Eric-Shaun tan

Shaun tan, Eric, U.K: Templar Publishing 2010, 48pp,ISBN 978-1-84877-587-9

Age:13-99&up…
Rating: 4.5/5

“some years ago we had a foreign exchange student come to live with us, we found it very difficult to pronounce his name correctly, but he didn’t mind.”

This student was Eric, believe me that when you finish reading this book, you will find yourself in love with this tiny curious guy. He will open your eyes and your heart and make you think how we accept those who are sometimes different from us; in the way they look/speak or think… The story is about tolerance and acceptance.

On first reading the book's plot looks simple, short and easy, but there are several layers and insights about our environment. I love this little book its make you think and not allowed you to get “it must be a cultural thing” as a simple answer. It is amazing that even it’s a picture book and does not contain much text is still creating a sense of involvement in it. This brilliant book will make you smile. Don’t ask me why, but after reading it the world feels a better place to live in. The book has powerful inspiration.

This mini edition with the wonderful pencil drawings includes one story from the author and illustrator of award-winning New York Times bestseller “Tales from Outer Suburbia.” This is a great gift for adolescents and adults, is one of the books that left in you and not just with you!