The Agreement
When Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny are presented with an attractive deal to make their life’s work easier, enhance productivity, and maximize joy for the little ones they serve, but has them turn their backs on the children of Sunny Island, they are faced with a decision that could ultimately have dire consequences.
A cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to the self-serving temptations that come at a hefty cost.
Written by Leila Boukarim, illustrated by Ann Kiernan, and designed by asaf luzon, The Agreement is a picture book for everyone.
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“In THE AGREEMENT, childhood icons strike a devilish deal for productivity perks at the expense of Sunny Island’s children. It’s a wickedly subversive tale that reminds us absurdity is often just a species of realism. Featuring Leila Boukarim’s brilliant storytelling alongside Ann Kiernan’s sharp, electric art.”
“The Agreement (...) tells a cautionary tale about privilege, making the right choices, and recognising the humanity and value in every life. ”
“Brilliant, unflinching, powerfully told, and exquisitely viscerally illustrated. (...) A book that makes you think. And makes you live—and livid.”
“At a time when kids’ books focus more on teaching social-emotional control to children than defying real-world and fictional villains, this is a cautionary tale directed at chicken-hearted caregivers and role models who make peace with the mafia.”
“It got under my skin and is lodged there.”
“Self-publishing and micropublishing are especially important right now in the west, as we watch the slow, ugly collapse of empire. Leila and Ann opted for no editorial red lines and full creative license when they opted to self-publish. As a result, this story has a profoundly refreshing energy, aliveness, and outspokenness we rarely see in picture books. A round of applause!”