Philippe Dupasquier est un auteur et illustrateur de livres pour enfants acclamé, réputé pour son style artistique distinctif. Ses œuvres se caractérisent par un esprit ludique et une inventivité visuelle qui captivent immédiatement les jeunes lecteurs. Les illustrations de Dupasquier accompagnent souvent des récits explorant la curiosité, la découverte et des situations humoristiques, stimulant ainsi l'imagination des enfants. Sa contribution à la littérature jeunesse réside dans une capacité exceptionnelle à fusionner l'art visuel avec une narration captivante, laissant une impression durable sur les enfants.
This is one of a series of activity/observation game picture books focusing on a single day in a busy place. This book is set at the harbour, where people come and go, and lots of different things happen. At the back of the book are some fold-out flaps with lists of puzzles to solve on every page.
A troupe of performing mice escape into a hotel lobby and proceed to wreak havoc all over the hotel. With each spread of Dupasquier's detailed drawings, particular areas of interest are pinpointed by questions on the whereabouts of key characters. This helps children follow the various storylines.
One morning, almost as if in a dream, Billy wakes up to find that he has turned into a girl! His mother casually dresses him in a pink dress and sends him off to school, where he realizes how differently girls are treated. A unique story that will serve as a springboard for discussions among young readers.
