Tomi Ungerer's classic tale about a bat who learns to embrace his differences through friendship. Like all bats, Rufus sees life in black and white, until he chances upon an outdoor movie theatre and is awakened to the dazzling world of colours for the first time. Inspired and excited, Rufus paints his own wings and ventures out into the day, only to discover that his unusual appearance attracts unwelcome attention. Though he is initially rejected for his difference, Rufus soon learns to accept himself for who he is, thanks to a new friend. First published in 1961, this classic story of difference and acceptance is as relevant today. Beautifully written and illustrated by the internationally acclaimed author and illustrator, Tomi Ungerer, winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Anderson Award for children's literature. A picture book for ages 3-6.
Tomi Ungerer nació en Estrasburgo (Alsacia, Francia) en 1931, pero, tras la muerte de su padre, la familia se trasladó al pequeño pueblo de Logelbach. Su infancia quedó marcada por la guerra y la ocupación nazi. En su juventud comenzó a viajar por todo el mundo y ha residido en Laponia, Argelia y Nueva York. A esta ciudad llegó en 1956 y rápidamente se convirtió en caricaturista, ilustrador y autor de reconocido prestigio. Actualmente vive en Irlanda, dedicando su tiempo a labores humanitarias. Posee numerosos premios por sus obras, entre ellos el Hans Christian Andersen a todo su trabajo como ilustrador infantil.
