Books like Eric by Shaun Tan
Eric tells the tale of a perpetually curious house‑guest whose charming and inquisitive nature endears him to all. The story, drawn from Shaun Tan’s acclaimed "Tales from Outer Suburbia", explores wonder, fear, exploration and relationships, and invites readers to question the ordinary and embrace the unusual.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Shaun Tan
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