Gertrude is a very friendly giraffe. Her smile is dazzling and her ears are adorable. But Gertrude has a size problem. A real size problem. Because, instead of measuring over four meters like all the other giraffes in the world, Gertrude is barely three. All because she has no neck. Or rather, a tiny neck. A tiny neck. Which can sometimes be quite annoying.
Carole Tremblay is making a grand return to The 400 Blows. The author of Confiscated , Parents for sale And Cruelle Cruellina returns with an album halfway between a sitcom and a documentary, in which we recognize her offbeat and surprising humor. Marie Boiseau illustrates her first children's book. With a few strokes of the pencil, thanks to her simple lines and rich, vivid colors, she gives life and personality to Gertrude and all her savannah companions.