Franz-Ferdinand the Dancing Walrus - by Marcus Pfister (Hardcover)

About the Book

Translation of: Franz-Ferdinand will tanzen.

Book Synopsis

Where there's a walrus, there's a way!

Bull walrus Franz-Ferdinand doesn't like to move. But when he sees a flock of ice gliding flamingos dance, he discovers his love of ballet. When he decides he wants to join the graceful dance troupe, no one believes it's possible. Will Franz-Ferdinand prove them wrong?

The Rainbow Fish creator Marcus Pfister's humorous new story strengthens our belief in our own dreams.

A tale as sparkly as its art.
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Pfister's (The Rainbow Fish) chatty, unhurried text has the feel of impromptu narration from a family member, and Franz-Ferdinand is a marvelous creation--a wrinkly, speckled gray behemoth who exudes lighter-than-air grace and joy as he dances amid the pink flamingoes and dappled sea ice.-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSüd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish. Since then he has published more than 60 books, which have been translated into about 65 languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.