Paperback
Where's the Starfish?
By Barroux
Barroux tackles ocean pollution in the stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed Where’s the Elephant? – recommended by The Guardian, Sunday Times and The Sun.
Find the whale, the clownfish and the starfish on every page – until the piles of rubbish start to make it much too difficult. Both a Where’s Wally-style spotting game and a striking work of art, this almost wordless tale puts the power back in the hands (or fins) of the natural world, with a boldly beautiful twist ending.
With an insight and warmth comparable to Frann Preston-Gannon’s The Journey Home, Barroux has created an astoundingly powerful modern classic that promises to be remembered for generations to come. The perfect way to introduce the topic of the environment to children.
Barroux’s books include Uncle John and the Giant Cherry Tree, which won him the 2005 Enfantaisie Award, and the extraordinary Line of Fire, Diary of An Unknown Soldier which has received widespread critical acclaim. In 2015 Barroux won the first Parents, Babies, a Book competition for his work Chuut! which will be given to every newborn baby in the north of France. His book Where’s the Elephant? has been longlisted for the Kate Greenway Medal 2016.
'Young Thomas, our two year old reviewer, gives this book a thumb-up'', Dad Info -
''A near wordless picture book which powerfully demonstrates the devastating effects of deforestation'', Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''Simply stunning…Barroux is definitely one to watch for the future.'', The Sun - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''This book’s zinging visual impact is matched by the power of its environmental message'', Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''There are few words used in this striking book, but it has a lot to say'', Saffia Farr, Juno Magazine - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''A picture paints a thousand words and never was this more true than with Where’s The Elephant. This incredibly powerful book contains just nine words, but that’s all it needs to put across its message'', Alison Potter, Junior Magazine - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''Barroux’s illustrations tell a vivid and shocking story about the destruction of the forest' -
Love Reading 4 Kids Pick of April 2015', Love Reading 4 Kids - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''You might think this is an animal version of Where's Wally, but it's so much more - and everyone should read the book. Highly recommended' -
Five Star Review', Sue Magee, The BookBag - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''Quirky illustrations make this an inspired book to introduce the idea of deforestation to youngsters'', Vanessa Lewis, The Bookseller - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''Barroux has created a deceptively complex wordless picture book, which encourages children to think carefully about the impact humans have on the environment'', Marilyn Brocklehurst, The Bookseller - praise for Where's the Elephant? -
''A stunning picture book'', Mumsnet - praise for Where's the Elephant? -