Boats come in all shapes and sizes, and children will be enchanted by the range illustrated here in three dimensions as they follow a single boat across the sea and discover fellow vessels. With six three-dimensional pop-up paper designs brought to life in color by illustrator and pop-up book expert Gérard Lo Monaco, A Sea Voyage will fire the imaginations of sailors and explorers both young and old, and offer children an exciting way to discover different ways to journey across the sea.
Reviews
A lovely nautical excursion that brings a ship-in-a-bottle intricacy to each page. Moody seascapes that wouldn’t be out of place on a vintage watercolor tin spring to life in elegant pop-ups as Lo Monaco showcases six sea vessels, including a lifeboat, caravel, tall ship, and ocean liner. Brief accompanying rhymes have the air of sung chanteys, and background details about the boats’ origins, feats, and specifications are included.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This jaunty, rhyming maritime adventure about two sailors and a dog showcases an eclectic fleet of spectacularly crafted pop-up boats. Celebrated Argentinian paper engineer Gérard Lo Monaco outdoes himself in A Sea Voyage. Fans of all things nautical will be over the moon.
— Shelf Awareness
Contributors
Gérard Lo Monaco
Author
Gérard Lo Monaco is an Argentinian illustrator and paper engineer based in Paris. He has been art director at some of the most prestigious illustrated publishing houses, including Albin Michel and Hélium. His pop-up version of The Little Prince has sold over 900,000 copies. He is also the creator of Sea Voyage and A Train Journey.
