Thud, Splash, Pop!

Klara Bartilsson

THUD! Suddenly a seed lies on the ground.

SPLASH! Something to drink rains from the sky.

CLING! The sun warms…

Klara Bartilsson’s children’s book about nature and the cycle of life is an eternal story embodied in a flower that sprouts, enjoys life and withers, told in short exclamations and a poetic phrase on each spread. An atmospheric, dramatic and magnificent children’s book and a work of art for children and adults alike.

Klara Bartilsson is an artist, illustrator and print designer based in Gothenburg, Sweden. She has previously illustrated The Expedition, written by Tuvalisa Rangström, also represented by Koja agency.

 

Press voices

“Her pictures are like works of art or beautiful textile prints. She is really, really good!” BTJ

“With small means /…/ she creates a powerful and tight drama about the almost magical growth that takes place in every little flowerbed. The text is sparse but rhythmic, all while the images are allowed to fly high.” Dagens Nyheter

 

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