Synopses & Reviews
Memory and meaning are at the heart of this oversized, content-rich picture book celebrating the life of Marcel, a soulful elephant. From the towering buildings outside his window and his recollected world travels, to the friends, flora, and fauna that flourish around him, Marcel finds significance in his surroundings and, most importantly, in life's abundant details. Marcel is writing an encyclopedia, after all, and his entries are featured in full-page spreads packed with facts, elegantly situated alongside the story of his day and his life. Part story and part miscellany, this unforgettable book with dream-like illustrations will transfix both parents and children.
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"An eccentric and delightful cabinet of curiosities."--Publishers Weekly
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"This is no ordinary picture book."--Kirkus Reviews
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"Knowledge and memory combine to surreal and joyful effect."-The Wall Street Journal
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"An illustrated book for all ages that has real staying power."--Boing Boing
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"Perfect for browsing, as readers will instantly get lost in Marcel's world of information."--School Library Journal
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Brainpickings' Best Children's Books and Picture-Books of 2014
About the Author
Sophie Strady is an author living in Paris, France.
Jean-François Martin is an illustrator whose book Fables won the Bologna-Ragazzi Fiction Award. He lives in Paris, France.