Gökçe İrten
A clever and quirky look at perspective—because how we see the world depends on where we’re standing.
We all think we know what’s big and what’s small. Buildings, mountains, whales? Big. Paper clips, daisies, ants? Small. But is it really that simple? What if size depends on who’s looking? To a flea, an orangutan is a giant. To an ant, a chicken is terrifying. And to a tiny insect, even you might look like a mountain.
In this clever and original picture book, Gökçe İrten invites young readers to explore the idea of perspective—how things can seem very different depending on your point of view. Through playful comparisons and humorous scenes, children begin to see that size, importance, and even feelings are all relative.
With a vibrant mix of collage, illustration, and photography, Can You See Me? offers a joyful and thought-provoking way for children to consider how others experience the world—and to feel just right in their own skin, no matter how big or small they may feel.
KEY NOTES:
– Encourages empathy and self-acceptance by showing how the world looks different to everyone
– Helps children understand that feeling small or big is all about perspective
Rights sold: English (USA & Canada), Spanish (World), Korean, Chinese
English translation is available.
Themes: Perspective, Self-Acceptance, Empathy, Perception of Size
3+, 48 pages, 25×23 cm