This poor housefly doesnt seem to understand why nobody likes him. Authorillustrator petr horacek answers our five questions plus one about his life, career and his book the fly. Petr started to write and illustrate books soon after his first child was born. Even our 3yr olds returned to nursery enthused to write, saying i want to write a story like mr horacek. Jun 06, 20 petr horacek in prague recently with a piece of art created by petr in collaboration with children. Bulletin of the center for childrens books several pages feature diecut fly swatters which, when combined with other clever elements of perspective and tone, make this book highly interactive and entertaining.
This beautifullyillustrated fiction story is written by leading childrens book authorillustrator petr horacek. The first books strawberries are red and what is black and white. Since then petr has written and illustrated many books for children. Discover book depositorys huge selection of petr horacek books online. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are. Where book love and the joy of a classroom community are shared. Petr horacek childrens book illustrations at rogans books. From the fly on the ceiling looking up at the boy, to the cows, to the clever thwaps of the everpresent flyswatter, the book just stays cute. The story is a simple one, but this picture book is visually pleasing in so many ways. A moving fable about friendship and belonging from awardwinning illustrator petr horacek. This beautifullyillustrated fiction story was written by leading children s book authorillustrator petr hora ek. The musca domestica exercises to stay fit 156 times around the light fixture before the swish of the fly swatter sends the chatty pest outside.
Theres never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale. Petr horacek has created numerous picture books for. Follow baby bird as it learns how to fly for the first time. In a remarkable collaboration, nicola davies and emily sutton celebrate the sea in all its. Hmh, 2004 for a funfilled storytime about sympathetic creepy crawlies. May 12, 2015 the fly by petr horacek, 9780763674809, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Children will be intrigued by the diecut holes in some of the illustrations and, most of all, by the large butterfly the sole popup element in the book that springs outward toward the reader from the last full spread. Our children from 3 to 7 years were truly inspired by his stories and illustrations. We would climb on piles of soil or build bunkers from forgotten builders materials. Shop amongst our popular books, including 36, song of the wild, who is the biggest. Explore books by petr horacek with our selection at. Then, even animals cant seem to get along with himcows are annoyed with him, frogs try to eat him, and birds try to catch him. To celebrate this special day, we have a lovely post from petr horacek, author and illustrator of blue penguin, one of my favourite picture books. Petr horacek grew up in prague, where he trained at the academy of fine arts before becoming a graphic designer, illustrator, and painter.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The next day she cant find it anywhere, but her search turns up a pink earthworm, a brown spider, a green beetle, a family of ladybugs, a purple caterpillar, etc. In a clever, interactive novelty book buzzing with fun, petr horacek may make readers reluctant to turn the final page. In the end, the reader has a moral decision of her. Buy the fly by petr horacek from waterstones today. Cleverly cutout swatters make this an interactive book of a different sort. Inspired by his two daughters, he has created numerous books for children, including the fly, silly suzy goose, strawberries are red, and blue penguin. Readers get to be a fly on the walland the ceiling and.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Betsy bird, a fuse 8 production readers get to be a fly on the wall. The flow chart on pages 14 and 15 allows children to discuss and recap baby bird s progress as he learns how to fly. Elephant by petr horacekdreaming up an imaginary elephant stretches improbability in a satisfying way, finds julia eccleshare.
The mouse who reached the sky is currently shortlisted for the independent bookshop week ibw book awards 2016. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Blue penguin cant jump or dive very well, so the others wander off and leave him behind. His bold, colourful illustrations really appeal to us and in this fascinating post, petr tells us a little about where his ideas come from and how they develop. The fly is a playful childrens book that offers some unique reading interactions, such as a page that is written upside down, some words that follow the directions of the fly s flight, and a few interesting picture flaps. Theres never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale depicting a. Picture book of the year 2006 in holland silly suzy goose child magazines best childrens book award usa washington post book world best childrens books of the year usa parenting books of the year awards usa cooperative childrens book centre choices list usa bird, fly high and run mouse run.
The fly by petr horacek, 9780763674809, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The final spread from petrs book butterfly butterfly. A colourful baby board book from a beloved authorillustrator with charming animals and a novelty surprise. Petr horacek penulis, illustrasi lucy melihat kupukupu yang indah di taman, bersama dengan kumbang hijau terang, capung biru. Additional book details publisher candlewick press isbn10 076367480x producer. The fly by petr horacek illustrated by petr horacek by petr horacek illustrated by petr horacek. Pink aband 1a books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. The fly stands on the ceiling looking down at a boy holding a fly swatterand its only breakfast time. First, the boy in the story tries to swat him just for wanting some of his breakfast.
Petr horacek has created numerous picture books for children, including animal opposites, one spotted giraffe, silly suzy goose, and strawberries are red. The fly by petr horacek illustrated by petr horacek. Youve recently returned from a trip to prague to celebrate the publication in czech of one of your books did you play any role in translating your book into czech. This beautifullyillustrated fiction story is written by leading children s book authorillustrator petr hora ek. Dec 22, 2015 authorillustrator petr horacek answers our five questions plus one about his life, career and his book the fly.
When the fly lands inside he is horrified when a fly swat lands near him with a great thwack. Lucy sees a butterfly in the garden one day, and then it is gone. The housefly in this story doesnt understand why people wont share their food with him or play with him. Blue penguin does the same things that the other penguins do but, because of his colour, they dont regard him as a real penguin. In a clever, interactive novelty book buzzing with fun, petr horacek may ma theres never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale depicting a pesky fly in a whole new light. Far away, near the south pole, a blue penguin is born. Petr horaceks bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. Reallife flies are pesky creatures, but the fly is almost adorable. The fly hardcover may 12 2015 by petr horacek author, illustrator. The fly is a playful childrens book that offers some unique reading interactions, such as a page that is written upside down, some words that follow the directions of the flys flight, and a few interesting picture flaps. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. When the fly returns home for another meal, the boy yet again flaps his swatter with the hopes of swatting. Your illustrative style, with lots of colour and collage and holes, echoes eric carle the creator of perhaps the bestknown board book of all time the hungry caterpillar.
Theres never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale dep. The fly doesnt understand why people wont share their food with him, or play with him and why do they keep trying to swat him. This hobsons choice will undoubtedly delight more sanguinary readersafter all, you cant leave the book open foreverbut children who. The mural produced collaboratively with our 34 yr olds is stunning, with a piece of artwork from every. Theres never a dull moment in this funny, beautifully illustrated tale depicting a pesky fly in a whole new light. November 2016 book of the month there are some breathtakingly beautiful illustrations in petr horaceks new picture book, and a story to bring a lump to the throat. One day last week i snuck into school to label some new to my class books ready to be book talked in january. Just outside our flat there was a wood where i spent lots of time playing with friends.
The fly by petr horacek, illustrated by petr horacek, 2011. Turn the pages and learn all the animal sounds in this fun and lively board book from multiawardwinning authorillustrator petr horacek. Jump and fly follow baby bird as it learns how to fly for the first time. The musca domestica exercises to stay fit 156 times around the light fixture before the swish. Butterfly butterfly by petr horacek indonesia read aloud. Heres to thieving from our family bookshelves and some great new purchases. Be careful not to swat the fly yourself when you close the book in this fun and buzzing novelty book from petr horacek. The mouse who ate the moon was shortlisted for the 2015 ibw book awards. Original picture book artwork by petr horacek is available for purchase from childrens book illustration.
About petr horacek petr horacek has created numerous picture books for children, including animal opposites, one spotted giraffe, silly suzy goose, and strawberries are red. I always wanted to be an illustrator, but i preferred to look at the pictures inside the books rather than to read them. The flow chart on pages 14 and 15 allows children to discuss and recap baby birds progress as he learns how to fly. A little girls study of a butterfly leads her to discover many other tiny creatures. Literacy daily the best readaloud picture book of 2015. Verdict a great companion title for fans of tedd arnolds fly guy books scholastic. An interview with petr horacek playing by the book. Puffin peter shortlisted for the 2012 kate greenaway medal a. Petr horacek penulis, illustrasi lucy melihat kupukupu yang indah di taman, bersama dengan kumbang hijau terang, capung biru cerah, beberapa kepik. Told from the flys point of view, this funny take on the life of a fly and what drives him to do what he must do, will absorb readers and. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lucy spots a brightly colored butterfly perched on a tall flower, and follows it around all day.