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The Holidays written and illustrated by Blexbolex is published by Gecko Press, who publish and translate children’s books from around the world. Blexbolex is a French comics artist and illustrator, living in Berlin.
This is a very unusual children’s book for one used to books with words! The story is set out and told entirely by illustrations.
The Summer holidays are nearly over and our protagonist had the whole place to themselves to explore until Grandpa came home with an elephant. That event in itself changed the rest of the Summer holidays – making life a lot more interesting. But where could Grandpa possibly have gotten an elephant? And where did it go at the end of the holidays? We have no idea.
This book encourages a child and perhaps a grown up to concoct a story to fit the pictures. This is a great way to encourage a child to use their imagination.
A charming book with beautifully crafted illustrations.
Reviewed by Christine Frayling
The Holidays
by Blexbolex
Published by Gecko Press
ISBN 9781776571932
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