“This is Silly!” Children’s Book

Description

“This is Silly!” is gifts for art lovers by Gary Taxali. This publication brings together the artist’s celebrated visual language, bridging fine art, illustration, and pop culture.

Published by Scholastic Press, this is Gary Taxali’s very first children’s book which he wrote and illustrated. Silly Billy, wacky Willy, and a host of their funny friends turn silliness on its head in this marvelously daffy read-aloud book. Overflowing with inspired lunacy tuned to the frequency of children’s funny bones, this harmonious pairing of goofy text and absurd imagery will leave kids everywhere giggling with glee. Created by well-known illustrator Gary Taxali and filled with his signature graphics and colouful style, This is Silly! Will delight on sight!

Gary Taxali’s “This is Silly!” offers a deep look into the work of one of Canada’s most distinctive pop artists. Taxali’s 2009 Grammy-nominated album art shares a visual DNA with the “This is Silly!” design on this book. Taxali’s “This is Silly!” design on this book brings his retro pop aesthetic into daily use.