My First Book of Animals

Alain Grée’s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of color, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under GMC’s exciting new imprint, Button Books, My First Book of Animals features Alain Grée’s stunning vintage illustrations on every page.

Aimed at children aged 0 to 2 years, My First Book of Animals is a robust, wipe-able board book with rounded corners. Its vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning their first animals a fun and absorbing pastime for children.

Alain Grée is a French author and illustrator of children’s books. He has had over 300 books published, which have been translated into 20 different languages. He has also worked as a children’s broadcaster on French national television, produced three detective novels, ten ship navigation books and been a journalist for 20 years for Voiles et Voiliers (sailing ships) magazine.