Philippe Dupasquier is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's books, renowned for his distinctive artistic style. His works are characterized by a playfulness and visual inventiveness that immediately captivates young readers. Dupasquier's illustrations often accompany narratives exploring curiosity, discovery, and humorous situations, thereby fostering children's imagination. His contribution to children's literature lies in an exceptional ability to merge visual art with engaging storytelling, leaving a lasting impression on children.
This is one of a series of activity/observation game picture books focusing on a single day in a busy place. This book is set at the harbour, where people come and go, and lots of different things happen. At the back of the book are some fold-out flaps with lists of puzzles to solve on every page.
A troupe of performing mice escape into a hotel lobby and proceed to wreak havoc all over the hotel. With each spread of Dupasquier's detailed drawings, particular areas of interest are pinpointed by questions on the whereabouts of key characters. This helps children follow the various storylines.
One morning, almost as if in a dream, Billy wakes up to find that he has turned into a girl! His mother casually dresses him in a pink dress and sends him off to school, where he realizes how differently girls are treated. A unique story that will serve as a springboard for discussions among young readers.
