Synopses & Reviews
Witty, humorous illustrations of great charm tell this story of conscience and mistaken identity as thoroughly as the book's delightful text. Here a lizard takes the liberty of using what seem to be some old underpants when he runs out of toilet paper. What he doesn't count on is that his own conscience and an outraged rabbit will be watching.
Review
"A natural for fans of Jon Klassen's terse creature capers." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A high quality printed book, a funny, well-written original story that is easy to read with spectacular illustrations that all leave you wanting to read with spectacular illustrations that all leave you wanting to read the author and illustrator's next book right now. Now that's a perfect picture book." -- goodreadswithronna
Review
A Virgina State Reading List Selection
"[Brief Thief] teaches a worthy lesson with sparkling dialogue and an excellent punchline. [...] Escoffier has unusual insight into the psychology of doing something bad and getting caught. Readers will wince along with Leon, and laugh out loud when they find out what the underpants are really for." -- STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
"A natural for fans of Jon Klassen's terse creature capers." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A high quality printed book, a funny, well-written original story that is easy to read with spectacular illustrations that all leave you wanting to read the author and illustrator's next book right now. Now that's a perfect picture book." -- Good Reads With Ronna
Synopsis
When he runs out of toilet paper, Leon must find something else to use. With that, his troubles begin.
About the Author
Born in Brazil, Kris Di Giacomo is a popular children's book illustrator who has lived in France for a long time. After a brief stint in the United States, she moved to France, where teaching English to young children and discovering French picture books were the triggers that led her into illustration. She has illustrated twenty picture books, a few of which she has written as well.
Michael Escoffier was born in France in 1970. Raised by a family of triceratops, he discovered his passion for writing and telling stories at a young age. He lives in Lyon, where he teaches and writes, with his wife and two children.