Rufus
The Bat Who Loved Colors
Published by Diogenes as Rufus
Original Title: Rufus
Tomi Ungerer's classic tale about a bat who learns to embrace his differences through friendship. Like all bats, Rufus sees life in black and white, until he chances upon an outdoor movie theatre and is awakened to the dazzling world of colours for the first time. Inspired and excited, Rufus paints his own wings and ventures out into the day, only to discover that his unusual appearance attracts unwelcome attention. Though he is initially rejected for his difference, Rufus soon learns to accept himself for who he is, thanks to a new friend. Beautifully written and illustrated by the legendary Tomi Ungerer.
Children's Books
48 pages
ab 3 Jahren
1980

978-3-257-25036-7
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.

Photo: © Gaëtan Bally / Keystone

Quotes

Publishers Weekly Online

»Sweet, briefly dramatic and sad, and ultimately as wonderful as it was the first time... Some stories never get old.«

Portland Book Review

»Strong, simple and effective illustrations and book layout support a story made for discussion.«

Shelf Awareness

»Rufus: The Bat Who Loved Colors (just reissued by Phaidon) has been flapping around winning hearts since it was first published in 1961.«

Angela Wittmann und Meike Schnitzler
Brigitte, Hamburg

»Tomi Ungerer’s touching parable about life in all its shades is worth reading and loving.«

Christine Paxmann
eselsohr, Munich

»It is great art if stories don’t have a patina after 55 years.«