A graphic novel exploring the challenges and fears of parents whose child has been diagnosed with severe heart defects.

Publisher Marketing: "Espé's latest is an empathically rendered, exquisitely detailed, full-color presentation of an extended family's unconditional love and support through crises." --Terry Hong Booklist Review Quotes : "There is something deep within the nature of Espé's narrative and illustrative delivery that makes the reader more aware of the meaning of self than one thought possible." --Sean Cohea Panel Patter Biographical Note : A native of Tarn, France, Espé discovered his love of comics through his favorite superheroes. Since graduating from the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, he has collaborated in the publication of several comics series, including Châteaux Bordeaux , and he is the creator of L'Île des Justes and Le Perroquet , the latter published in English as The Parakeet by Graphic Mundi. Brief Description : "A graphic novel exploring the challenges and fears of parents whose child has been diagnosed with severe heart defects"-- Publisher Marketing : Camille and Bastien are overjoyed at the birth of their second child. But their happiness is short-lived. Soon after Louis is born, he is diagnosed with severe heart defects. Because of his young age, he must wait for surgery--and the operation itself could prove fatal. During the tense and bewildering months that follow Louis's diagnosis, his parents find some comfort in Camille's father, Pablo, who comes to help care for the children. The long wait turns into a joyful interlude of games, tenderness, and deepening love between Louis and Pablo, an experience that will remain forever engraved in their lives. Inspired by real events, this emotionally engaging follow-up to Espé's The Parakeet continues the story of Bastien, now a father, as he and Camille cope with every parent's biggest fear: that they could lose their child. Review Citations: Booklist 06/30/2022 (EAN 9781637790236, Hardcover) Contributor Bio: Espé A native of Tarn, France, Espé discovered his love of comics through his favorite superheroes. Since graduating from the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, he has collaborated in the publication of several comics series, including Châteaux Bordeaux , and he is the creator of L'Île des Justes and Le Perroquet , the latter published in English as The Parakeet by Graphic Mundi.

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 104 | Publication Date: 2022-06-21