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We Can Play Anything! | Hardcover | Children's Book on Friendship

We Can Play Anything! | Hardcover | Children's Book on Friendship

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RRP €15,90 EUR
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Two young children imagine everything they could play together in this beautiful, bright book with a simple story. From the multi-award-winning illustrator Marit Tornqvist.
"Do you want to play at my house?
You can stay and play all day.
We can play anything!"
Maybe the friends will bake cookie animals that roar and quack, be butterflies fluttering in the wind, count rainbow birds, sleep in an animal hotel or put on a show -- together they can play everything!
This vibrant and beautifully simple story from multi-award-winning author-illustrator Marit Tornqvist celebrates the extraordinary imaginations of young children and reinforces the value of play
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“A celebration of boundless imagination, this picture book will enchant and delight.' -- Foreword Reviews 'Celebrates the extraordinary imaginative play of young children and reinforces the value of play. It is packed with endless details for children to spot, with simple words and diverse representation in this beautiful bright book.' -- Kindling 'One of our favourite reads... all about the endless possibilities of imaginative play.' -- Playing With Primrose (Instagram) 'A picture book built on simplicity. Filled with charm and one that could easily become a timeless classic.' -- Mammy Gittins (Instagram) Praise for Wake Up, Let’s Play 'A celebration of childhood and friendship, replete with imagination, ambition, and even a bit of mischief Touching, memorable, exquisite.' --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 'I like the soft style of the illustrations and all the vibrant colors. This board book is adorable from start to finish!' -- Books for MKs 'The concept is strong and the illustrations are charming.' -- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars Praise for Now That Night Is Near 'A beautifully illustrated cat's-eye view of a quiet bedtime on a farm.' -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review A sweet story, showing how night-time gently creeps into a country farm... The illustrations are soft and cozy and filled with all kinds of little details. ' -- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars 'The illustrations are soft and peaceful, perfect for getting a little one off to sleep. This is a comforting story, one that has the reassuring message that all is well and safe for the night.' -- Kaleidoscope Magazine”

Reading age: 3 years or older

Ideal For: Perfect for 3-6 year olds who play everything, and Tornqvist's bright world where any game is possible.

Details: Hardcover | 28 pages | 25.3 × 20.9 cm

About the Creators: Marit Tornqvist was born in 1964 in Uppsala, Sweden and divides her time between the Netherlands and Sweden. She studied illustration at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. In 2011 she was awarded a Golden Plaque from the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, one of the most prestigious children's illustration awards. She has illustrated several of Astrid Lindgren's picture books, including A Calf for Christmas and Goran's Great Escape (Floris Books) and is also the author of many other books for children.

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Publication details

Published
2025
Publisher
Floris Books
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