Little ones love things that go. Introduce first vocabulary about modes of transportation with this essential baby book. The appealing, textured illustrations compare slow-moving vehicles lik hot-air balloons and bikes with speedy machines like cars and rockets. AGES: 0 to 4 AUTHOR: Britta Teckentrup is a fine artist, writer and illustrator. A native of Germany, Britta moved to London in 1988 to study illustration and fine art at St. Martin's College and the Royal College of Art. Britta has written and illustrated dozens of picture books and has been published in over twenty countries. Her fine art work has been exhibited frequently in London galleries and at art fairs all over the world. Britta now lives and works in Berlin with her husband, young son and their cat. SELLING POINTS: . Early Language Learning: Introduces vocabulary for different modes of transportation . Opposites: Inviting and colorful illustrations explore differences in speed in a clear, engaging fashion . Baby-Proof: Thick cardboard pages are perfect for reading again and again with a baby