Soundimals (2014)
Chosen by me from the fine selection of interesting creative types
to be found at the UKs best comic convention Thought Bubble.
A rather charming book of simple illustrations of many animals and the onomatopoeic words we give to them in differing countries.
It begins as a straightforward whimsical delight aimed at children (there is even a reading comprehension quiz at the end) but there is an interesting sub-text (well it basically spells it out by the conclusion so hardly 'sub') of imparting that our differences as humans in various countries should not need to divide us and instead we can find joy in celebrating the ways we perceive the world.
James Chapman's work can be found at www.soundimals.com
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