Eric
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
No. of pages 32
Published: 2020
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"Eric" by Shaun Tan is a poignant story that explores themes of belonging and identity. It follows the tale of a young boy who is assigned a foreign exchange student named Eric, who appears to be from a distant, unusual place. As the boy learns about Eric’s unique customs and struggles, he discovers the deeper meaning of friendship and understanding. The story beautifully highlights the challenges of feeling out of place and the importance of compassion, ultimately reflecting on how connection transcends cultural differences. The illustrations enhance the narrative, conveying emotions and ideas in a visually impactful way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten+.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Scholastic US .
Shaun Tan is an Australian artist, writer and film maker. He won an Academy Award for The Lost Thing, a 2011 animated film adaptation of a 2000 picture book he wrote and illustrated.