Alexandra Prischedko
One Way and Another
In this special picture book on diversity and open-mindedness in one’s own experience and actions we encounter fantastic animal images from the underwater world. Masterly precision characterises the splendid and poetic pictures. They offer everything that illustration has over a photograph.
A single clownfish in the multitude of male conspecifics undergoes a transformation. During this time of transition, other sea dwellers appear that also combine surprisingly different, opposing or even contradictory characteristics.
Getting to know this diversity and experiencing it as normal makes openness a matter of course, something readers and viewers can relate to themselves.
In the interplay with succinct non-fiction texts on unusual sea creatures and simple philosophical-lyrical questions on various aspects of versatility and changeability, biological knowledge is conveyed in a playful manner, curiosity is aroused and the reader encouraged to think ahead.
Edition Bracklo
Non-fiction Picture Book
Original title: So und anders
Age 5+
32 pp | € 19.90
hc | 195 x 265 mm
Publication: October 2023
Author & Illustrator: Alexandra Prischedko
All rights available
- Look inside
- Book trailer
- Water as a habitat in constant flux
- Openness and diversity instead of pigeonholing
- 'As well as' instead of 'either ... or'
Awards
- Awards
“The way in which the book incorporates interactive elements, thereby combining specialist knowledge with moral aspects, is particularly creative. […] Questions […] encourage children to develop their own thoughts, think critically and take a stand. The language of the text is simple and easy to understand, making it ideal for young readers. […] The illustrations contribute significantly to the fascination of the book and give young readers visual incentives to discover the world of sea creatures. At the end of the book, there is a list of all the sea creatures mentioned, their Latin names and where they live. The book is ideal for reading aloud and discussing with children. […] The book opens up discussions about identity, friendship and understanding diversity in life. In today’s society in particular, it is very important to show children how important it is to be open and tolerant towards other people and ways of life. The book shows that you can be this way and also be different!” – Ajum – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Jugendliteratur Medien der GEW
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