A little boy was drawing

Pages: 56
Published: 1932
Language: English

A young boy named Jean-Marie loves to draw, and his creations often come to life in his vivid imagination. When he draws a variety of animals, they cause a whimsical stir, particularly for the local postman. This charming story celebrates the power of creativity and the joy of a child's imaginative world.

Prose complexity: 1/10

Whimsical Dreamy Lighthearted

Coming of Age

Animals Children's Books Magical Realism

Roger Duvoisin

Roger Antoine Duvoisin (August 28, 1900 – June 30, 1980) was a Swiss-born American writer and illustrator, best known for children's picture books. He won the 1948 Caldecott Medal for picture books and in 1968 he was a highly commended runner-up for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award for children's illustrators.