Gaëtan Dorémus

Born in 1971, Gaëtan Dorémus received his degree from the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. Once out in the world, he picked up a few other degrees while creating picture books and illustrations for the press. Dorémus has illustrated more than 25 books and has produced hundreds of editorial illustrations and cartoons. He loves bicycle riding, walking in the mountains, eating green tomatoes with cinnamon, and being a papa. Dorémus’s Bear Despair was aNew York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2012.

Gaëtan Dorémus's Titles

On All Fours

On All Fours

A bear cub sets out to discover the worldwith a little encouragement from a nearby parentin this charming picture book from the author-illustrator...


My Baby Crocodile

My Baby Crocodile

A crocodile goes on a walk and finds what he believes to be an abandoned baby croc, but is it?


Coyote Run

Coyote Run

Following Bear Despair, Coyote Run is an homage to the American West with a twist that elevates love above violence.


Bear Despair

Bear Despair

Don't ever take a bear's teddy bear, no matter how cute you think it is.