German Blanco – illustratör

Does a pencil really need an eraser? Not according to Pencil. Everything Pencil draws is already perfect - no erasing needed. But Eraser has some different ideas. Cue a battle of the wills where Pencil soon discovers that what it puts on the page gets even better when Eraser takes some away.This hilarious and clever picture book lets Eraser show Pencil - and the rest of us - how to try new things, see the sky through the trees, and form an inseparable friendship with someone who might at first seem like your worst enemy.In the spirit of The Day the Crayons Quit, When Pencil Met Eraser enlivens something we all use every day with engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever ending. The result? A funny, effective message about friendship and creativity.

Meet the Markers! They love to colour. But Purple Marker colours everywhere - even outside the lines. When the other markers call his creativity a mistake, it’s up to Pencil and Eraser to help Purple discover how making mistakes and making art often go hand-in-hand.This hilarious and clever picture book allows Pencil and Eraser to show Purple Marker - and the rest of us - how to turn our messes into successes and keep doing what makes us happy.In the spirit of Harold and the Purple Crayon and The Day the Crayons Quit, When Pencil Met the Markers brings engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever story to the every day. The result? A funny, effective message about how the best art can come from even the biggest mistake.