This quirky tale, illustrated with rich, multi-layered artwork, is a journey into one family's experience and how they cope with a unique problem.

Synopsis

An excellent modern album that tells the story of a boy who is born completely grey inside and out, and insensitive to the reality and emotions surrounding him. At wit’s end, his parents try everything they can think of to make him normal even resorting to some far-fetched remedies to eliminate this anatomical dilemma but nothing works. The boy is simply not impressed by anything or anywhere he goes. Fortunately help is at hand and closer to home than everyone thinks. He will not discover the significance of emotions until something exceptional happens to him.

English text available.

Book info
Written by
Lluís Farré
Age
8+
Illustrated by
Gusti
Size
20.2 x 26.2 cm
Year of Publication
2006
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
44
Rights Sold
Korea (Bulkwang)
Poland (Wydawnictwo Entliczek)
United Kingdom (Winged Chariot)
About the author

Lluís Farré

Lluís Farré is a writer and an illustrator. He was born and still lives in Barcelona. He started his professional career in 1993, mostly in children’s literature.

Although most of his books have been published in Spain and in it’s four languages, some have also been translated into English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Korean and Tibetan. Lluís recently started to publish in the United States, and he also had a very special book published by the Tibetan Government in exile.

Lluís recently started a new adventure of producing a series of wooden toys based on children’s tales, under the brand Paquita’s Toys, inspired by one of his most beloved characters: Paquita, a sheep. These toys will are available at different shops in Barcelona, Santander, Vigo, Vic and Sabadell.

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Gustavo A. Rosemffet (Gusti)

Gustavo A. Rosemffet (Gusti) is an Argentinian author and illustrated, who lives in Barcelona.

Awarded with Several prizes, such as the National Illustration Prize that he received in 1990, made him known internationally, his books have been published in more than 20 countries.

Nature plays a leading role in his work, which also stands out for the inclusion of people with different abilities through art.

He is co-founder of the non-profit association WINDOWN-LA VENTANA to work for a more inclusive society from the visual arts, conducting inclusive workshops with people with different abilities. He has taught illustration to children, students and professionals in Argentina, Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Nicaragua, Colombia, Italy, Spain and Catalonia.

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Awards
2006
Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital Award

2007
The White Ravens List, Selection by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek München.
2007
Serra d’Or Critics’ Award
2007
Junceda Award
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