Pienkowski Nursery 10 Books Collection Set by Jan Pienkowski - Ages 1-5 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Wheels
Weather
Shapes
Colours
Numbers
Faces
Homes
Food
Time
Yes No

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: Ages 1-5 (Baby-Pre-K)

Overview
This charming 10-book paperback collection gathers Jan Pienkowski's classic concept books into one durable little library for toddlers and preschoolers. Wheels, Weather, Shapes, Colours, Numbers, Faces, Homes, Food, Time, and Yes No each spotlight a single, everyday idea through bold, high-contrast art and short, rhythmic text. Designed for very young children beginning to name the world around them, the set pairs playful pictures with simple vocabulary that invites pointing and naming. It's a natural fit for storytime or a first home library, giving parents ten reliable, bite-sized books to reach for again.

About the Books
Jan Pienkowski built his reputation on bold, graphic illustration, and these ten little books distill that style into its simplest form. Each title tackles one concept with just a few pages and unforgettable high-contrast art that pops for young eyes. Wheels builds transportation vocabulary; Weather turns rain and sun into a lesson in observation; Shapes and Colours build visual vocabulary; Numbers offers a gentle first step into counting. Faces names simple expressions in friendly cartoon style. Homes tours familiar rooms, Food explores mealtime favorites, Time introduces the rhythm of a day, and Yes No plays with a toddler's first opposites. Because each book covers just one idea, they're perfectly sized for short attention spans and a toddler's first solo page-turns. Collected together, the set becomes a toolkit for early language development that grows with a child's curiosity.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete concept books covering transportation, weather, shapes, colors, numbers, feelings, homes, food, time, and opposites
• Bold, high-contrast Pienkowski illustrations that capture the attention of babies and toddlers
• Short, rhythmic text supports first words and early vocabulary building
• Compact, sturdy paperback format is easy for little hands to hold on the go
• A versatile gift for a baby shower, first birthday, or stocking stuffer
• Ideal for storytime, daycare libraries, and a first home book collection

Book-by-Book Guide
Wheels — Wheels builds first vocabulary for trucks, tractors, and trains.
Weather — Weather uses bold sun and rain imagery to name everyday weather.
Shapes — Shapes pairs bright circles and triangles with familiar objects.
Colours — Colours walks through primary and secondary colors with bold art.
Numbers — Numbers offers a first gentle introduction to counting.
Faces — Faces names happy, sad, and surprised expressions in friendly style.
Homes — Homes tours familiar rooms and building types.
Food — Food explores favorite mealtime items and foods.
Time — Time introduces the simple rhythm of morning, day, and night.
Yes No — Yes No plays with a toddler's very first opposites.

About the Author
Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated Polish-British illustrator, admired for his bold, high-contrast paper-cut style and instantly recognizable artwork. Born in Poland and educated at Cambridge, he became one of Britain's most influential children's illustrators, popularizing the paper-engineered pop-up format for young readers. His concept books for the youngest children, including this set of ten small titles, use simple shapes and strong color to introduce first words. His distinctive visual style has shaped how generations of toddlers meet their very first books.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This sturdy little paperback set turns everyday learning into a game your toddler will beg to repeat. Bold Pienkowski artwork and simple, rhythmic words make it a perfect baby shower gift, first birthday present, or stocking stuffer, and the compact format travels beautifully for car rides and bedtime.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.