Newly released as a free ebook in support of those affected by the refugee crisis in Ukraine

Born in Paris, Barroux spent much of his childhood in North Africa. He later attended art school in France. His books include Uncle John and the Giant Cherry Tree, which won the 2005 Enfantaisie Award, and Line of Fire, Diary of An Unknown, which recieved widespread critical acclaim. In 2015 Barroux won the first Parents, Babies, a Book competition for his work Chuut! which will be given to every baby in the north of France. His stunning book Where's the Elephant? has been longlisted for the Kate Greenway Medal 2016.