The Wolf in Underpants Freezes His Buns Off
Illustrator: Mayana Itoïz, Paul Cauuet
Binding: Hardcover
Age 7+
Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels
Creators
Wilfrid Lupano spent his childhood reading through his parents' comic book collection. He studied literature and philosophy, receiving a degree in English, before he began to write comics. He lives in France.
Mayana Itoïz was born in Bayonne, France. In addition to being an illustrator and a cartoonist, she has taught art to high school students. She lives in the Pyrenees, near France's mountainous southern border.
Paul Cauuet grew up in a family that encouraged his passion for drawing. He lives in France.
Reviews
Once again, Lupano has crafted another intelligent and approachable graphic fable; whereas he examined stereotypes and perception in The Wolf in Underpants (2019), he now explores socio-economic inequality, gently urging young readers to ‘try a little harder to be kind to others.’ Itoïz and Cauuet’s busy illustrations pack in a lovely array of interesting and bustling characters reminiscent of Richard Scarry’s and mix full-page spreads against borderless panels, all employing a cool palette of blues and lavenders. Lupano’s message of kindness and perception shines without being cloying, making this quiet charmer a must-read. A timely and accessible lesson delivered without any howling pedantry
Kirkus Reviews
