Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and a hugely popular French illustrator. In 12 short chapters, we see different animals in various states of anger. Some try to understand their anger, some try to tame it, while others let their anger overwhelm them. These stories are funny and wry, but also offer a gently profound reflection of the nature of human emotions. Marc Boutavant’s delicate, stunning full colour illustrations put the reader in the heart of the forest, surrounded by endearingly grumpy...
Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and a hugely popular Fren...
One day, the cricket notices a strange feeling in his head: a heavy, unwavering feeling that won't go away. The animals start calling him 'the gloomy cricket'. Only after a long time and a lot of effort does that feeling disappear from his head again. Toon Tellegen sketches a sharply funny and humane portrait of someone struggling with depression and finally overcoming it.
One day, the cricket notices a strange feeling in his head: a heavy, unwavering feeling that won't go away. The animals start calling him 'the gloomy ...
