The author of the book you are holding, Frenchman Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod, is one of the six brothers Jean, who will be discussed. To be more precise, he is Jean B., the second eldest. From a very young age, Arrou-Vignod loved reading. In 1984, he published his first 'adult' novel, for which he received the 'Best Debut' award, and a few years later, he released his second book – a children's one. Today, Arrou-Vignod, the author of about thirty books, heads the children's literature department at the largest independent French publishing house 'Gallimard'. His series 'Adventures of the Sherbour Family,' so beloved by children and parents in France, was created in collaboration with the famous illustrator Dominique Corbasson, whose work can be seen in magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Madame Figaro, and Vanity Fair. In spirit, 'Adventures of the Sherbour Family' resembles the famous 'Little Nicolas' by René Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Sempé: the heroes of the 'Family' are the same cheerful, restless boys who are always looking to stir up trouble. The series opens with the book 'Omelette with Sugar' (1999).
Have you ever eaten an omelette with sugar? It's very easy to make! Recipe: take a family with five sons, add one more baby, a turtle, a guinea pig, and a handful of white mice. Mix well. Don't forget about the strict mom and a dad who is handy with everything, and of course, the school friends with rich imaginations. A pinch of mischief – and it's ready to be served at the table!
