Silke Diehl – illustratör

Monkey Crush introduces human hunting and so allows parents to talk about the reason people hunt. Is it for food or pleasure? This exciting and very funny story is set in the Indian jungle where lions and tigers coexist and a group of hungry characters unexpectedly ?nd themselves in a heap on the ground. A monkey, a lion, a tiger, and a human hunter are all brought vividly to life and a coconut surprisingly saves the day! Imagine a world where colorful animals live and play enjoying the sun and looking for food while trying to avoid becoming lunch themselves. The Crush Series demonstrates interconnectedness by sharing humorous stories in which each animal's action can affect all the characters in the story. The books are full of hilarious situations where the unexpected can and will happen.

The story is bursting with fun and twists and turns that children will derive hours of pleasure from reading it and learning about the characters. It’s also an excellent and interactive way to learn about the different sea animals and how they live. All the characters are assigned human qualities which brings humor to the story and Silke's vibrant and enticing illustrations will keep children fully engaged from beginning to end. The characters are incredibly expressive and each scene builds tension when we think about what is going to happen next. There are beautiful illustrations of the crab, the shark, the fish, and the snail all seen in their natural habitat. Children will learn how the creatures move and eat, they will observe their colors and shapes, and some of the funny characteristics that the author brilliantly gives to each of them. The rich adjectives and the rhyming text are perfect for developing readers, stimulating children to use their imagination and ask questions and keeping them focused on the very funny details.

This fun coloring book is designed to continue the educational learning that comes from reading the Crush Series stories. It is excellent for children age 3-7 who can enjoy coloring-in their favorite pictures and characters from the life under the sea in Asia. Children will develop their pencil grip and their coloring skills with 28 pages of simple and more complex illustrations.

Frog Crush presents a scene from life in the African savanna and it follows the short journey of five animals in the midday sun, while they are trying to find something juicy and tasty to eat. The book opens with the sight of a Frog singing on a lily pad and who is feeling particularly hungry. An emotive Fish who is sniffing away, a furry Fly, and a two-meter-long Crocodile who is dreaming of an ocean cruise all turn up in the story. Mr. Hippo, the lead character, is one of the biggest and happiest characters in the whole of The Crush Series as he waddles along singing his favorite song. The facial expressions of the animals are full of character and wit and the image at the end with the accidental crush between a Frog, a Fish, a Fly, a Hippo, and a Crocodile all looking dazed and confused, makes the afternoon in the savanna priceless as everyone escapes unhurt, although still hungry.Frog Crush has a positive message, that something good can come out of an unexpected situation. It creates a lively discussion point where parents and teachers can explore with their children and learn about how animals live in Africa. It also allows a conversation that can tackle more serious themes about the circle of life and the need for animals to hunt smaller animals. Imagine a world where colorful animals live and play enjoying the sun and looking for food while trying to avoid becoming lunch themselves. The Crush Series demonstrates interconnectedness by sharing humorous stories in which each animal's action can affect all the characters in the story. The books are full of hilarious situations where the unexpected can and will happen.

Penguin Crush tells the story of life near the North Pole, from looking at the smallest creature in the sea, plankton, to a mighty polar bear hunting on the ice. In this hilarious, laugh out story set near the North Pole a group of hungry characters collide as they search for a hearty meal. A polar bear, a ?sh, a penguin and an Inuit all have their prey in their sights, but will they get that meal they are dreaming of? The story is beautifully illustrated and comes with an original nursery rhyme, the Polar Bear song, which all children will love. The vibrant illustrations of snow, ice and icebergs, create the feeling of being in the cold allowing parents to explain the remoteness of life at the Polar extremes. Imagine a world where colorful animals live and play enjoying the sun and looking for food while trying to avoid becoming lunch themselves. The Crush Series demonstrates interconnectedness by sharing humorous stories in which each animal's action can affect all the characters in the story. The books are full of hilarious situations where the unexpected can and will happen.

This hopping story, set in the Australian desert, shows a day in the life of a group of unique animals, some of whom are not found anywhere else in the world.Kangaroo Crush is part of the Crush series, a beautifully illustrated series of rhyming children’s books. The story begins with a relaxed koala enjoying eating his eucalyptus leaves as he watches the world go by. Between stretching, crawling and yawning, Koala watches as things get interesting! A munching bug, a water dragon lizard, an emu, and a mother kangaroo with her joey all then enter the story The irresistible and humorous illustrations capture the wild beauty and vitality and what is unique and wonderful about these small and large creatures. Using gentle rhyme and humor the book explores the circle of life, and the diversity and fantastic colors of the fauna and landscape of Australia. Imagine a world where colorful animals live and play enjoying the sun and looking for food while trying to avoid becoming lunch themselves. The Crush Series demonstrates interconnectedness by sharing humorous stories in which each animal's action can affect all the characters in the story. The books are full of hilarious situations where the unexpected can and will happen.

This fun coloring book is designed to continue the educational learning that comes from reading the Crush Series stories. It is excellent for children age 3-7 who can enjoy coloring-in their favorite pictures and characters from the life under the sea in Asia. Children will develop their pencil grip and their coloring skills with 28 pages of simple and more complex illustrations.