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Anna and Froga Want a Gumball
by Anouk Ricard
Published by Drawn and Quarterly
42p, full color, hardcover, 8"x10"
$14.95
"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.
Anouk
Ricard works in a fanciful and childlike style, with vibrant colors and
simple storylines. The illustrations in Anna and Froga are inviting and
the stories well told, employing short, snappy dialogue. Without
sacrificing quality, intelligence, or humor, Angouleme
Festival-nominated author Ricard is able to write from childhood
effectively and charmingly."
