A Baobab is Big - Hardcover

Jacqui Taylor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 186872946X ISBN 13: 9781868729463

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa, 2005

Synopsis

Once again author and illustrator Jacqui Taylor has drawn inspiration from the animals, plants and images of Africa for this delightful book of verse. Children will love the bright colors, textures and detail in her illustrations, which are factual rather than fantastical and therefore educational, yet in a fun style. The verses themselves are rhythmical and make use of indigenous words in the context of the imagery. Also included is a section of fascinating facts that teach and ‘add value’ to the verses themselves.

About this title

About the Author:

Jacqui Taylor worked for a number of years as an illustrator for advertising agencies in London and her native Zimbabwe. While living in Hong Kong Jacqui started writing A Hong Kong ABC Book for her son Christopher. This eventually lead to An African ABC, in which she has woven her children, Christopher and Lauren, their pet cat and their playmates into the illustrations. She currently runs her own design company, Fraser Design, in Zimbabwe.

Review:

Beautifully layered with expressions, as the uses of this ancient tree are expressed through charming verse. --Mail and Guardian

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 186872946X
• ISBN 13: 9781868729463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 72