Anna and Froga: Wanna Gumball?: Wanna Gumball? Contributor(s): Ricard, Anouk (Author), Dascher, Helge (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1770460705 ISBN-13: 9781770460706 Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly OUR PRICE: $12.71 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Comics & Graphic Novels | Literary |
Dewey: FIC |
Series: Anna and Froga |
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.03" W x 9.95" (0.71 lbs) 40 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: THE MISADVENTURES OF FIVE CHARMING TROUBLEMAKERS Anouk Ricard's Anna and Froga features the adventures of a little girl named Anna and her gang of animal friends. Anna's best friend is the titular Froga, and they often hang out with Bubu the dog (an aspiring artist), Christopher the gourmand earthworm, and Ron (a practical joker of a cat). With a sly humor, Ricard spins yarns that will delight and entertain the whole family. Whether the conflict is driven by eating too many French fries, bossing around Johnny the Tuna, or trying to beat a difficult video game, you know that Anna, Froga, Bubu, Ron, and Christopher will come out all right in the end, which makes the layers of confusion they pile on one another all the funnier. Ricard's characters are sweet without ever veering into preciousness, as they constantly find opportunities for a laugh at one another's expense. Ricard works in a fanciful and childlike style, with vibrant colors and simple story lines. The illustrations in Anna and Froga are inviting and the stories well told, employing short, snappy dialogue. Without sacrificing quality, intelligence, or humor, Angoul me Festival-nominated author Ricard is able to write from childhood effectively and charmingly. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ricard, Anouk: - Anouk Ricard is an author, artist, and stop motion animator. She was born in the south of France. She began the Anna and Froga series after moving to Strasbourg in 2004. Initially published in Capsule Comique magazine, the collections of strips were reprinted by Sarbacane to widespread acclaim. Her graphic novel for adults, Benson's Cuckoos, was nominated as selection officielle of the Festival de BD d'Angoulême in 2012. |