Sophisticated and stylish, this new board book will do more than teach children their A, B, C. Aino-Maija Metsola’s bold colours, geometric shapes and strong lines really catch the eye, letters and objects standing out vividly. The illustrations are chic but friendly – a grinning dinosaur, busy mouse and quizzical looking octopus amongst others – and the black letters are just as appealing. It provides ways to talk about colours and shapes as well as letters, and there are opportunities for counting on each page too. ~Andrea Reece
ABC See and say all the letters of the alphabet Synopsis
Learning the alphabet can be fun with this stylish board book from Finnish artist Aino-Maija Metsola. With sturdy pages for little hands to hold, young readers will enjoy naming the bold, graphic objects for each letter as they learn their A to Z.
Aino-Maija Metsola is a Helsinki-based illustrator and designer. With particular interest in color she aims to craft bold but subtle images using a diverse selection of techniques from watercolor to ink, markers, and gouache. Her wide range of work covers prints and illustrations for various surfaces including textiles, clothes, tableware, stationery, books, and toys.
Aino-Maija graduated from the University of Art and Design Helsinki and has worked as a freelancer in the fields of illustration, pattern, and graphic design. She is known for her work for the design company Marimekko that she has collaborated with since 2006. Aino-Maija’s designs have been featured in publications and exhibitions around the world.
