introduce toddlers to art, with heartwarming text and elegant design that helps children connect their experiences to those they see in the artworks allowing them to truly engage with the complex idea of peace, while building an appreciation of art. Featuring 35 amazing works of art, including vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by a diverse array of artists from pioneers such as Hilma af Klint and and Franz Marc, to leading contemporary artists of today such as Joy Labinjo and Noah Davis, this varied collection includes some of the most important artists and artworks from around the world.
With each expertly curated image accompanied by the work s title and artist s name, this book is sure to become the foundation of a child s art book collection. With an eye-catching, stylish cover with holographic foil and sturdy colorful pages, this luxurious-feeling board book is a beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents. It is a stunning addition to Phaidon s bestselling My Art Book of collection, a series of beautiful board books which explore big feelings through famous artworks and were selected as one of Oprah s Favorite Things in 2023.
