The audience for picture books concerning antique French poster designers must be small, but the charm of this one does make me hope it breaks that mould. Nice rhythms and strong rhymes (apart from "crayon" and "man") help convey the story, which was very pleasantly told. Vivid and active double-page spreads allow space for the story, so at most you get twelve lines of verse per page, and the moral of having a regard for antique things and a curiosity that will make the world better through the resulting art is not forced upon us. I hope the child heroine can go back to the fabled antiques store soon. A strong four stars.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Inner Flower Child Books/Independent Book Publishers for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a children's fiction/biography. Nicely done, the story welds information about the artist in a unique and compelling way. Engaging and beautiful graphics. 5 stars!! I loved it.

This is an utterly beautiful book both linguistically (in the rhythm of the text) and visually (with the stunning images). It tells the store of Steinlen and the famous black cat as well as the process of his creating from childhood through to adulthood. It is a book which will be enjoyed by children and parents alike and I would highly, highly recommend it for all ages from 0 (as it has bright colours and a strong rhythm to the text) through to 10 years of age to stimulate their interest in creativity.