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Picture Book · Ages 4–99 · 2015
The Flops
By Delphine Durand, Sarah Klinger (Translator)
Book #1 in the The Flops series
Discover the whimsical world of flops and their quirky, mysterious lives.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
64 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Enter a whimsical world where flops, curious creatures with unique traits, abound. This playful guide explores their peculiar habits and lifestyles, blending humor with a touch of science. Can you uncover the secrets of these enigmatic beings while learning the art of imagination and play? Dive into a realm where the scientific method meets the fantastical, and every page offers a new surprise. Perfect for young explorers eager to unravel the mysteries of the flop-filled universe.
From the publisher
A cryptozoological kids book that not only introduces the scientific method but also emphasizes the importance of imagination and play.
A book full of advice about how not to make a flop’s life hard! What is a flop? A flop is malleable, can’t make a telephone call on its own, can’t wear a collar, and many other things besides. There are also hundreds of different sorts of flops. In a humorous, pseudo-scientific guide, Delphine Durand creates a world teeming with flops, describing their characteristics and lifestyles with great humor and precision.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Reading age
- 4–99
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
“Much of the fun here is in the wordplay, and Durand and Klinger plainly had a ball converting Durand’s original French text (2015) into English. . . . Fans of counterfactual flights will flip for this flamboyant fancy.”
Kirkus
Critic
“Why It’s Unconventional: Well, for starters, it’s an extremely detailed guide to a creature that doesn’t exist. For seconds, the oddball humor and tone are unlike anything I’ve read.”
School Library Journal
Critic
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 14, 2018
- First published
- April 15, 2015
- Publisher
- Enchanted Lion
- Original publisher
- Rouergue
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- The typography of this book is partly hand-drawn by the author-illustrator
- Illustration details
- The artwork for this book was created with mixed techniques: gouache painting, felts, photos, photoshop.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781592702602
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