A Is for Abstract Wins IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award
What makes this award special:
- The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards recognize the most outstanding books published by independent publishers
- Winners are selected by publishing industry experts and librarians
- This award highlights excellence in both content and design in children's literature
We're honored to join the ranks of IBPA Gold Award winners and grateful to every family who has welcomed our colorful creatures into their homes and hearts.
We're thrilled and proud to announce that A Is for Abstract has been awarded the prestigious 37th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for Best First Book! This incredible honor recognizes outstanding achievement in independent publishing and celebrates books that exemplify editorial and design excellence.
A Is for Abstract was also named a Next Generation Indie Book Awards Silver Award in both the Children's Picture Book and Best Illustrator categories, making it a critically acclaimed success in the children's literature community.
This recognition validates what families and educators have been telling us—that hand-painted, authentic children's books created with love make a real difference in young readers' lives. From our traveling art studio to international award recognition, this journey has been beyond our wildest dreams and we are so thankful!
A is for Abstract
In this three-time award-winning bright and vibrant A-Z page turner, your little animal lover will explore the unique and colorful creatures we share our planet with. This award-winning and critically acclaimed picture book features hand-painted artwork never before seen in children's literature. With bold brush strokes and vivid colors, we bring realistic yet abstract animals to life, while the educational alliterative rhymes help early readers learn letter sounds and discover diverse animals.
Critical Acclaim for A Is for Abstract
"A is for Abstract is bright and innovative. Conservation forward, with a splash of vibrant colors that every child will love! Experience a stimulating journey through Mother Nature's eclectic scaly, feathered, and furry friends...all while learning your ABCs. This must read utilizes inspirational artwork that will encourage your child's imagination to soar."
"A Is for Abstract is a delightful and engaging book that combines educational lessons about the alphabet with the enchanting world of animals. It encourages a love for abstract art, as CK Mackie brilliantly brings each animal to life with bold colors and whimsical designs. The vibrant hand-painted art sparks the imagination and encourages creativity. EB Mackie's text complements the illustrations perfectly, with a rhythmic narrative that includes playful rhymes, adding a lyrical quality to the words. Children will enrich their vocabulary through these engaging rhymes."
"A fresh take on the alphabet primer featuring striking animals and art.
This out-of-the-box take on a well-worn genre will impress both children and parents alike with its surprising animal choices and bold color palette. C.K. Mackie’s vibrant illustrations feature Picasso-like explosions of colors and shapes. This title’s approach provides multiple entry points for discussion, making it eminently rereadable.”
Arty The Aardvark Is Counting on His Lunch
Waddle along with Arty the Aardvark as he counts through the colorful and healthy lunches of his animal friends. This bright companion to our award-winning 'A Is for Abstract' combines bold hand-painted artwork with lyrical rhymes that make learning numbers irresistibly fun!
Unleash Your Creativity with A is for Abstract Coloring Book!
Now available, A is for Abstract Coloring Book invites young artists and conservation enthusiasts alike to color their way through a world of animals and imagination! Featuring 30 original, hand-drawn illustrations, this book lets readers add their own colorful twist to each page, blending art and environmental appreciation in a unique hands-on experience. Get ready to bring nature to life in your own vibrant style!
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