The Kid

Something about the Story
In this adaptation of Charlie Chaplin’s classic film from 1921, Charlie the Tramp adopts a little baby who has been abandoned. Charlie lovingly looks after the baby’s every need and becomes a proud adoptive father. The child, however, also has a mother and she is eager to find the baby boy whom she was once forced to give up for adoption… This poetic and gripping story shows that life is wonderful despite the inevitable hardships, especially if one faces up to them with humour and generosity of spirit. This important message will move younger and older children alike. As an end-of-the year surprise, StoryBox is proud to publish this beautifully illustrated version of The Kid.

Something about the author
Laurence Gillot confesses that she didn’t like reading when she was a child. In fact, she only began reading in earnest when she was 22 years old. Today she is passionate about her work, which is writing for children. Through her writing and her stories, Laurence tries to share a positive message about life with her readers, regardless of their age. This is why she eagerly accepted the challenge of adapting Chaplin’s film as a storybook for today’s children and their families.

Something about the Illustrator
Ever since he was a boy, Olivier Balez wanted to be an illustrator. After studying art and illustration in Paris, he attended the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Olivier’s work has been widely published in books, magazines and newspapers for readers of all ages. He is also a well-known creator of graphic novels who enjoys working on stories with a strong message. After travelling widely, Olivier settled down in Chile with his wife and young daughter Inés. He is currently working on several new projects and teaching a course on comic strip illustration.
To find out more about Olivier Balez go to http://www.olivierbalez.com