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Martin Pebble
Jean-Jacques Sempe
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Description for Martin Pebble
Hardcover. UK edition of Sempe's classic illustrated story for children Num Pages: 120 pages. Dimension: 279 x 262 x 22. Weight in Grams: 986.
Another classic title from world-renowned cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé, this illustrated children’s book, originally published in French in 1969, tells the story of Martin Pebble, a little boy who has something unusual the matter with him: he keeps blushing all the time for no particular reason. When he meets another little boy who sneezes all the time for no particular reason, it’s the beginning of a life-long friendship. Featuring the inimitable drawings and perfectly-judged text of Jean-Jacques Sempé, this funny and charming book will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714846224
SKU
V9780714846224
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Ref
99-5
About Jean-Jacques Sempe
Jean-Jacques Sempé (b.1932) is one of the world's most successful illustrators and cartoonists. He is the illustrator of the classic children's-book character, Nicholas, and author of a collection of some thirty albums of his cartoons and graphic novels, all published or to be published by Phaidon. His world-renowned illustrations and cartoons are featured on the cover of the New Yorker ... Read more
Reviews for Martin Pebble
"Children in picture books tend to fall into two types: the vulnerable and the invincible. Often, a story will be about the journey from misfit misery to happy conformity. But Martin Pebble by Jean-Jacques Sempé is no ordinary picture book. It is about a French oddball who stays odd. This 1969 classic... is a treat. It is a boosting tale ... Read more