Over Under

Marthe Jocelyn

Tundra Books, 2006 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 16 pages

Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter explore opposites in this gorgeous introduction to modern art for small readers. Cut paper images introduce children to color, form, and design as they explore tall giraffes and short mice, squares and circles, light day and dark night.

An art book as well as a sound learning tool, Over Under is stunningly simple and simply stunning.


From the Hardcover edition.

About the author

Marthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. She has written six novels, including the critically acclaimed works of historical fiction, Mable Riley and Earthly Astonishments. Jocelyn has also written a nonfiction account of the Foundling Hospital in London, England, entitled, A Home for Foundlings. She has created eight picture books, one of which, Hannah’s Collections, was shortlisted for a Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration. Jocelyn has also edited two collections of short stories. Marthe Jocelyn divides her time between New York and Stratford, Ontario.


From the Hardcover edition.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Over Under
• Author: Marthe Jocelyn
• Illustrated by: Tom Slaughter
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Tundra Books, 2006
• ISBN: 0887767907, 9780887767906
• Length: 16 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Counting & Numbers; Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Opposites; Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts / Size & Shape