“This deceptively simple book contains so much in its gentle black-and-white story and the personality of little Pablo—cosy at home, shy of the world, but in the end too curious not to step outside and take a look.” Julia Marshall, Publisher Julia Marshall, Publisher
Rascal is a leading Belgian illustrator and author of children’s books. Enrolled by his parents in art school at the age of 12, he has since published over 100 children’s books and received international awards.
"Though the images may be black and white, Pablo is no
black-and-white character. There is an endearing complexity to this
cute little chick... Delightful—will surely bring smiles to
readers’ faces." Starred review
*Kirkus Reviews*
"I loved this cute book!...The illustrations are very minimalist
with simple black and white art, until the last page when we get to
see Pablo’s fluffy yellow feathers. I love the art style! I think
it’s very effective." Starred review
*Luminous Libro*
"Bold, simple, stylized art plays with perception, as the crisp
black and white Pablo as an egg, yields a soft, fuzzy yellow Pablo
as a hatched chick. I like also how the senses come in to play as
he hatches – there are onomatopoeia for the first sounds he hears.
A clever book."
*Youth Services Book Review*
"This excellent picture book is simplicity itself but it covers a
whole lot of ground."
*Bobs Book Blog*
"Rascal has created a simple book that offers more than what a
readers sees at face value."
*Mr Alex's Bookshelf*
"Kids will love turning the book sideways and upside down to use
their imaginations and discover what’s there. When adorable Pablo
finally emerges from his shell, the pop of yellow is sure to bring
“Awww!”s and requests to read the book again."
*Celebrate Picture Books*
"Using a palette of mainly black and white, Rascal uses a sweet and
simple story to explore themes of uncertainty and new experiences,
with some subtle learning about shapes, direction and senses thrown
in too."
*The Scotsman*
"It is Rascal’s clever illustrations with their simple layers that
really help the chick to capture the young reader’s heart. Even the
endpapers are a visual delight."
*The Irish Times*
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