From the Nile to the Andes, from the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, and from the Donau to the Thames. All aboard for this imposing journey around the world!
Rivers is published in Dutch: Uitgeverij Lannoo - English: Gecko Press - German: Beltz Verlag - Russian: Mann, Ivanov & Ferber - Chinese (simplified): CITIC - Spanish: Maeva young - Turkish: Hep Kitap - Czech: Kniha Zlin - French: Albin Michel - Polish: Dwie Siostry - Danish (forlæns) - Vietnamese
English reviews:
History, science, and geography meet the beauty and creativity of old-world cartography in this stunning visual display of the rivers that flow over mountains and valleys, across deserts, on all seven continents, and into the world’s oceans.
(Starred Review, Foreword Reviews – November 1, 2018)
(Starred Review, Foreword Reviews – November 1, 2018)
Illustrator @goes.peter creates a breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world. From the Nile, to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato. (thomasallenltd – October 26, 2018)
Through tracking the life source of people, animals and the land itself, Peter Goes brings alive our history and our lives today. Each illustration includes major events and historical figures connected with its river, but also favorite stories and icons. This absorbing, playful book shows who we are, how we live and the myths we weave around our people and places.(Marsden Books (NZ) – October 25, 2018)
This title could never do justice to a book like this. The book has geography, history and adventure all rolled into one. Is worth every penny.(Radio Southland, Terry Toner (NZ) – October 24, 2018)
A broad, shallow, teeming torrent of facts and marvels: Readers tempted to take a dip will be swept irresistibly along. (Kirkus Reviews 1/10/2018)
The author of the international bestseller Timeline brings readers another gorgeously illustrated piece of art. The author dives into how rivers across all seven continents connect the world and impact the way people live… Children will want to sit with this book and pour over the images and facts provided. (Youth Services Book Review (US) – October 16, 2018)
Packed with beautiful large-format, full-colour infographics and maps, this amazing river ride is a beautiful gift for adults, a lively reference book for children, and a teaching tool in classrooms. Each map and illustration is full of fascinating facts about nature, culture and history, with major events and historical figures featured alongside favourite stories and icons. (Lancashire Evening Post (UK) – October 15, 2018)
Hold. The. Phone. Have you seen THIS?? Game over. It manages that rare thing of taking facts, history, knowledge, and presenting them in a way that makes them feel magical. Come and see it. Now. (Rogan Books – October 5, 2018)
German reviews:
Eine sachliche und sinnliche Reise über Flüsse, Meere und Ozeane ist das illustrierte Sachbuch für Kinder "Flüsse dieser Erde“. Peter Goes Illustrator hat mit satten Farben Landkarten gestaltet, die wie lebendig wirken und in die Kinder sich wirklich gut vertiefen können. (Kulturradio 19/09/2018)
Wasser ist nicht nur Baustein des Lebens, es hat für Menschen zudem eine besondere Faszination. Peter Goes hat sich von dieser Faszination leiten lassen. Vor allem die großen Wasserläufe haben es ihm angetan. Entsprechend dem Thema ist das Ergebnis einfach riesig! (MAGALI HEIẞLER Titel Kulturmagazin 10/09/2018)
Dutch reviews:
Rivieren is alweer een pareltje. Ideaal om cadeau te doen aan weetgierige kinderen (en hun ouders). (Veerle Vanden Bosch - De Standaard 22/06/2018)
Een absolute topper die niet in je boekenkast mag ontbreken. Wat zeg ik? Een bom aan informatie in een jasje van ijzersterke illustraties die op je kast mag staan pronken! Om telkens opnieuw te doorbladeren op ontdekkingstocht langs de grote rivieren der Aarde. (Jasmien Repriels - Pluizer.be)