Jean-Francois Dumont is a French author and illustrator who has created many stories for children, including The Chickens Build a Wall (Eerdmans) and A Blue So Blue (Sterling), winner of the 2004 Prix Saint-Exupery, an award given yearly to the best illustrated picture book in France.
USBBY 2015 Outstanding International Book Kirkus Reviews
"A sensitive portrait. . . . Dumont portrays the `bear, ' the urban
setting, and the human connection with idealized tidiness, but
there is food for both thought and discussion here. A naked appeal
to sentiment -- but also to sympathy." Publishers Weekly
"Dumont hits at human prejudice from multiple angles, whether it's
the plentitude of food the bear sees in shop windows or the way
citizens wrinkle their noses as they walk past. . . . As a literal
vision of the way society often dehumanizes the homeless, it's sure
to be a conversation starter." Literary Features Syndicate
"There's a lot going on here -- compassion, empathy, plenitude in
the face of poverty -- and yet the author manages to avoid being
didactic by keeping the text simple and straightforward. . . .
Unexpected, poignant, and relevant." Teacher Librarians
"A heart-breaking picture book about homelessness, compassion, and
acceptance. . . . Dumont is a magnificent storyteller blending
simple text with amazing illustrations. His authentic examination
of homelessness is powerful and will strike a chord for those who
have spent time in urban areas. . . . This book will generate lots
of discussion and has the potential to change young lives for the
better."
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