Over Under [Hardcover]

Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter explore opposites in this gorgeous introduction to modern art for small readers. Cut paper images introduce children to color, form, and design as they explore tall giraffes and short mice, squares and circles, light day and dark night.

An art book as well as a sound learning tool,Over Underis stunningly simple and simply stunning.Marthe Jocelynis an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. Her picture book,Hannah’s Collections,was shortlisted for a Governor General’s Literary Award for illustration. She has written five novels for older readers and five picture books.

Tom Slaughter’s art has been exhibited in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. His prints are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum. His children’s books include1 2 3: A Counting Book,andOne Some Many,which was his first collaboration with Marthe Jocelyn.

Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter are married and divide their time between Stratford, Ontario and New York City. They have two daughters.Over Underis their second collaboration.CN