“A stunning visual record [that] showcases Pentagram's diverse collaborations—a list that not only includes multinational companies but nonprofits, startups, government agencies and even nations.”
— The Wall Street Journal
“Collects Pentagram's greatest hits … showcasing work across multiple eras of graphic design as far back as the 1960s, with work like Alan Fletcher's logo for Reuters in 1968, and it goes all the way up to the present, with recently unveiled logos like for American Girl, MIDI, Thailand's Ruam Sami Museum, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.”
— Fast Company
“A lovely series of field guides that encourage an appreciation for and reverence of nature while including valuable information and fun activities for kids. Dawnay presents two interactive volumes filled with poetry, sidebars, prompts, and infographics that will inspire kids to use all of their senses to explore the many factors that make each season special… The painterly illustrations truly set these titles apart. Brouwers uses vivid colors to depict the awe-inducing markers of each season.”
— School Library Journal
“Brouwers' watercolor-esque artwork employs a warm palette of oranges, greens, and browns that realistically depict the elements of Dawnay's text … The art on the project pages carefully shows each step … Inspired by the Forest School movement, this should be useful in primary classrooms that emphasize outdoor education.”
— Booklist
“Like a bird or flower identification book, this field guide notes the features of the season. The author encourages children to make nature their friend by being curious, creative, and kind… The book encourage use of the senses and note opportunities for readers to learn something, notice their feelings while in nature, or just be part of it all. The bulk of the book focuses on signs of spring and where to find them… Several poems will tickle readers' ears [and] lots of activities are sprinkled throughout… Brouwers’ realistic, watercolor-esque illustrations are rendered in light blues, greens, and yellows… An ode to spring that will have readers getting out in nature.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“A lovely series of field guides that encourage an appreciation for and reverence of nature while including valuable information and fun activities for kids. Dawnay presents two interactive volumes filled with poetry, sidebars, prompts, and infographics that will inspire kids to use all of their senses to explore the many factors that make each season special… The painterly illustrations truly set these titles apart. Brouwers uses vivid colors to depict the awe-inducing markers of each season. ”
— School Library Journal
“A lovely series of field guides that encourage an appreciation for and reverence of nature while including valuable information and fun activities for kids. Dawnay presents two interactive volumes filled with poetry, sidebars, prompts, and infographics that will inspire kids to use all of their senses to explore the many factors that make each season special… The painterly illustrations truly set these titles apart. Brouwers uses vivid colors to depict the awe-inducing markers of each season.”
— School Library Journal
“Like its predecessors, A Field Guide to Summer is the sort of book to which curious kids will be drawn. From its smaller size to its interactive nature, everything about it invites readers to explore the natural world around them… An excellent resource in a classroom or homeschool or just fun for kids after school or on the weekends.”
— Cracking the Cover
“Packs a lot of kid-friendly information about fashion into pleasing, graphic-rich spreads… The engaging, easy text offers breezy commentary that creates social context and includes profiles of notable fashionistas and entrepreneurs, quotations, and sidebars, effectively supported by archival photos and especially appealing cartoon-like illustrations… An intriguing introduction to clothing and fashion and will make a great first reference for report writers—and attract plenty of browsers.”
— Booklist
“A delightful book for young fashionistas. With engaging text and charming illustrations, this picture book shows the evolution of common pieces of clothing and explains the impact of global events such as the Industrial Revolution and world wars… Like any good book, non-fiction or fiction, A History of Fashion for Children will prompt young readers to think, as well as start making connections and discover the importance of history and how it impacts everything, including what they wear.”
— OverDressed for Life
“[An] enchanting look at cooking in the Italian countryside… Guinness provides readers recipes for creating their own culinary escapes… Life under the Tuscan sun proves exceptionally dreamy in this alluring collection.”
— Publishers Weekly
“ The cookbooks that stay with us tell a story. A House Party in Tuscany is one to treasure. Delicious recipes from a region I love and a chef I admire.”
— Ruth Rogers
“A stunning book in every way. Amber Guinness paints such a dreamy, evocative picture of her home in the Tuscan countryside and of the sumptuous feasts she cooks there. I long to be there with her and to eat everything in this book.”
— Skye McAlpine
“I love this book. Amber Guinness is an inspired cook and hostess. More importantly, she really understands the culture, technique, and taste of Tuscan cooking .”
— Loyd Grossman
“A truly beautiful book with food as colorful as paintings and thoughtful menus guided by the Tuscan seasons.”
— Emiko Davies
“Having thoroughly enjoyed my dear friend Amber Guinness’s hosting for almost two decades I’m thrilled she finally decided to jot down her methods and recipes on paper. It’s a joy to cook from and has already provided me with a range of new go-to dishes. Her writing is also a beautiful account of growing up in Italy.”
— Beata Heuman
“Romance and joie de vivre come across in Guinness’s debut cookbook, A House Party in Tuscany…part cookbook, part memoir, and part ode to the art of entertaining.”
— Air Mail
