Enchanted Lion Books
Available: 04/13/18
7.48 x 5.9 · 32 pages
Ages 4-8 years
9781592702503
CDN $25.95
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Picture book
Jerome By Heart
âRaphael loves Jerome. I say it. Itâs easy.â
This story follows a little boy named Raphael, whose daily rhythm is steeped in his immense affection for his friend Jerome. The two boys share jokes and snacks and plan future adventures to the Himalayas. Even when Raphaelâs constant talk of Jerome is driving his parents crazy, he remains steadfast: âRaphael loves Jerome. I can say it. Itâs easy.â And the truth is, when heâs with Jerome, Raphael feels happy, liked, and understoodâ" even special. Thomas Scottoâs simple, strong, and insightful prose and Olivier Tallecâs delightful, expressive illustrations give much emotion and immediacy to the story.
Thomas Scotto, born in 1974, is a celebrated voice in the French youth literature scene. He began writing upon the birth of his first daughter, and since then has authored more than fifty books for children and young adults. Jerome By Heart is his first picture book to be translated into English. Olivier Tallecâs work has been called âsensitiveâ, âstunningâ, âbreathtakingâ, and âbeautiful.â Tallec was born in Brittany, France, in 1970. After graduating from the Ãcole Supérieure Dâarts Graphiques in Paris, he worked in advertising as a graphic designer, after which he devoted himself to illustration. Since then he has illustrated more than sixty books, nine of which have been published by Enchanted Lion.