Author & Illustrator Profile
Philippe Dupasquier
19 Books
Philippe Dupasquier is a Swiss-born children's author and illustrator known for lively picture books, early readers, and detailed visual storytelling. His books often center on family life, everyday adventures, and playful observation, as in A Robot Named Chip, I Can't Sleep, My Dad, Follow That Chimp, and Andy's Pirate Ship. He has also illustrated works by other writers, including Anne Fine's Bill's New Frock.
The Dixon family loves television until the children seem to love nothing else. When Mr. Dixon decides the set has to go, outrage fills the house: no favorite programs, no easy entertainment, no relaxing in front of the screen. But Philippe Dupasquier's funny picture book lets young readers watch what happens when a family has to rediscover the rest of life. Games, conversation, imagination, and ordinary household moments begin to matter in new ways. Lively and lightly humorous, this story works well for children who are ready to think about family rules, habits, and the fun that can happen away from television.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Andy is not just playing pirate. He is plundering the whole house. In this spot-the-difference picture book, Andy gathers ordinary things from the kitchen, yard, and other cluttered corners of home, then uses them to build a wonderfully imaginative pirate ship. The fun is in looking closely: each scene invites you to figure out what has disappeared and how Andy has put it to use. Philippe Dupasquier fills the pages with busy, comic detail, turning a make-believe adventure into a lively visual puzzle. Young readers who like searching, comparing, and inventing stories from pictures will find plenty to discover on every page.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
A familiar day keeps opening into something new. In My Busy Day, Philippe Dupasquier turns everyday family routines into an interactive picture-book journey, using pull-tabs and extending pages to reveal fresh scenes and little surprises. Young readers follow the shape of a child's day while noticing how one moment leads to the next: getting ready, going places, playing, and returning to the comfort of home. The moving parts make the book especially inviting for children who like to explore with their hands as well as their eyes. Bright, detailed illustrations encourage close looking, conversation, and storytelling about the small adventures hidden inside ordinary routines.
6-8 Years
8 Pages
One house, twelve months, and a countryside full of small changes: this wordless picture book lets you read the year with your eyes. A family living on a hill moves through winter snow, spring winds, summer evenings, and the return of cold weather, with each month shown in busy, observant scenes. Because there are no words to hurry you along, you can linger over the pictures, notice what changes outdoors, and tell the story in your own way. Philippe Dupasquier's warm illustrations make this a gentle choice for learning about months, seasons, family life, and the rhythms of a country home.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Peter's new robot should be simple: build the kit, add the right memory, and watch it work. But on the planet Adelaide, one missing piece sends Peter and his dad searching for a substitute, and the chip they choose is not quite what anyone expected. Then an accident in the Great Maze changes everything for Chip. This illustrated science-fiction story gives younger readers a friendly entry into robots, inventions, and unexpected consequences, with enough mystery to keep them wondering what Chip will do next. It is a bright choice for children who enjoy machines, problem solving, and slightly strange adventures.
6-8 Years
320 Pages
After Christmas, Paul's class has the perfect topic: presents. Everyone wants to tell what they received, and Paul's own gift seems to catch the room's attention. Soon the real presents lead to bigger wishes, sillier ideas, and wonderful daydreams about what next year's gifts might be. Philippe Dupasquier turns a familiar school moment into a bright picture-book celebration of imagination, comparison, and the fun of sharing stories with classmates. Young readers who love holiday books will enjoy the mix of classroom chatter, Christmas excitement, and playful what-if thinking.
6-8 Years
27 Pages
Page by page, the zoo gets brighter. In this lively color-concept picture book, Philippe Dupasquier turns animals into a playful tour of yellow butterflies, pink flamingos, orange foxes, black bats, and shimmering fish. The shaped, graduated pages widen as you move through the book, making each new scene feel like another peek into a busy animal world. Young readers can name colors, notice groups of creatures, and look closely at the cheerful details in every illustration. It is a simple, visually rich choice for children who enjoy animals, zoos, and books that invite them to point, compare, and talk.
6-8 Years
20 Pages
A boy has a lot to say about his dad, and not all of it is flattering. In this funny, honest picture book, he weighs the annoying things against the good ones, looking closely at a parent who can be frustrating, embarrassing, and still deeply loved. Philippe Dupasquier keeps the story close to a child's point of view, where small complaints can feel enormous and affection can sneak up after all the grumbling. Young readers will recognize the mixed feelings that come with family life, while adults will appreciate the warm humor underneath the boy's complaints. It is a gentle story about seeing someone more fully.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
The pictures do the talking, and the chase never slows down. Alf has escaped from jail, and the warders are right behind him as the pursuit tears through a department store, a museum, a film set, a wedding, and more chaotic stops across the city. This wordless comic-strip picture book asks readers to follow the action closely, spot visual jokes, and piece together the story from the busy illustrations. Philippe Dupasquier turns every spread into a puzzle of movement, timing, and comic disaster. Young readers who enjoy slapstick, search-and-find details, and fast visual storytelling will have fun racing after Alf from page to page.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
A chimp is loose, the keepers are chasing, and the trail stretches far beyond the zoo gates. In this wordless comic-strip picture book, Philippe Dupasquier follows an escaped chimp as he is pursued around the world by all kinds of transport. The pictures carry the adventure, so you can read every expression, vehicle, and near miss for clues about what is happening next. A small boy who feels sorry for the chimp adds warmth to the fast-moving chase. Funny, detailed, and easy to revisit, this is a lively choice for readers who enjoy animals, travel, visual puzzles, and stories told through pictures.
6-8 Years
39 Pages
Robert has a red balloon, and that simple bright object gives this picture book its gentle center. Philippe Dupasquier's story invites young readers into a child's world of play, friendship, and small everyday excitement, where a balloon can feel important enough to shape the whole day. With warm illustrations and an accessible story line, the book gives children room to notice feelings, follow Robert's choices, and talk about what makes a favorite toy or moment special. Because the available record gives only limited plot detail, this description stays close to the known focus: Robert, his red balloon, and a child-friendly story of companionship and play.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The house is dark, but no one is quite asleep. An artist father cannot settle at his drawing board, his daughter wakes for a drink, and before long the whole family is sharing the odd, quiet adventure of being awake together at night. This wordless picture book follows the family's small midnight activities through expressive, detailed illustrations, letting readers supply the words themselves. Philippe Dupasquier balances humor and tenderness as an ordinary sleepless night becomes something memorable. Young readers can look closely, tell the story aloud, and notice how family life can feel different when the rest of the world is quiet.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
At first, the new neighbor seems wonderful. She is friendly, generous, and interesting to have nearby. Then a duck arrives on her garden pond, and the quacking will not stop. In this funny picture book, a small noise grows into a big neighborhood problem as irritation spreads across the hedge. Philippe Dupasquier keeps the conflict lively and recognizable, showing how quickly people can stop seeing the good in one another when they are annoyed. Young readers will enjoy the comic buildup, while parents and teachers may appreciate the story's gentle opening for talking about patience, tolerance, and getting along with neighbors.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
A Sunday visit becomes a whole day of love. In this warm picture book, a little girl travels with her family to see her grandpa in the country, where three generations spend time playing, picnicking, and enjoying the landscape he knows so well. The story is tender without being heavy, showing a child's wish to make sure Grandpa does not feel lonely and to remind him that he is loved even when they are apart. Philippe Dupasquier's gentle approach makes the book especially appealing for readers who enjoy family stories, countryside settings, and quiet moments that show care across generations.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Robert loves aeroplanes, so a visit from his ex-air-force uncle feels like the best kind of excitement. Stories of flying, machines, and daring adventures fill Robert's imagination, and his uncle's parting gift seems made for a child who dreams of the sky. But real-life flying may not feel quite the same as Robert expected. Philippe Dupasquier turns one boy's enthusiasm into a funny, lightly adventurous picture-book story about big interests, family visitors, and the gap between imagining something and trying it for yourself. Young readers who are fascinated by planes and vehicles will enjoy Robert's eager point of view.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Robert is tired of being called little. Everyone may love him, but that does not make the word any easier to hear, and Robert's frustration follows him through the day. When his parents take him on an outing to the zoo, the visit brings surprises that challenge the way Robert thinks about being small. Philippe Dupasquier's picture-book story gives young readers a character whose feelings are easy to understand: wanting to be taken seriously, wanting to be brave, and wanting others to see more than size. With animals, humor, and a lively zoo setting, it is a warm story about confidence and perspective.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
Jack's sea adventure begins with danger, not holiday fun. During the Napoleonic Wars, his friend McCloud is taken by a press gang, and Jack stows away on the ship to follow him. Life aboard a British warship is harsh and frightening, bringing Jack face to face with naval battle, discipline, storms, and shipwreck as he struggles to find his way back home. This historical adventure introduces young readers to a dramatic period of seafaring life through a child's perilous journey. It is best suited to readers who enjoy survival stories, ships, and action rooted in history, with serious moments handled through an adventurous frame.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Sophie writes to her daddy while he is far away at sea, and the pictures let you follow both of their worlds at once. At home, Sophie moves through ordinary family days with her mother and little brother as the seasons change. On the other side of the world, her father works aboard a freighter, surrounded by very different weather, landscapes, and routines. Philippe Dupasquier's thoughtful picture book uses its split scenes to show distance, longing, and connection in a way young readers can understand. It is a gentle family story for children who know what it feels like to miss someone and still feel close to them.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Prepare for lift off as Stanley Lambchop takes his adventures beyond the stars. When the President of the United States needs a brave ambassador to answer a mysterious message from a distant planet, he knows exactly who to call. The Lambchop family is soon boarding the top secret Star Scout spaceship and heading deep into the unknown galaxy.
You will journey with Stanley as he travels to the planet Tyrra, a fascinating world inhabited by small, friendly aliens who are facing a terrible food shortage. To save their civilization, Stanley must think outside the box and use his unique flat shape to help them out of a massive crisis.
The mission becomes even wilder when the Lambchops have to transport an entire alien city back to Earth and set it up right on the White House tennis court. Blast into this incredibly funny and imaginative space adventure that proves heroism has no limits.
6-8 Years
74 Pages
