“Simon Boulerice’s text reflects his undeniable ability to adapt his
writing and his effects to the readers he is addressing, without ever
lecturing or infantilizing them […]. On the contrary, as a fine
balancing act, the prolific author manages to address once again a
lesser-known reality with great sensitivity and credibility.
However, it is the soft and delicate illustrations by Eve Patenaude
that make Papier bulle particularly fascinating.”
—Valérie Lessard, Radio-Canada

“Simon Boulerice once again invites young and old alike to follow in the footsteps of his delicate and wonderful pen. An intelligent book, carried by the poetry of Eve Patenaude’s drawings, which transform simple bloodstains into magnificent blossoming flowers.”
—Le Soleil

“Eve Patenaude’s superb illustrations weave this magnificent story of resilience with as much power as Simon Boulerice’s words, where boldness is chiselled with delicacy. We want to frame each of the images!”
—Chrystine Brouillet, Salut Bonjour

“Papier bulle is an album that makes you want to draw power from our differences, to reject mockery and criticism to draw the strength to dream, to reflect on what makes us unique. A book that I would have loved to hold in my hands as a teenager, and that I would be delighted to share with those around me.”
—Annick Lavogiez, Page par page

A deeply moving depiction of how great strength can be drawn from what may seem a weakness. Bubble Wrap is a universal story that will resonate with readers for its portrayal of difference and exclusion.

Hortense’s parents have always been overprotective: if they could, they would pack her in bubble wrap like a precious ornament. It makes sense, though. Hortense is a hemophiliac, and the slightest injury could be life threatening.

And yet, she won’t let her disease get in the way of living life to the fullest. Bursting with imagination, Hortense—an avid martial arts fan—vows that she will have the upper hand over her body.

SIMON BOULERICE is an accomplished jack-of-all-trades. A regular contributor to radio and TV, he juggles parallel careers in acting, directing, and writing. Boulerice is the author of plays, poems, novels, and children’s books. His work has been translated into seven languages and nominated for multiple literary awards.

EVE PATENAUDE is an author and illustrator, as well as a copy editor and content reviser. She loves books, drawing, needlework, animals, winter, cozy knits, and watching the world go by while sipping a hot cup of tea.