Hello Mr Hulot

Meet Mr. Hulot—he's always in the middle of the action! Created and played by French comic actor and filmmaker Jacques Tati, Mr. Hulot is a beloved charater in France.  David Merveilles comic strip style illustrations depict 23 captivating scenes with a page turn that builds suspense for each surprise ending. From buying a snow globe on a warm summer day—shaking it—and causing the sky to snow, to a crazy visit to the zoo where Mr. Hulot has something in common with every animal at the zoo—Merveilles creations are a delight to the observant and curious eye.

• This almost wordless picture book is entertaining, unique, and oh so very French! • Children will love Mr. Hulots boundless imagination and enthusiasm, as well as his Gallic charm. • The books were turned into a series of short French films in the 1960s, and Rowan Atkinson cites them as inspiration for his Mr. Bean character.

""Twenty-two comical, wordless mini-episodes in sequential panels pay terrific tribute to a classic Chaplin-esque character...Mr. Hulot may not be as well-known on this side of the pond as the Little Tramp or Buster Keaton, but he definitely merits a seat in the same row.""- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) Kirkus Reviews

The French comedy character who inspired Mr. Bean, in a wordless comic strip story for children

Meet Mr. Hulot--he's always in the middle of the action Created and played by French comic actor and filmmaker Jacques Tati, Mr. Hulot is a beloved charater in France.

David Merveille's comic strip style illustrations depict 23 captivating scenes with a page turn that builds suspense for each surprise ending. From buying a snow globe on a warm summer day--shaking it--and causing the sky to snow, to a crazy visit to the zoo where Mr. Hulot has something in common with every animal at the zoo--Merveille's creations are a delight to the observant and curious eye.

David Merveille works for the press and teaches graphics and illustration at the Institute Saint-Luc of Brussels. He has worked on many publicity campaigns in France and Belgium, and creates posters and illustrations for a daily newspaper called “Libre Belgique.” He has written several books.

David Merveille lives and works in Brussels.