Tomi Ungerer
Tomi Ungerer was an Alsatian illustrator and author whose darkly humorous picture books challenged conventions of what children's literature could be. His work ranged from whimsical children's books to pointed social satire.
Works
- The Three RobbersChildren's picture book about reformed thieves redeeming themselves through kindness
- CrictorAbsurdist tale of a French family adopting a boa constrictor named Crictor
- Moon ManWhimsical story of a moon creature visiting Earth and befriending a girl
- The Beast of Monsieur RacineComic tale of a village convinced that a mysterious beast is terrorizing the countryside
- Zeralda's OgreDark fairy tale twist where an ogre falls under spell of beautiful young woman