The Souls of Flowers
Albatros nakladatelstvi as (Verlag)
978-80-00-07100-8 (ISBN)
Flowers aren’t just beautiful—they tell stories, hold secrets, and connect us to nature in extraordinary ways. The Souls of Flowers is a visually stunning botanical guide that invites readers ages 12 and up to explore the fascinating world of 21 common meadow and garden plants through breathtaking watercolor illustrations and poetic reflections.
Created by acclaimed botanical artist Pavlína Kourková, this book blends art, science, and symbolism, offering insights into each flower’s origin, occurrence, and meaning in the language of flowers. From the delicate hyacinth to vibrant wildflowers, every page celebrates nature’s artistry and inspires a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
Perfect for young naturalists, art lovers, and anyone curious about botany, this book is both an educational resource and a work of art—ideal for home libraries, classrooms, and gift-giving.
21 Stunning Flowers – Explore meadow and garden plants through full-page watercolor illustrations.
Rich Botanical Insights – Learn origins, habitats, and symbolic meanings of each flower.
Art Meets Science – A unique blend of botanical knowledge and artistic expression.
Oversized Format – Gorgeous coffee-table style design for immersive reading.
Award Recognition – Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s “Hot Off the Press” Reading List (April 2024).
Perfect Gift for Nature Lovers – Ideal for budding botanists, artists, and flower enthusiasts.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
Pavlina Kourkova is a Czech painter, illustrator, and landscape architect. She studied natural sciences and garden and landscape architecture, giving her a deep understanding of plants. During her study placement in Holland and work experience in England, she was involved in various projects. Pavlina has been inspired by nature since she was a child, and continues to draw from it in her work. Her hometown is Czechia. Klara Mandausova is a Czech writer, editor, and columnist, with a degree from the University of Economics in Prague. For 13 years, she wrote about health and family finances for the largest Czech newspaper, MF DNES. Currently, she is the editor of Marianne magazine, focusing on teenage child problems, health, and the female world.
Pavlina Kourkova’s world
Treating flowers with respect
Common chicory
Bigleaf hydrangea
Garden hyacinth
Cornflower
Apple blossom
Garden dahlia
Bearded iris
Poppy
Foxglove
Wild daffodil
Common columbine
Dandelion
Common rhododendron
Peony
Rose
Common sunflower
Common lilac
Common hollyhock
Wild cherry
Garden tulip
Garden pansy
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.04.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Large Encyclopedias |
| Illustrationen | Pavlina Kourkova |
| Zusatzinfo | Color illustrations throughout |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 229 x 330 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Kunst / Musik |
| Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Tiere / Pflanzen / Natur | |
| ISBN-10 | 80-00-07100-2 / 8000071002 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-80-00-07100-8 / 9788000071008 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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