HERE IS A BOOK, by Elisha Cooper, Harry N. Abrams, April 22, 2025, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-8)
Here is a Book, by Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper, is a love letter that follows the path of a book, from conception to consumer.
Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another.
From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love.
An artist’s studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder.
A publisher’s office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork.
A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time.
And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.
—Synopsis provided by Harry N. Abrams
Here is a Book is a warm, gentle read that’s a step-by-step exploration of the publishing process.
Elisha Cooper’s sparse text is chosen with care. It leaves room for exploration of Cooper’s watercolor and pencil illustrations. His artwork ranges from expansive views to small vignettes.
Here is a Book is a lovely read that feels like a classic.
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