Little Pierrot: Infantile universal introspection

I am thankful this Lionforge release was only 50 pages. Any more and my eye rolling may have caused permanent injury

Pierrot is the classic genericized ‘sad clown’ in French culture. Used iconically by hundreds of artists, Pierrot is frequently paired with imagery of La Luna, picnics, and non-technological scenery.

I dislike Pierrot, and associate him with strong feelings of annoyance. Had my brain put 2 and two together that Little Pierrot was a chibi version of Pierrot, well, I can advise I would have skipped this entirely. But It didn’t, so I put on as non-biased a face possible and read it anyway

Little Pierrot was a mixed bag. Cute as hell artwork, lots if deep detail and beautiful scenery. Disjointed story, like a series of sometimes related vignettes. LP is a kid, a little kid.. he has a talking snail as a friend. As they talk LP and the snail drop bombs of deep introspection that fail to explode.. They are half formed marketing slogans for wheat paste wall posters.

Little Pierrot was a beautiful book that wished desperately to be Calvin and Hobbes, knowing all the time that it doesnt hold a candle

The artwork is charming in its muted tones and gentle storytelling. I feel that there's a European sensibility or influence in this series, that it falls outside the conventions of the American style, but that's not a negative just an observation. It's a good title for a gift especially, and is a great title for all lovers of comics.

This book had one of the most eye-pleasing illustrations. Considering the difference in styles, it’s not possible have a fair comparison to other graphic novels, but this style of illustrations felts more detailed and age appropriate, which I really liked. And it also reminded me of some old cartoons I used to watch when I was little.

The beginning was also very intriguing, when we were introduced to Mr. Snail and the very first pages of Pierrot looking for different excuses to skip school, that I found rather funny and prepared myself to a cute little story with such a promising start.

And then it went from entertaining to very confusing. The story kept jumping from one scene to another, and I was constantly wondering where? why? and what was happening. Which is not a good sign, considering that this is a children’s book. These mini stories felt disconnected from each other and contributed even more to my ever growing bemusement.

This was such a delightful little graphic novel. I loved the sepia toned pictures and the adventures that Pierrot had with Mrs. Snail. Although the each little vignette teaches a lesson they are so wonderfully done that most kids will not pick up on the fact that they are learning something. A great story about a boy with a great imagination and his friend, Loved it.

He's an odd looking young boy and he likes to keep to himself. His best friend is a snail...

Lion Forge and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). It has been published and you can grab a copy now.

This is simple picture book without much text. Even small ones can enjoy the illustrations and antics of little Pierrot. He visits the moon and the stars. He even hooks his soccer ball in the moon slice and brings it down to earth by accident.

This story is dreamlike and changes on each page. Children will love imagining his adventures. Why not encourage them to write their own story? Being creative starts young.

What a sweet and innocent book. I love how cheerful this book left me. It brought me back to the joys of being young.

I liked the style of illustration and while I think that some of the comics were well done, I feel that some of it was a bit to heavy for the intended audience. As the description says, I can see why this would be compared to Calvin and Hobbes, but it lacks the whimsical and childlike wonder that Bill Watterson captured in his strips. An interesting and visually lovely book but probably not one I would recommend.

Little Pierrot is a collection of single and double page vignettes following a boy and a snail. Sweetly drawn, Pierrot does not play much with the other children, but passes the time with a snail who is bossy, wise, and a bit of a realist, and who also desperately wants to eat all the lettuce in the garden. A lovely peek into a child's world of play, curiosity, and celestial possibility. This slender volume holds appeal for all ages.

Beautiful pictures and some cute parts. The book is made of individual comics but are tied together through the imagination of little Pierrot. The funniest was the escargot part. My other favorite was when Pierrot asks snail what emigration is and snail says "It's an uprooted tree." Then he asks what immigration is and snail says, "It's a replanted stem." A sweet and touching way to look at it. It reminded me a bit of Calvin and Hobbes in terms of the relationship of Pierrot and Mr. Snail and the boys imagination driving the story.

Little Pierrot (v.1) by Alberto Varanda is a graphic novel about Pierrot and the little snail that is his friend. The setting is all the places they go, from school to the garden, and the places their imagination takes them. They confront their fears, and dreams. in a series of self contained illustrations, where each vignette tells its own little story. Totally engaging. It is vaguely reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbs, but this is way better. The illustrator's choice of paper, with the flesh painted faces is breathtakingly beautiful. I am in awe of the stunning illustrations. Bravo. I love the way the faces are painted, the glisten in the eye, the peachy cheeks. Such lovely contrast to the tan paper. This honest review is given in exchange for reading the draftgalley for netgalley. I can already think of the kids I would buy this for! Great for gifts, public libraries, and reluctant readers, as well as graphic novel collections, and collectors. Beautiful.

Illustration is 4*.

But there is no story per se - even when Pierre is consumed with naughty questions, there is no consistency amongst them.

*thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

4 stars.
What a cute little comic book! This is good for all ages. The illustrations are a reason enough to take a look at this, but its also a fun, silly read about a little boy being just that. A typical little boy who makes us giggle. Its basically about him and his little friend, Mr Snail, and their imagination. If you have forgotten what its like to be a child, this book gives us a little window into that world.

There are beautiful illustrations throughout the entire book, and if there is a single reason to get this one that would be it. This isn't a story, it's set up more like a comic strip, each page is a new 'story' for you to enjoy.

Another precocious child, but nobler. More Pepito than Calvin & Hobbes or Phoebe & Marigold Heavenly Nostrils.

More of a comic strip collection than a true graphic novel. There's no real plot, just single panel jokes or statements. Its beautifully drawn and I love the color palatte.

Story of a young boy with a large imagination who's fascinated with the moon and a snail. Beautiful sepia-toned art. Reminded me of a less demented Calvin and Hobbes.

This is the first in a new graphic novel series, translated from French, and perfect for young readers. Little Pierrot is a little boy with a big imagination. He and his snail buddy - Mr. Snail, naturally - have surreal adventures and end their day together, like best buddies do. Give this to your TOON Books readers; it's got a similar look and feel. The artwork is sweet and whimsical, and kids will identify with Pierrot in terms of imagination and having a best buddy at one's side, whether it's a snail, a dog, or a stuffed plush. Booktalk with Calvin and Hobbes and Garfield, who never likes to be without his teddy bear, Pooky.

'Little Pierrot Vol. 1: Get the Moon' by Alberto Varanda is not a cohesive story, but a series of panels and short comic strips. That will help the reader as they embark on this journey.

Little Pierrot is the main character. He's a little boy who seems to not like school much. He has a snail friend that he calls Mr. Snail. He has conversations with Mr. Snail about luck and staying out of his garden. Pierrot tends to lean towards the fanciful rather than the practical. Mr. Snail is there to provide common sense of sorts.

The art is whimsical and fun. Pierrot's hair sticks up in unmanageable spikes. The coloring and characters present a feeling of whimsy, as if this were a cartoon from a bygone era. I enjoyed reading this.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lion Forge, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Little Pierrot and his friend, Mr. Snail, remind me of Calvin and Hobbes, but without the constant philosophical undertones. The artwork in this book was adorable and definitely something I'd encourage any young children to pick up. I liked the little individual stories within the book, but I wish there had been more of an overarching narrative flowing throughout the whole book. Overall though, I thought this was a cute read and one I'll recommend to anyone who has children.

The graphic novel had me a bit divided.
On one hand I found the illustrations simply superb and I totally love the idea of the sidekick being a snail.
It's such a unique idea, the schoolboy sharing his thoughts and problems with the wee gastropod.
The story is told in comic strip form and for me it was a different matter, than the fantastic artwork.
A lot of the stories just simply didn't really grab me, the gags often fall flat.
Maybe it's a lost in translation problem, which is a shame, because otherwise it's a fresh and exciting concept.