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Tomi Ungerer

Emile

The moving story of a helpful octopus

Published by Diogenes as Emil

Original Title: Emile

The beloved children’s book telling the moving story of a helpful octopus, now in a beautiful revised edition.

The enchanting story of the courageous and friendly octopus Emile, who bravely helps himself and others, humans included. Tomi Ungerer’s charming illustrations not only accompany the story, but open up entirely new worlds.

Children's Books
48 pages
20 × 27 cm
ab 3 Jahren
1980

978-3-257-25035-0

Tomi

Ungerer

Tomi Ungerer (1931 — 2019) began his unstoppable career as an illustrator, childrenʼs book author and artist in New York. He published more than 140 books for adults and children, and created posters, sculptures and films. His hometown, Strasbourg, dedicated a museum to him even during his lifetime. His picture books, such as The Three Robbers and Moon Man, are modern classics.

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Photo of Tomi Ungerer, © Gaëtan Bally / Keystone

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Barbara Bader
American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to The Beast Within

»Tomi Ungerer's humour is tender and easy, and Emile a matchless leading character. An octopus is a natural clown – who would have thought of it before?«