Olivier Tallec

Olivier Tallec is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He has done numerous illustrations for newspapers and magazines and has illustrated over fifty books for children. He is the author-illustrator of WHO DONE IT?, WHO WHAT WHERE?, and LOUIS I, KING OF THE SHEEP. In 2019, Olivier illustrated New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry's SEALED WITH A KISS, which Kirkus called "a pleasing twist on a friendship tale that gently teaches about cultural manners and boundaries." Wall Street Journal also raved, "Charming! Kind acts of reconciliation leave everyone feeling better.” Olivier's most recent picture book, CROW AND SNOW, written by Robert Broder, is a heartfelt and beautifully illustrated picture book that follows the special friendship between a scarecrow and a snowman throughout the seasons. In a glowing review, Kirkus called it "a quiet tale of poignant resilience." Olivier's work has been called "sensitive," "stunning," "breathtaking," and "beautiful." He lives in Paris, France.

PUBLISHED BOOKS:
This is a Poem That Heals Fish
Big Wolf and Little Wolf trilogy
Louis I, King of Sheep
Who What Where? series
This Book Will be Not Be Fun
Jerome by Heart
Monkey & Cake series
Jerome by Heart
How Rude!
How Selfish!
Sealed with a Kiss
Five Minutes (That’s a Lot of Time) (No, It’s Not) (Yes, It Is)
I Always Wanted One
It’s My Tree
Crow and Snow

 

AWARDS/HONORS:
2019 NPR Favorite Book of the Year (Five Minutes)
2019 BCCB Blue Ribbon Book of the Year (Five Minutes)
2018 Children’s and Teen Choice Book Award finalist (This Book Will Not Be Fun)
2018 New York Times Notable Book of the Year (Jerome by Heart)
2018 Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year (Jerome by Heart)
2019 Rainbow Book List selection (Jerome by Heart)
2019 New York Public Library Best Book of the Year (Jerome by Heart)
2019 CCBC Choice (Jerome by Heart)
2019 Amazon Editor’s Pick (Sealed with a Kiss)
2019 Amazon Best Book of the Month (Sealed with a Kiss)
2018 Brain Pickings Best Children’s Book (Jerome by Heart)
2018 Batchelder Honor (Jerome by Heart)
2015 Amazon Editor’s Pick (Who Done It?)
2010 Batchelder Honor (Big Wolf and Little Wolf)
2010 ALA Notable Book of the Year (Big Wolf and Little Wolf)

 

UPCOMING BOOKS: 
This Book Will Put You to Sleep (Macmillan, Winter 2022)
You’re Going to Love This Book! (Macmillan, Winter 2023)