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Discover the secret life of earthworms in this charming, illustrated exploration by Noemi Vola, revealing their habits, mysteries, and surprising connections to us.

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Author: Noemi Vola

Who cares about earthworms, those inconspicuous pink creatures living underground, rarely seen until we start gardening? What kind of life do they lead? What do they look like and what are their characteristics? What might they be thinking as they dig endless tunnels, and why do they dig at all? What happens if a head loses its tail — do they lose each other forever? And what do earthworms do during thunderstorms? In this two-hundred-page, mainly cartoon-style book, talented Italian illustrator Noemi Vola answers these and many other questions. Exploring earthworms — creatures once studied by Charles Darwin — is both poignant and touching, especially as we often don’t understand ourselves as well. Perhaps the earthworms in this presentation reflect us in unexpected ways.

Author Noemi Vola
Publisher Baobab
Language Czech
Year of issue 2023
Size 150 × 210 mm
Binding Hardcover
Number of pages 256

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Category: Kids' books
Weight: 0.7 kg
Categories: kids' books
Price range: €20 – €40
Products: children's books
Genre: kids' books
Age: 3 – 6, 6 – 9
Language: Czech

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Baobab Bookshop in Tábor

Baobab is a small family-run publishing house founded at the turn of the millennium in Prague’s Vinohrady district by Juraj Horváth and Tereza Horváthová. What began as a passion for artist’s books and bibliophile editions has grown into one of the leading Czech publishers of illustrated books for children.

The name refers to the baobab tree – a symbol of resilience, creativity, and community. Like the tree, their publishing work provides shelter for stories and connects generations through imagination and craftsmanship.

Baobab focuses on contemporary illustrated books, collaborating with prominent illustrators, writers, and designers. Their books balance poetic storytelling, visual inventiveness, and educational value while maintaining a distinctive artistic voice.

Beyond publishing, Baobab organizes cultural events and exhibitions, such as the Baobabí léto and Tabook festivals, and runs bookshops and galleries in Prague and Tábor. They foster a creative community around illustration, literature, and independent publishing.

In 2011, Baobab founded the Miroslav Šašek Foundation, reviving his legendary This is... travel series and supporting illustrators through annual grants and residencies. The publishing house continues to bridge heritage, education, and contemporary visual storytelling.