Children’s authors Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen team up for a board book series for all seasons
Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, renowned children's authors, have collaborated on a new series of board books titled 'Now I See...'. This series features the same text across all seasons, with illustrations that change to reflect the seasonal transitions. Both authors emphasize the importance of creating durable, minimalist books that resonate with young readers and fit into their daily lives.
- ▪Mac Barnett has won the Caldecott Medal twice and has sold seven million copies of his books.
- ▪Jon Klassen was named to the Order of Canada in 2018 and won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
- ▪The 'Now I See...' series features four board books with consistent text but varying illustrations for each season.
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Open this photo in gallery:Jon Klassen, left, and Mac Barnett share a laugh outside a book reading in Seattle on Monday.Chona Kasinger/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTo get a sense of just how big a deal Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen are in the world of kids books, consider this: Reciting a list of their collective accomplishments and accolades will take longer than reading all four of the new board books they’ve just written together.
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