Books by Barroux
WELCOME by Barroux
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Oct. 18, 2016
"Refugees forced to find a new home—sadly, an always timely subject—deserve better storytelling than this. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Polar bears find refuge on a tropical island paradise. Read full book review >
WHERE'S THE ELEPHANT? by Barroux
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: March 8, 2016
"Unique. (Picture book. 2-7)"
This almost-wordless picture book uses a familiar format to teach about deforestation and habitat loss. Read full book review >
MEGA MOUSE by Séverine Vidal
by Séverine Vidal, illustrated by Barroux
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Nov. 15, 2015
"Check that tongue is firmly in cheek before following these dedicated do-gooders into battle against a truly 'repellant' foe. (map) (Picture book. 5-7)"
A diminutive costumed superhero and friends defend the town of MegaCityVille from the thoroughly irritating Mosquito Man in this French import, one of a quartet. Read full book review >
WHERE IS THE ROCKET? by Harriet Ziefert
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Aug. 12, 2014
"An appealing goodnight book, though all those questions might suggest an earlier bedtime in order to accommodate them all. (Picture book. 2-4)"
A mobile inspires a child's dream of flying in a rocket. Read full book review >
TICKLY TOES by Susan Hood
by Susan Hood, illustrated by Barroux
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: Aug. 1, 2014
"A lovely addition to the bedtime storybook shelf. (Board book. 1-4)"
Every milestone in a baby's life calls for celebration. Read full book review >
LINE OF FIRE by Barroux
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux, translated by Sarah Ardizzone
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: July 1, 2014
"American children, at least, may not shed many tears, but they should come away feeling closer to understanding what that century-old conflict must have been like to those who fought in it. (Graphic memoir. 11-14)"
An unusually personal view of World War I's early days, conveyed by new illustrations grafted to a French soldier's chance-found diary. Read full book review >
IT'S TIME TO SAY GOOD NIGHT by Harriet Ziefert
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
Released: Sept. 13, 2013
"A successful offering from a well-matched pair. (Picture book. 1-4)"
A child greets the day and then says goodnight in this circular picture book. Read full book review >
LUCY RESCUED by Harriet Ziefert
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
Released: April 24, 2012
"A sweet take on the bumps in the road home for one shelter dog. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Lucy may have been rescued from the animal shelter, but this pup takes time to adjust to her new, loving family. Read full book review >
MY DOG THINKS I'M A GENIUS by Harriet Ziefert
by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux
ANIMALS
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"Have the easels handy; inspiration is inevitable. (author's note) (Picture book. 3-6)"
Boy and dog share the utter pleasure of creating art. Read full book review >
I COULD BE, YOU COULD BE by Karen Owen
by Karen Owen, illustrated by Barroux
FICTION
Released: May 21, 2011
"A great read-aloud for both parents and teachers and sure to spark great ideas and 'what-ifs.' (Picture book. 2-7)"
What would you like to be? Read full book review >
THE RED PIANO by André Leblanc
by André Leblanc, illustrated by Barroux
BIOGRAPHY
Released: Jan. 1, 2011
"A worthy and beautiful tale for historical and cultural studies. (Picture book. 6 & up)"
It's 1975 in Communist China. Read full book review >
MY GOLDFISH by Barroux
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
ANIMALS
Released: March 1, 2009
"Misses the mark. (Picture book. 7-10)"
Forget about your brilliant pet cat or your amazing dog. Read full book review >
MR. KATAPAT’S INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES by Barroux
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
ADVENTURE
Released: Sept. 1, 2004
"Sure to be a big hit with children's librarians and other champions of reading. (Picture book. 4-7)"
The creator of Where's Mary's Hat? (2003) glorifies a message near and dear to librarians' hearts. Read full book review >
WHERE’S MARY’S HAT? by Barroux
by Barroux, illustrated by Barroux
ANIMALS
Released: May 1, 2003
"The paint-daubed effect and somewhat childlike drawings create a wacky, impressionistic style that results in an offbeat funny charm. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Mary, a black-and-white cow with a boxy shape, no mouth, and stick legs, asks one animal after another (13 in all) if he or she has seen her hat. Read full book review >