The Remarkables
The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake.
The Remarkables is a big book of fantasy and humor that entertains and provides a way to talk about emotions and identity. Through Perrin’s unique imagination, this inclusive encyclopedia celebrates individuality, strengths, and differences, allowing every reader to explore what miraculous superpower they would wish for—or might have.
Known for her original lift-the-flap explorations of fairytale stories, Perrin here turns the lens onto her child readers, showing each one that they are a superhero.
Each child describes their characteristics, tells anecdotes, and presents the special powers that make them unique. A “class photo” brings everyone together with a quiz finale for readers to discover their own superpowers.
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Author, Illustrator: Clotilde Perrin
Clotilde Perrin is an illustrator and author living in France. A graduate of the prestigious School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, she has published more than 30 books and is known for her intricate lift-the-flaps books.
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Awards
- Prix Albertine Jeunesse 9-11 Years Shortlist
- Prix Albertine Jeunesse 6-8 Years Shortlist
- UKLA Book Awards Longlist
- New Zealand Listener's Top 50 Kids Books
Reviews
The Guardian
“An oversized 5+ picture-book catalogue of children, featuring an elastic child, a child made of cupcakes, a thunder child, a mirror child and many more, each with their own foibles, friends and family dynamics. Witty and vividly illustrated, it will have young readers pointing out personality matches among their acquaintance, from the irrepressible springy child to the hard-hitting child made of hammers.”—The Guardian
Foreword Reviews
“The author makes the introductions in this tongue-in-cheek, wild ride of a picture book about remarkable children—some of them fantastical, others closer to reality than you think. Each child receives a detailed spread with multiple illustrations regarding their special talents and origin stories. Children are sure to pick favorites from this colorful cast, including a child made of sugar, a child who is full of surprises, and a child who can fit into anything. Older reading helpers will appreciate the satirical touches throughout.”—starred, Foreword Reviews