A large-format board book for Easter that celebrates traditions of egg-decorating from around the world in exquisite cut-paper illustration.

Discover a world of beautiful pattern and colour!

Decorated eggs are found all over the world in many different countries. They are a wonderful celebration of family, culture and tradition.

Complete with a stencil incorporated into the design, this book will encourage children to create their own beautiful eggs.

About the Author
Alice Lindstrom is an illustrator and artist based in Melbourne, Australia. She works in paper collage, using cut and paste techniques, painting and preparing the paper beforehand, before cutting and assembling it to create textured and painterly collages. Alice's aesthetic draws on diverse influences, including mid-century illustration and design, folk art as well as Modern art movements.

Reviews

'In this board book, Melbourne-based artist and illustrator Alice Lindstrom uses her stunning cut-paper style of illustration to introduce the tradition of egg decoration across a number of cultures around the world ... Beautiful Eggs is a unique and engaging gift idea that celebrates family, art and tradition and will be a cherished addition to any child's Easter celebrations.'

-- Jacqui Davies * Books+Publishing *

'Stunning ... a perfect gift and educational craft resource.'

-- Amie Sabadin * Kids' Book Review *

'Beautiful ... A book for the whole family.'

* Child *

'The illustrations are strong and colourful and this would make the perfect Easter gift.'

-- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *

'This book is of exceptional quality throughout and is a fascinating glimpse at the various cultures, families, and traditions around the world that focus on celebrating the modest egg.'

-- Claire Warren * The School Librarian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781912854929
Author Alice Lindstrom
Page Count 20
Imprint Scribble UK
Publisher Scribe Publications
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 180mm * 13mm