Anne-Sophie Baumann author page

Anne-Sophie Baumann biography

Anne‑Sophie Baumann is a French author and editor specialising in interactive non-fiction for children. She studied Modern Literature at the Sorbonne before working as a science editor and later in juvenile publishing. Her career shifted to writing when she began creating books for young readers.

She is best known for her “Ultimate Book” series: “The Ultimate Book of Vehicles: From Around the World” and “The Ultimate Construction Site Book” were both published in 2014. Other titles include “The Ultimate Book of Space” (2014), “The Ultimate Book of Cities” (2016), “The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth” and “The Ultimate Book of Water” (2015), “The Ultimate Book of Animals” (2021), and “The Ultimate Book of the Human Body” (2021).

These large-format books feature detailed illustrations, interactive elements such as flaps, pop-ups and pull-tabs, and blend factual content with engaging visual design. They have been released in multiple languages and markets.

Her books are created in collaboration with illustrators including Didier Balicevic, Olivier Latyck and Vanessa Robidou, bringing scientific and cultural topics to life for readers aged five to eight.

The most recent milestone in her career is the publication of “The Ultimate Book of Animals” and “The Ultimate Book of the Human Body” in 2021.