Overview
A timely and tender celebration, this colorful board book pairs famous artworks with charming, read-aloud text to explore the theme of peace in a fresh and accessible way. The profound concept of peace is made relatable and meaningful to young children through familiar everyday scenarios from finding peace in sunny days and quiet nights, in the company of family and friends or within yourself, to making peace with slow breaths and kind gestures. This book is the perfect way to introduce toddlers to art, with heartwarming text and elegant design that helps children connect their experiences to those they see in the artworks allowing them to truly engage with the complex idea of peace, while building an appreciation of art. Featuring 35 amazing works of art, including vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by a diverse array of artists from pioneers such as Hilma af Klint and and Franz Marc, to leading contemporary artists of today such as Joy Labinjo and Noah Davis, this varied collection includes some of the most important artists and artworks from around the world. With each expertly curated image accompanied by the work s title and artist s name, this book is sure to become the foundation of a child s art book collection. With an eye-catching, stylish cover with holographic foil and sturdy colorful pages, this luxurious-feeling board book is a beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents. It is a stunning addition to Phaidon s bestselling My Art Book of collection, a series of beautiful board books which explore big feelings through famous artworks and were selected as one of Oprah s Favorite Things in 2023.
Full Product Details
Author: Shana Gozansky ,
Meagan Bennett
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 19.00cm
Weight: 0.525kg
ISBN: 9781837291526
ISBN 10: 1837291527
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 23 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 2 to 4 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
'A thoughtfully curated board book … gentle, inclusive and visually rich.' – Parent News Praise for the My Art Books series: ‘Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text (""Love is… soft snuggles… and tender nuzzles""). So special – adults will want them, too.’ – As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com ‘Calling all art lovers with children in your lives: These books are for you. The kid-friendly books pair famous works of art with read-aloud text that lets little ones tap into themes of love, adventure and friendship.’ – USA Today
Praise for the My Art Books series: ‘Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text (""Love is… soft snuggles… and tender nuzzles""). So special – adults will want them, too.’ – As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com ‘Calling all art lovers with children in your lives: These books are for you. The kid-friendly books pair famous works of art with read-aloud text that lets little ones tap into themes of love, adventure and friendship.’ – USA Today
Author Information
Shana Gozansky wears a lot of hats. She writes books for kids and their grownups, directs plays for everyone, and coaches parents. She is the author of Phaidon'ss My Art Books series, How to Be a Witch (with Gabrielle Balkan), and has more books on the horizon. She holds an MFA in Directing from the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs and is a graduate of Bard College. She lives in Massachusetts with her spouse, tween, and a dog named Miss Piggy. Visit www.shanagozansky.com to find out more.
