Children's Book of the Week
French illustrator Marjolaine Leray has her own unique scribble style that makes her immediately recognisable! She scribbled her first book ‘Un petit chaperon rouge’ back in 2009 and in 2013 created ‘Avril le poisson rouge’. She has been all over the world and met all kinds of animals on her travels that have undoubtedly influenced her work.
‘April the Red Goldfish’ doesn’t have an easy time of being a goldfish, she spins round and round in her tank, dreaming of exotic adventures and exciting meetings, while philosophising Hamlet style on life’s big questions. But how will she ever escape from her glass prison? And where to? Outside, a black cat is waiting for her and a battle of wits ensues. Who will pull off the ultimate April fool?
‘April the Red Goldfish’ is not a book for very young children; it is a picturebook for older children with huge crossover teenage / adult gift appeal. For any young person desperate to fly the nest or about to embark on their first solo travels!
Do you like scribbling and creating stories? Marjolaine Leray will give you a crash-course in squiggles and show you how to create a unique scribble style on Saturday 21st of November! Don't miss this special event!. Once you’ve mastered this very unique art and learnt to use eyes, noses and eyebrows, you will create monsters in all kinds of shapes and sizes!
For more info about Marjolaine Leray's participation during the festival click here!
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