Before & After [Board book]

An enticing collection of before-and-after scenarios, created by master artist and acclaimed author ofThis Is Not A Book

Graphic artist Jean Jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of clever and surprising before-and-after two-frame narratives, each progressed by a page turn. From pale skin to sunburned skin, dirty to clean, long hair to short hair (to long again), Jullien masterfully builds anticipation and a satisfying resolution with each pairing. Striking the perfect balance of predictability and unexpectedness, this book will leave readers in wonder as they flip back and forth.

Jean Jullien is a French graphic designer whose practice ranges from illustration, to photography and video, to costumes, installations, books, posters, and clothing. His clients include: The New Yorker, The New York Times, the Guardian, Tate, Channel 4, Nike, BMW, Colette, Byron Burger, and Carluccio's. He lives with his wife in London.

"Forget the "before" and "after" scenarios you've seen in books, because I guarantee you the situations we see in Jean Jullien's Before & After are funnier, more colorful, and waaaaay more satisfying." —Let's Talk Picture Books

"A sweet addition to baby's bookshelf. Before & After features bold graphics to make learning playful and imaginative" —Baby London

"A charming board book for young children with and art- and design-conscious parents. Witty and bold graphics depict various situations in their before and after states."—Illustration

"Visual goodness in a sturdy board book format for younger fingers to tackle... Insightful and humorous."—PictureBookBlogger

"Little hands can cause big damage to traditional tomes, which is why board books are so fabulous... Jullien'sThis is Not a Bookis still a favourite with Alfie (nearly eight) and Kitty (four l3+