Now in Barefoot Baby-Proof format, this beautiful book introduces first vocabulary about nature with appealing, textured illustrations that compare the itty-bitty things we see in nature, like acorns and raindrops, with great big wonders like trees and rainbows. Barefoot Baby-Proof books are chewable, bendable, and washable. AGES: 0 to 2 AUTHOR: Britta Teckentrup is an award-winning illustrator, author and fine artist. She was born in Germany and moved to London in 1988 to study illustration and fine arts at St Martin's College and the Royal College of Art. Her technique is a combination of handmade printed textures and digital collage. Her awards include a nomination for the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis and two special mentions for the BolognaRagazzi Award. Britta's work has been exhibited frequently in London galleries and at art fairs all over the world. She now lives and works in Berlin with her husband, son and their cat. SELLING POINTS: . BABY-PROOF FORMAT: Barefoot Baby-Proof books are chewable, bendable, and washable. . EARLY LEARNING: Introduces vocabulary and basic concepts.