Delphine Perret

Delphine Perret is a French author and illustrator best known for her contributions to contemporary children’s literature. Born in 1980, she studied visual communication before graduating from the École des Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg with a focus on illustration. Her debut book, Tout neuf !, was published in 2002 by L'Atelier du poisson soluble and immediately established her distinctive style—witty, poetic, and pared down in both text and visuals.
Over the years, Perret has developed a wide-ranging and award-winning body of work that includes original stories and collaborations with other writers. Her notable creations include Moi, le loup et les chocos, Bigoudi, Lettres à plumes et à poils, and the Björn series, featuring a gentle and t

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