There is an intriguing globe and a very cheeky mouse in the library that makes one ponder and smile. A framed photograph shows him covering his face. For instance, look at the Matisse-like double-page spread of his attempt to blend in ‘ indoors’. His images are whimsical, witty and very original, and they engage the reader.Īpart from the satisfaction of ‘finding’ Halibut in each setting, there are lots of additional visual delights. Lucas achieves his amazing illustrations using a pen for crisp outlines and deep watercolour tones. He tries his best to fade into the background.Įach opening in this gorgeous book by David Lucas is a visual delight. It is essentially a story about a very timid character, Halibut Jackson, who is excruciatingly shy. Halibut Jackson was first published in 2003 yet it retains all its original freshness and novelty.
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