BARBAPAPA AND GASTON LAGAFFE

By: Emily Hanneman

Barbapapa

Barbapapa is a series of children books written in the 1970’s.The books were written by Annette Tisont and Talus Taylor. Also, the main

character’s name is Barbapapa.

What is Barbapapa?

Who is Barbapapa?Barbapapa is the main character in the

series. Barbapapa, himself is a generally looking papaya shaped pink blob creature.

Superhero?

Barbapapa and the characters are not superhero's. They don’t have a

superpower but since they are blobs they can shape shift.

What is Barbapapa About?

Barbapapa is about Barbapapa and he stumbles across the human world

and he tries to fit in.

Barbapapa and Family

The family includes Barbapapa, Barbamama, Barbazoo, Barbabravo, Barbabright, Barbabeau, Barbabella,

Barbalala, and Barbalip.

What do they wear?

Barbapapa and his family don’t wear any clothes because they are just

blobs.

GASTON LAGAFFE

What is Gaston Lagaffe?

Gaston Lagaffe is a series of comic strips created in 1957 by cartoonist Andre Franquin.

Who is Gaston Lagaffe?

Gaston Lagaffe is the main character in the comic. Gaston is not a super hero. Gaston has

a big nose and big ears. Gaston wears blue jeans,

sneakers, and a green sweater.

What is Gaston Lagaffe About?

Gaston Lagaffe is about Gaston, and it focuses on

the everyday life of Gaston, a lazy and accident-prone

office junior.

Other CharactersOffice Workers:• Léon Prunelle• Yves Lebrac• Joseph Boulier• Mademoiselle Jeanne

Friends:• Jules-de-chez-Smith-en-face (Jules-from-Smith’s-

across-the-street)• Bertrand Labévue• Manu

Enemies:• Aimé De Mesmaeker• Joseph Longtarin• Ducran & Lapoigne • Freddy-les-doigts-de-fée

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