Didier Balicevic – illustratör

A Big, Interactive Look at How Cities Work!“Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over.” Publishers WeeklyStep into the bustling world of cities with this oversized, interactive book that brings urban life to life! From traffic signs and public transport to parks, skyscrapers, and fire stations, The Ultimate Book of Cities is packed with fascinating facts and hands-on fun.Children will discover how people live and work in cities, the operations of big buildings, traffic systems and public transportation, the importance of green spaces and city planning, and more!Key Features:• Supersized spreads with intricate, colorful illustrations that invite exploration• More than 55 interactive elements including flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and rotating wheels• Great for home or in the classroomIdeal for fans of the Ultimate Book™ series, including The Ultimate Construction Site Book, The Ultimate Book of Vehicles, and more!

What type of animals live in the cold regions? How do they survive in extreme temperatures? The Do You Know?™ series provides in-depth looks at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features• 96 pages of engaging and educational answers to many popular questions• Hundreds of labeled full-color illustrations• Educational content reviewed by experts  Fans of this book will also enjoy others in the same series, including Boats, Music, Jobs, Trains, Dinosaurs, Oceans, Space, Vehicles, Earth, and Animals. • Great family and classroom read-aloud book• Books for 5 and up• Books for kindergarten and early elementary school students

“Plenty on display to satisfy the vehicle-obsessed.” Publishers WeeklyRace cars, jumbo jets, submarines, fire trucks, and more! Almost 100 vehicles fill the pages of this oversized book that’s perfect for kids who love vehicles. With more than 50 interactive elements including flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and rotating wheels, this book introduces kids to vehicles from all over the world.Whether it’s mixing cement, climbing a fire truck ladder, or peeking inside a passenger plane, every page combines educational content with playful discovery, making it ideal for both home and classroom use.Key Features:• Supersized spreads with detailed, vibrant illustrations•Over 50 interactive features for hands-on learning•Helps children learn the names of vehicles•Great for read-aloud sessions and early STEM explorationA must-have for fans of The Ultimate Construction Site Book!

Discover the extraordinary world of construction!This oversized, interactive book features construction sites ranging from the familiar—buildings and roads—to ones that are less familiar—airplanes, ships, and even roller coasters! Each page bursts with detailed illustrations and hands-on fun, with more than 60 moving parts to help young readers find out how machines and equipment work together to build, build, build! Kids will lift flaps, slide tabs, and rotate wheels to find out more about what goes on at construction sites.Key Features:•Supersized pages with rich, detailed artwork to explore again and again•Over 60 interactive features to keep children engaged•Real-world projects like roller coasters and circus tents brought to life•Ideal for read-alouds and independent exploration•:Great for kindergarten and elementary school childrenIdeal for fans of the Ultimate Book™ series, including The Ultimate Book of Cities, The Ultimate Book of Vehicles, and more!

Explore the forces that shape our world, from volcanoes to weather systems!This oversized, interactive book invites young readers to discover the fascinating science behind our planet. With more than 45 flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and rotating wheels, kids can explore Earth’s layers, watch magma erupt from volcanoes, follow rivers from mountains to oceans, and even understand how wind turbines harness energy.Featuring a wide range of topics including geology, geography, climate, and ecosystems, this book offers a hands-on journey through the natural wonders of our world. Perfect for budding scientists and nature lovers aged 5 and up, it’s a captivating read-aloud that brings science to life.Key Features:• Supersized spreads with rich, detailed illustrations• Over 45 interactive features for hands-on learning• Educational content that supports early STEM and environmental science• Great for classroom use and family reading timeIdeal for fans of the Ultimate Book™ series, including The Ultimate Book of Animals, The Ultimate Book of Water, and more!

Brick by brick, a house gets built! Lift the flaps to lay the foundation, pull the tab to install a window, and turn the wheel to lay the floor tiles. Moveable parts on every spread and age-appropriate text provide an interactive and engaging introduction to building a new home.                •Flaps! Pull-tabs! Pop-ups! Lots of interactive and moveable parts   •Detailed illustrations that beg to be pored over again and again       •Educational content reviewed by an expert       Fans of Ultimate Spotlight HomeConstruction will also enjoy the interactive learning of other books in the Ultimate Spotlight series, including Cars, Caring for Earth, Extraordinary Animals, Volcanoes, PolarAnimals, RainForestAnimals, SavannaAnimals, Dinosaurs, Firefighters, Trains, and Astronauts.                                                      • Great family and classroom read-aloud book                                   • Books for 5 and up                                                                           • Books for kindergarten and early elementary school students

Uncover the secrets of the moon!Young readers can learn all about the moon in this information-packed and interactive book. With multiple flaps on every page, as well as quizzes and seek-and-find activities, this highly engaging book asks and answers questions about the moon’s orbit around earth, space travel, moon landings, exploration of the moon’s surface, and much more!Key Features:•Flaps and activities combine with facts for interactive learning•Great introduction to moon and space for young children aged 4 to 6•Information is vetted by experts•Perfect family read-aloudIdeal for fans of The Ultimate Book of Space!