olivier tallec - French Culture
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olivier tallec - French Culture
French Authors on Tour 2012 – Cultural Services of the French Embassy Contact Fiction: [email protected] Book Department - www.frenchculture.org OLIVIER TALLEC U.S. TOUR: April 2013 BIOGRAPHY Olivier Tallec was born in Brittany in 1970. After graduating from the Ecole Supérieure d'Art graphique in Paris, he worked in advertising as a graphic designer before devoting himself to illustration. Since then, he has done numerous illustrations for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated over 50 books for children. Tallec is fascinated by textiles and by all forms of popular culture. An avid traveler, he divides his time between Paris, where he lives, and far-flung adventures. In 2010, Big Wolf & Little Wolf was chosen as a Batchelder Honor book. In September 2012, Enchanted Lion Books published his book Waterloo & Trafalgar, which has received wonderful reviews. Next U.S. book is scheduled for this spring! His website: www.oliviertallec.fr/ SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY Waterloo and Trafalgar, album without words by Olivier Tallec, Enchanted Lion Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-1592701278 In French: Waterloo and Trafalgar, Père Castor Flammarion, 2012, ISBN: Series Rita and Whatsit, texts by Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod, Chronicle Books, 2009 Several titles. In French: Rita et Machin, Gallimard Jeunesse. Plusieurs titres Series Big Wolf & Little Wolf, by Nadine Brun-Cosme. Illustrated by Oliver Tallec. Enchanted Lion Books, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-59270-084-4. In French: Grand Loup & Petit Loup, Père Castor Flammarion. (Ages 4-7) Big Wolf & Little Wolf, Such a beautiful orange, Enchanted Lion Books, 2010 In French: Grand Loup & Petit Loup, Père Castor Flammarion, 2010 Big Wolf & Little Wolf, The Little Leaf That Wouldn’t Fall, Enchanted Lion Books, 2010 In French: Grand Loup & Petit Loup et la petite feuille qui ne voulait pas tomber, 2007 The Scar, text by Charlotte Moundlic, Candlewick, ISBN: 978-0763653415 In French: La Croûte, Père Castor Flammarion, 2009 This is a poem that Heals Fish, by Jean-Pierre Simeon. Illustrated by Oliver Tallec. Enchanted Lion Books, 2007. ISBN: 978-1592700677 In French: Ceci est un poème qui guérit les poisons, Rue du Monde, ISBN: 978-2915569223 French Authors on Tour 2012 – Cultural Services of the French Embassy Contact Fiction: [email protected] Book Department - www.frenchculture.org Without words : Mon imagier de l’alphabet, « Éveil musical », Gallimard Jeunesse, 2005 Mon imagier des rondes « Éveil musical », Gallimard Jeunesse, 2003 Mon imagier sonore « Éveil musical », Gallimard Jeunesse, 2000 In French : Il Faudra, text by Thierry Lenain, Éditions Sarbacane 2009 Le Carnaval des Animaux, text by Carl Norac, Éditions Sarbacane Mercredi à la librairie, text by Sylvie Rouch, Éditions Sarbacane ABOUT HIS BOOKS Waterloo and Trafalgar, album without words by Olivier Tallec In French: Père Castor Flammarion, 2012, ISBN: In English : Enchanted Lion Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-59270-127-8 Ages 6 and up In his first wordless picture book, Olivier Tallec shows the pointlessness of war through his smart, comic, emotionally astute illustrations. Tallec portrays two characters, separated only by narrow walls, who spy on each other through the seasons. Moving between day and night, long stretches at their binoculars, and mundane daily tasks, they fight their cold war, full of suspicion, never daring to bridge the gap between them. then, one day, they discover that their differences don't make them enemies and that a whole other way of being in the world together is possible. Publisher weekly review: http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-59270-127-8 Gus is a Fish, by Claire Babin, illustrated by Olivier Tallec, Enchanted Lion Books Gus the dreamer is having a bath. When he puts his head under water to practice his swimming, he begins to imagine that he is a fish. Suddenly he discovers a fascinating aquatic world that is friendly and a little bit threatening. Gus is amazed by the richness of his imaginary pond, where he comes upon tadpoles, catfish, frogs, dragonflies, water lilies, reeds and willow branches. During his adventure he befriends a duckling and swiftly avoids being attacked by a pike. Brought back to reality by his mom when he is told that it’s time to scrub up, Gus returns from the excitement of his adventures to the security of his mom’s smiling face. Through a combination of original illustrations and photographs, each page pulls the reader into Gus’s vibrant world. Following the story there are several pages of thumbnail photos that provide many details about the fish and plants that Gus encountered. French Authors on Tour 2012 – Cultural Services of the French Embassy Contact Fiction: [email protected] Book Department - www.frenchculture.org Big Wolf & Little Wolf, by Nadine Brun-Cosme. Illustrated by Oliver Tallec. Translated from French Grand Loup & Petit Loup. Enchanted Lion Books, 2009. ISBN: 978-159270-084-4. (Ages 4-7) Big Wolf lives alone under a tree at the top of a hill. He is alone, but happy. One day he sees another wolf approaching, a little wolf. Without a word, Little Wolf sits down next to Big Wolf. He stays all night and all the next day. At first Big Wolf is suspicious. He also is worried that Little Wolf will grow bigger and become a rival. After a while, however, he starts to feel fond of his small companion. He decides to let Little Wolf share his covers, just a little, so he isn’t cold at night. The next day he shares some of his lunch. Just as Big Wolf is starting to get used to his new friend, and even to care for him, Little Wolf disappears. Big Wolf is too proud to cry or get upset, but the reader cannot miss the great mix of emotions he feels, which are movingly portrayed in Olivier Tallec’s sensitive illustrations. Big Wolf loses his appetite and cannot sleep. He spends his time staring at the horizon, waiting for Little Wolf to return, but without the slightest reason to hope that he will. But with the arrival of spring Little Wolf does return. Big Wolf is so happy his heart almost bursts. The two wolves shyly admit that without each other they found life lonely. Never again will they leave each other’s side. AWARDS & REVIEWS (for Big Wolf & Little Wolf) Batchelder Honor Book 2010 ALA Notable Books 2010 Prix de l'album 2007 Cherbourg Prix France Télévision 2006 Prix des Enfants 2006 du Salon Chrétien de Troyes Prix littéraire jeunesse de 2006 Chambray-les-tours A Junior Library Guild Selection Adopted by the French National curriculum "Three Stars - Outstanding. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! WONDERFUL story, awesome illustrations. Just an enjoyable, colorful book you can immerse yourself in. All about sharing and friendship and nowhere near overdoing it it with heavy-handedness like many books today. Just a great story that your child will love to have you read to him and you'll enjoy it just as much. Great storytelling!" - Lisa Barker, JellyMom.com "Big Wolf lived all alone at the top of a hill under a tree. But then one day, Little Wolf came and stayed under Big Wolf’s tree. The two wolves didn’t talk, but they watched each other. When night fell, Big Wolf shared a small corner of his leaf blanket with him. In the morning, Little Wolf climbed the tree following Big Wolf and did exercises together. Big Wolf shared his meal with Little Wolf but still never talked with him. Big Wolf headed out for his walk, looking back and seeing Little Wolf get smaller and smaller in the distance. When he returned to the tree though, Little Wolf was gone. Big Wolf was shocked, astounded to find that he missed Little Wolf deeply. So what is a lone wolf to do when he finds himself to be more of a LONELY wolf? Brun-Cosme has created a picture book with a unique feel. Her wording is simple and French Authors on Tour 2012 – Cultural Services of the French Embassy Contact Fiction: [email protected] Book Department - www.frenchculture.org almost bare. It is through that very minimalist writing that the emotions are really clear and powerful. It is also a format that works well for a lone wolf and his simple life. Tallec’s art is different here than in some of his other work (like Rita and Whatsit). He uses paint to create a world of open fields and wide skies, but plays with color to make it a world in a vivid palette of pinks, yellows, blues, and greens. This depth of color and strong lines make the illustrations a foil for the simple words. This book speaks to the lonely of us, the confused, the awkward. It is a picture book that every child will understand whether they have been Little or Big. Appropriate for ages 4-6." – Kids Lit