Geraldo Valerio was born in Brazil and is now a Canadian citizen living in Toronto. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, and in 2000 received a Master of Arts degree from New York University. He has illustrated more than 20 picture books for publishers in the UK, Canada, the United States, Portugal and Brazil.
My Book of Birds by Geraldo Valerio is a soaring example [of
beautiful graphic design], elegantly laid out, offering glorious
stylised images of birds from mallards and puffins to eagles...and,
in brief captions, some magical facts.
*The Sunday Times*
This book would appeal equally to the fact-hungry child and those
drawn more to visual content. This book is brilliant for
demonstrating that art and facts can be combined to produce
something truly beautiful to look at.
*The School Librarian*
With bold, colourful illustrations and simple, straightforward
text, this book by artist and nature-lover Geraldo Valerio is very
much aimed at introducing youngers to the beauty of birds.
*Bird Watching*
An enchanting book, beautifully illustrated and with just enough
useful information to captivate young readers.
*Joanna Lumley*
This wonderful book is full of amazing facts and beautiful clear
illustrations. A book to inspire the young and indeed the old!
*Alison Steadman*
I thoroughly enjoyed it as it reminded me of a modern day version
of the early books on birds that I obsessed over as a kid. It's
concise with some good nuggets of information. And I loved the
art... I think that it will not fail to ignite young imaginations
as it would have done if I were a kid reading it.
*David Lindo*
A beautiful non-fiction picture book. Geraldo Valerio uses a
collage style of artwork to produce vibrant and interesting
illustrations, with just enough detail to make the birds instantly
recognisable. Sparse use of text makes it an easy read, and this is
a fantastic one to pique the curiosity of young readers.
*The Scotsman*
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