The bubble man

A delicate and poetic illustrated book for children aged 6 to 10 years. The story of a friendship between a man and a child who feel bound by a deep, unseen connection.

He moved his arms and legs, circling over himself and drawing large circles in the air.

As if by magic, huge soap bubbles formed over the astonished eyes of passers-by.

We children jumped for joy, trying to touch them.

As soon as a bubble would burst, we asked impatiently: «Again! Again! Make another one! “

The main characters of the story are a child and a mysterious street artist: the bubble man. The meeting between the two characters will give way to the discovery that despite his robust appearance and gruff nature, the man is as sensitive and elegant as his bubbles.

An educational pamphlet completes the book with advice for parents and teachers, containing points of reflection to do with the children intended to deepen the theme of gender stereotypes.