Olivier Tallec

Olivier Tallec

  • 4 stars across 28 books
Olivier Tallec graduated from the Ecole Superieure des Arts Appliques Duperre in Paris. His work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and he has illustrated more than 60 books for children.
3rd May 2022

How Messy!

Dot and Duck are best friends, but Dot hates mess and Duck hates tidy. Duck leaves the bed unmade, the cupboards open an... MoreHow Messy!

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17th April 2008

Gus is a Fish

"Tallec's depiction of this underwater world is breathtaking; he seamlessly integrates photographs of reeds, water lilie... MoreGus is a Fish

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7th April 2011

Big Wolf and Little Wolf, Such a Beautiful Orange!

This is the third and last book in the Big Wolf series. Once again Olivier Tallec's illustrations, which are bold in per... MoreBig Wolf and Little Wolf, Such a Beautiful Orange!

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18th October 2007

Thumbelina of Toulaba

A retelling of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most enduring fairytales--Thumbelina--set in Toulaba.... MoreThumbelina of Toulaba

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17th September 2009

Gus is a Tree

Another charmer in the Gus series with stunning illustrations collaged with photo elements of the forest.... MoreGus is a Tree

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15th March 2007

This is a Poem that Heals Fish

"Exuding magic and unbridled creativity on every page, this is a book with the potential to heal more than just fish."-P... MoreThis is a Poem that Heals Fish

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13th June 2013

The Bathing Costume: Or the Worst Vacation of My Life

The book's protagonist is Michel, an eight-year-old Parisian boy. His brother Martin, who's twelve, detests him, and he ... MoreThe Bathing Costume: Or the Worst Vacation of My Life

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1st February 2013

Scar, The

A little boy responds to his mother's death in a deeply moving story leavened by glimmers of humour and winning illustra... MoreScar, The

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