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edition:Hardcover
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category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2018
ISBN:9781459818224
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Florence & Leon

by Simon Boulerice, illustrated by Delphie Côté-Lacroix, translated by Sophie B. Watson

tagged: diseases, illnesses & injuries, love & romance, emotions & feelings
Description

Florence and Leon have never met.

Florence is a swimming instructor. She has a small problem with her lungs: it's as if she's breathing through a straw. Leon is an insurance salesman. He has a small problem with his eyes: it's as if he's seeing the world through a straw. One day Florence and Leon bump into each other, literally, and this mishap turns their lives upside down. Over slushy drinks with proper straws, Florence and Leon find out how their differences make them alike.

About the Authors

Simon Boulerice a toujours aimé écrire, danser et jouer. Il a donc étudié en littérature à l’UQAM, puis en interprétation théâtrale au Cégep de Lionel-Groulx, en plus de prendre des cours de danse un peu partout. Depuis qu’il a fini l’école, il écrit, danse et joue encore (mais professionnellement) et il remporte plein de prix (parce que ses livres sont vraiment bons)! Il tire avec bonheur dans toutes les directions : de la poésie, du théâtre, des romans pour adultes, pour ados et pour enfants. Il ne faut pas trop lui en vouloir ; il a envie de parler à tout le monde.


Delphie Côté-Lacroix is an illustrator working from Montreal, Quebec. Her work has received several awards over the years, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for best illustrated book. She often illustrates texts addressing sensitive subject matters or important social issues. She believes it is the artist’s responsibility to contribute to the collective narrative and to do so with nuance and complexity. Her style can be recognized by her limited color palette, her use of soft textures and simple compositions.



Sophie B. Watson is an award-winning author, translator and editor. Since studying French and English literature at the University of Alberta, Sophie has worked in the book publishing industry as a writer, editor, translator and as a bilingual editor for Les Éditions Duval. Over the years she has worked in educational, literary, trade and academic publishing. As a freelance writer Sophie has had many articles published in Canadian and Irish publications and her novel Cadillac Couches received excellent reviews.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 8
Grade:
1 to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Awards
  • Short-listed, The Prix Albertine Jeunesse, 9 - 14
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
  • , Prix Alvine-Belisle
  • , Prix littéraire du Gouverneur Général: littérature jeunesse de langue française- livres illustrés
Editorial Reviews

"A lovely picture book... Regardless of who ends up reading it, Florence & Leon will bring a smile to readers' faces."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Black-and-white illustrations, accented with red, yellow, and blue, suit a story (translated from the French) that is at once simple and full of empathy and feeling.”

— The Horn Book Online

"Beautifully honest and heartfelt, this story is perfect for quiet moments of sharing with loved ones, and could be read again and again…With the deceptively simple, uniquely styled illustrations, and the captivating prose with charming exchanges between the two characters, this well-developed, intimate story is one to be treasured and appreciated repeatedly. Highly recommended for the older picture book crowd."

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&quotLight and uncluttered pencil drawings with splashes of cheery red and yellow make excellent use of white space to connect scenes of spot art.&quot

— Kirkus Reviews

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