Description: Imagination, Curiosity, and a New Way of Seeing "The Secret House Volubilis" is a uniquely crafted picture book that unfolds like a mystery, following the search for a house's hidden secrets. Within the ordinary space of a home, special clues are tucked away, inviting children to look at every corner of the house with fresh, curious eyes. The ten clues—tiles, a faucet, a key, a book, and other everyday objects—are transformed through the protagonist's gaze into things that are mysterious, valuable, and beautiful. Curiosity is what matters most in learning to see familiar things in new ways and to understand the unknown. With a thrilling, twist-filled story paired beautifully with sensory illustrations, this book awakens the imagination of growing children and gives them the curiosity and openness to see their everyday world anew. Modern Art, Architecture, and Design Encountered in Everyday Life Many people think that modern art, architecture, and design are complicated and difficult to understand, believing that deep knowledge is required to grasp their meaning. But the reason the protagonist of this book was able to understand the mysterious house and become its comfortable friend is that they approached it with a pure heart, simply searching for secrets. With just a little attention, traces of great works of art can be found throughout our daily lives. Even the apartment buildings we live in today trace their origins to Le Corbusier's "Unité d'Habitation" in Marseille. Picasso, Mondrian, and Andy Warhol aren't confined to museums, either—they influence us through picture books, clothing, and everyday household items. Modern art has deeply woven itself into daily life. After closing this book, take a look around—see if you can find the art hidden in your own home and neighborhood streets. * Featured Works 1. "Blue II" – Joan Miró 2. "Coffee Table" – Bernard Vuarnesson 3. "Grand Confort LC2" – Le Corbusier 4. "BeoSound 9000" – Bang & Olufsen 5. "Ball Chair" – Eero Aarnio 6. "Tizio Table Lamp" – Richard Sapper 7. "Blue Dove" – Pablo Picasso 8. "Ara Table Lamp" – Philippe Starck 9. "Sophie the Giraffe" – Vulli 10. "Tam Tam Stool" – Henry Massonnet 11. "Barcelona Chair" – Mies van der Rohe 12. "Campbell's Soup Cans Series" – Andy Warhol 13. "LC6 Table" – Le Corbusier 14. "Red Mobile" – Alexander Calder 15. "Composition" – Piet Mondrian 16. "Barcelona Table" – Mies van der Rohe 17. "Chair B34" – Marcel Breuer 18. "Villa Savoye" – Le Corbusier 19. "Casa Malaparte" – Adalberto Libera 20. "Casa Riva San Vitale" – Mario Botta