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Children's Books
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ABC Melody 7 > 16 > Big Bear's Journey> Charlie and the
Canadian Snowstorm> Charlie and
the Irish Party> Dragon Mission:
Princess rescue> Electrico 28> Hello, I am Charlie
from London> Hello, I am Lily
from New York> Hello, I am Molly
from Ireland> Learn english
with Cat and Mouse: Feelings
> Learn english with Cat and Mouse: Go to School
> Marie from Paris> My Darling Doggy
> Mysteries in Maya Country
> Mysteries in Rome> Mysteries on the Nile> Nico & Ouistiti
explore the Deep Sea> Nico & Ouistiti
explore the Forest> Nico & Ouistiti
explore the Sky> The Big Book
of English Words and Pictures
Albin Michel Jeunesse 17 > 24 > Bambi> Ding-Dong Dog:
The Big Jump> Ding-Dong Dog:
The Squabble> In 4 Steps> King Kong> Lend Me Your Sight
> Litlle Wolf> My Big Cat> My Cat> My Imaginary
World Tour> Nature Is Amazing;
Let's Imitate It!> Pomelo Imagines> The Bear's Dance> The Day the Rain
Moved In> The Forest
of Tomatoes> Treasure Island
Balivernes 25 > 34 > 20,000 Leagues
under the Sea> A Friend> A Story of Opposites> An Island in
the Rain
> Better Than Ten Fairies
> Birds> Camelion> Little Fox's Four
Seasons> Mr. Fairy> Tell Me, What
Is Happiness?> The Adventure Cats> The Birth of Spring> The Book Lovers> The Picture Box> The Stingy King> The Surprising
and Extraordinary Adventures of the Baron of Münchhausen
> The Wizard of Bones> Through Infinite Space> Until the Very,
Very Last Page> What Are the Shapes
Playing At?
Casterman 35 > 41 > 1, 2, 3... Time
for School!> Dynamyths> Funny, Crazy House> Hide, Little Spoon!> I Don't Want to Be
a Child Anymore!> Incredibly Lucky!> Jealousy, Go Away!> Mulu> The Class of
Storytellers> The House
That Never Sleeps> The Philosophy
of Koala (Book 2)> The Smelly,
Farting Princess> Vote for Wolfe!> What's the Eiffel
Tower Good for, Anyway?
Children's Books
WORLD BOOK FAIRS 2021 8 THEMATIC CATALOGS
Dargaud- Le Lombard 42 > 43 > Maverick,
the Magical City> My Own Little
Paradise> The Prettiest
Poop in the World> The Search for Little
Red Riding Hood
Didier Jeunesse 44 > 53 > A New Spring
for Grandpa Bear> A Very Beautiful Day> Barnaby Heals
the Planet> Bear and the Things> Biglephant &
Lil'Mouse (Book 2)> Discover Vivaldi> Families
> Happy Together> Little Evening Sounds> Little Morning Sounds> My Favorite Dummy> Paris in the Sun> Pompon the
Lighthouse Keeper> Rabbits'
Hide-and-Seek> Songs from
the Vanilla Trail> Sweet Dreams> The Fairy under My Bed> The Rabbit's Portrait> Thumbelina> Who Brushed Their
Teeth Properly?
Éditions du Ricochet 54 > 63 > 100% Connected> A Green Earth!> Chicken
> Earth-Friendly Crafting
> Earth-Friendly Gardening
> Emotions, What a Roller- Coaster Ride!
> Energy, Flow!> Guitar, the Star> In My Little Garden> Insects> Li'l Night> Little Ladybirds> My Little World> The Book
of Magical Animals> The City's Noises> The Life of an Owl> The Trees That
Make Our Forests> What about Fashion?> What Does
the Wolf Want?> Where Is
the Economy Going?
Flammarion Jeunesse 64 > 73 > A Bowl of Sadness
for Nora> A Stroll through
the Night> A Summer Hat> Birds in My Garden> Charlock> Charlock> Detective Tails> Grumpy the Cat> Insects in My Garden> Lost in Venice> Mom, Dad, Who
Came Before Me?> Paula's Ball (Book 7)> Rock, Paper, Scissors> Sorcery School (Book 1)> The Amazing
Adventures of Victor Samson
> The Crocodilly Blues Band
> The Letters of Marissa Mouse
> The School at the Top of the Hill (Book 1)
> The Secret of Happiness
> Too High a Price
Gallimard Jeunesse 74 > 85 > 30 Things You
Absolutely Shouldn’t Do with Animals!
> Animal Crossing> Bees and Earthworms> Bill Loves to Travel> Bonnie and
Mortimer (Book 2)> Cheeky Kids and
their Mommies!
Children's Books
WORLD BOOK FAIRS 2021 8 THEMATIC CATALOGS
> Great Tunes on the Piano
> How Was Lockdown for You?
> I Discover the Orchestra
> Lucretia's World (Book 5)
> Me Too> Music, Maestro!> Say No!> Seasonal Flowers> Sleep Tight> Space> Sports> Sweet Little Rose> The Forest> The Jungle Book> The Legend of the
Pajama Warriors> The Ugly Duckling> Trotro and Zaza
at Daycare> Youlan’s Challenge
Groupe Delcourt 86 > 89 > Frigiel and Fluffy
(Book 8)> Lulu and Nelson
(Book 1)> Mythics (Book 10)> Rameau’s Epic
Journey> Sacha and
Tomcrouz (Book 3)> The Dreadful Fear
of Epiphanie Frayeur (Book 2)
> The Man Who Chased His Luck
Hachette Jeunesse 90 > 99 > 100 Simple Ways
Not to Get Bored> 5 Stories to Read
with Dad
> Bambi, a Life in the Woods
> Basketball Fan> Disappearance
In London> Fashion Girls> Finding out
about Arcimboldo> Gaston's Feelings:
My Activity Book> I Can Focus> I Love You So Much> It's Time
to Go to Sleep!> Let's Protect
the Planet> My Nature
Wordbook> Screen Time> The Great Adventure> The Thread> We Must Save Little
Red Riding Hood!> What Happened
to My Spots?> What Is Love?
Kanjil 100 > 109 > A feather of the Andes> A little square in Paris> A touch of Blues> Goodbye, Mr. Rhino!> Kanjil and
the Tiger King> Kanjil counts> Lizard, the Hero!> Natasha's
Matryoshka dolls> One day, I will
be free> Osso Bucco> Since the cat
is the judge> Tell me about
French songs... > Tell me about
Haitian songs... > The enchanted
barrel> The enormous
turnip
> The green-eyed whale
> The Legend of Chico Rei
> The long reindeer race
> The magical orange tree
> The Queen of the Deep
L'école des loisirs 110 > 125 > A Little, a Lot> A Wolf Walks
into the Night> After Midnight
(Book 1)> Blue Dog> Bpocalypse> Dagfrid> Doctor Popov> Easy Does It,
Palomino
Children's Books
WORLD BOOK FAIRS 2021 8 THEMATIC CATALOGS
> Flint> Lisette and the Big Lie> Little Vampire (Book 1)> Lucky Joey> Mammoth Mission> Me Want That!> Milo The Polar Bear> Miranda and Chocolate> Mission: Breakfast!> My Babysitter
and the Tiny People> Pikkeli Mimou> Sauveur & Son (
Season 6)> Sidonie the Mouse> The Age of Possibilities> The Big Book
of Teeny-Tiny> The Book of Happy
Little Things> The Singing Bear> The Sleeping Fort> The Space Swing> The Storm Is Coming!> The Worst Bad Word
> Tiguidanke> Where Are You From?> You Don't Cut off
a Young Girl's Feet
La Martinière Jeunesse 126 > 134 > 24 Hours in the Life
of a Doctor> Are We Alone
in the Universe?> Birds: Allies to Protect> Dangerous Animals> Gaspard in the Night> Gurgles> Harassment> I Promise You> Legendary Mermaids> Little Monkey> My Father's a
Superhero> Ordinary Heroes> Our Neighbors
the Insects
> That's My Home!> The Pop-Up
Moon Book> The Sky> The Wall> White
Le Muscadier 135 > 138 > Dysfferent> How I Fixed
Nina's Smile> Phobia> Pierre the Thief> Plastic Apocalypse> The Guardian
of the Moabis> Under the Stars
Le Seuil Jeunesse 139 > 147 > Ants in My Pants!> Beau Séjour Residence
> Crazy Cart> Elephants
from A to Z> Everything
I Know about Dogs> Himboo Humboo> In the Suitcase> Medor's Double Life> Murdo: The Book
of Impossible Dreams
> My Fabulous Treasure Map
> Oolivia the Owl> Our Fort> Proud to Be
an Only Child> Stories to Pick
and Choose> The Blue Sky> Vocabulary Book
of the Natural World> Witches! A History
of Witches in Art
Le Verger des Hespérides 148 > All That for
a Few Grains of Salt> How Did Corn
Appear on Earth?
Père Fouettard 149 > 162 > 1000 Cows> Animal Oopizootics> Barry & Melvin> Bertie & Twig> Carnivore> Dino Love> Inkredible Octopus> Malvina> Mirette> Mouseland> My Daddy Is a Fish> My Nanny Is a Giraffe
Children's Books
WORLD BOOK FAIRS 2021 8 THEMATIC CATALOGS
> Père Fouettard & Saint Nicholas
> Radegonde and the Dragon
> Rick the Louse and the Migratory Lice
> Shepherd and Wolf> The Cargo Ship> The Dragon
Who Breathed Anything but Fire
> The Freaks> The Monster
in the Mirror> The Power
of Acceptance> The Power
of Diversity> The Power of
Working Together> Two Bears> Voodoo> Voodoo Coloring
Book> Wolf-Child
Rue de l'Échiquier 163 > 165 > Being Afraid> Fox Dives In> Mission: Disconnecting> Mission: Salvaging> The Puzzle Family
Salvator 166 > Jesus
Talents Hauts 167 > 176 > Archibald
of Holyclaws> Bubble> Cinderella and
the Furry Slippers> Clic and Cloc> Declaration of
the Rights of Boys
> Declaration of the Rights of Girls
> En Garde!> Esther and
Mandragore> How to Become
a Witch> I Don't Like
Being Pretty> I Don't Like Soccer> Mean Little Girls> People of the Way> Snow White
and the 77 Dwarfs> Somewhere Else> The Big Splash> The Fox and the Crown> The King's Amazons> The Skirt War> The Truth about
CHARLIE AND THE CANADIAN SNOWSTORMCharlie and James fly to Canada to ski and snowboard. It starts snowing… and doesn’t stop! To safely get back to the village, they must hike through the forest… Watch out for wild animals!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Spanish, simplified Chinese
BIG BEAR'S JOURNEYBig Bear is bored in his lonely, icy world. One morning while fishing, a small, colorful object catches his eye as it floats by on a large block of ice... How strange! Here, everything is plain white. Where could this extraordinary thing come from? Without hesitation, Big Bear hops onto the floating ice block and begins drifting away, holding his red, green, and blue treasure...
DRAGON MISSION: PRINCESS RESCUEWhen a slightly moonstruck dragon collides with a foul- tempered fairy, t hings ca n be come qui te hea ted! But why fight when you can join forces, es pecially when there is a princess in distress who needs rescuing? Young Lucile has been abducted by a knight, so her fairy godmother embarks on a rescue mission with Doug the dragon. But it turns out our strong-minded princess doesn't need much help.
CHARLIE AND THE IRISH PARTYCharlie and his friends take a ferry to Ireland – it’s party time! There is a big street parade with music and dancing. But why is everything and everyone green?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Spanish, simplified Chinese
HELLO, I AM CHARLIE FROM LONDONCharlie, an 8-year-old boy from London, takes us on a tour of the English capital to visit famous landmarks and meet his family and friends, visit his school and enjoy a typical English breakfast …
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, simplified Chinese, complex Chinese…
FIND OUT MORE> 150,000 copies of the series sold worldwide
ELECTRICO 28Amadeo is a tram driver in Lisbon, but he's not your every-day driver. In his Eléctrico 28, Amadeo’s unusual driving and funny tricks bring smiles to his passengers' faces. Today is Amadeo’s last day at work before retirement… and he’s in for a big surprise!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 7 languages: Catalan, Dutch,German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish…
The Hello Kids Series takeschildren on a journey aroundthe world. Illustratedkeywords and a read-alongCD with sounds effects willaccompany young readerson their fun-filled journey.
Davide CaliMagali Le Huche
A wonderful story about joy, love, and sharing, set in a typical Portuguese tram!
Children's Books
Art Lifestyle, Well-Being, Leisure Comic Books & Graphic Novels Literature & Fiction Science & technology, Medicine Humanities & Essays Young Adult
HELLO, I AM MOLLY FROM IRELANDCome and explore Ireland with Molly, an 8-year -old Irish girl! Each double -page introduces us to her familly and friends, her school, her farm and horses.
FIND OUT MORE> 150,000 copies of the series sold worldwide
HELLO, I AM LILY FROM NEW YORKLily welcomes you to New York! Meet her friends during a walk through Central Park, or visit the Statue of Liberty before going trick-or-treating for Halloween!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, simplified Chinese, complex Chinese…
FIND OUT MORE> 150,000 copies of the series sold worldwide
The Hello Kids Series takeschildren on a journey aroundthe world. Illustratedkeywords and a read-alongCD with sounds effects willaccompany young readerson their fun-filled journey.
Hello Kids (5 titles)
Stéphane HusarMylène Rigaudie
The Hello Kids Series takeschildren on a journey aroundthe world. Illustratedkeywords and a read-alongCD with sounds effects willaccompany young readerson their fun-filled journey.
Children's Books
Art Lifestyle, Well-Being, Leisure Comic Books & Graphic Novels Literature & Fiction Science & technology, Medicine Humanities & Essays Young Adult
LEARN ENGLISH WITH CAT & MOUSE: GO TO SCHOOL!First day at school for Cat & Mouse! New things to learn, new friends to meet and a new schoolbag full of suprises.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: Italian, Spanish, simplified Chinese
FIND OUT MORE> 100,000 copies of the series sold worldwide
LEARN ENGLISH WITH CAT & MOUSE: FEELINGSFollow Cat & Mouse on a day full of emotions! Having a good friend makes life much easier and more fun! New 2021 edition includes fun audio game.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: Italian, Spanish, simplified Chinese
FIND OUT MORE> 100,000 copies of the series sold worldwide
MY DARLING DOGGYNinon loves her doggy Hector: they run, jump, and have so much fun together. But when Hector begins to feel tired, Mum explains to Ninon that her dear friend is getting old. Ninon then decides that today will be the most beautiful and fun day of Hector's life.
MARIE FROM PARISMeet Marie and discover the Parisian way of life, her house, her family, her school, her friends, the bateaux-mouches on the river Seine, Montmartre, and more…
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 4 languages: Korean, Vietnamese, simplified Chinese, complex Chinese
FIND OUT MORE> 400,000 copies of the series sold worldwide
A colourful, moving and beautiful story of friendship betwee a girl and her beloved pet.
Come and See My City (14 titles)
Isabelle PellegriniCamille Garoche
A colourful series of 14 picture books, featuring children fromcities around the world .A read-along mp3 is included with each book with sounds of the city.
Children's Books
Art Lifestyle, Well-Being, Leisure Comic Books & Graphic Novels Literature & Fiction Science & technology, Medicine Humanities & Essays Young Adult
MYSTERIES IN ROMERomain, Amytis, Jasper and their class take part in an archaeological field trip in Rome with Italian pupils. During their excavations, they discover a strange sarcophagus. What started as a fun schoo trip becomes a high-risk adventure filled with angry gods and dangerous situations.
9782368362013 | 2020 | 96 pages 13x18 cm | 9.00 €
ABC Melody www.abcmelody.com
Mystères chez les Mayas
MYSTERIES IN MAYA COUNTRYAlex Moury's class travels to Mexico, deep in the heart of the Yucatan region. As their canoe makes its way through the jungle, a group of pupils gets lost and are chased by wild animals and traffickers. Desperate to find some shelter, the children reach a cave that leads to a still inhabited Mayan city! In order to keep their location a secret, will the Mayans let the children go?
NICO AND OUISTITI EXPLORE THE DEEP SEANico and Ouistiti are great inventors who enjoy building fantastic machines. In this first adventure , their submarine takes them to a wonderful world filled with turtles, whales, and colourful fish. An unexpected encounter with mer-maids will send Nico & Ouistiti on a great rescuemission.
MYSTERIES ON THE NILEAlex Moury’s class has won a cruise along the famous river Nile. As they visit temples, tombs and other landmarks of Ancient Egypt, the children come face to face with threate-ning crocodiles and pirates. Could their ship, the Sobek, hold a secret... or even treasure?
NICO & OUISTITI EXPLORE THE SKYThe adventure continues for our 2 little explorers and their amazing machines! Ready for takeoff? Their third expedi-tion will take you to the skies and beyond... All the way up to the Sweet Planet... and it will be quite a ride!
NICO & OUISTITI EXPLORE THE FORESTIn this new adventure , our two explorers head for the forest, in an extraordinary flying machine. Many surprises await, new friends are met : white rabbits , moles and thousands of colourful birds of all kinds. But wait! Where are they all going ? A new exploration for Nico and Ouistiti as they follow them down a big hole in the ground.
THE BIG BOOK OF ENGLISH WORDS AND PICTURESComplete with 15 topic-based spreads, this large-format illustrated wordbook introduces young children to 200 essential words. Each left page provides a word list while its facing right page shows the words in context in a fullpage illustration. A LOOK AND FIND game stimulates children ’s memory by pointing at the items they have learnt. Includes a free mp3 audio bonus.
DING-DONG DOG: THE BIG JUMPDing-Dong Dog is an absent-minded and clumsy dog who fails at everything he does… but keeps on smiling! Children will laugh along as he goes on absurd adventures with his friends Ninny and Whiny. In this volume, Ding-Dong Dog and Ninny are jumping on the trampoline. Ding-Dong jumps higher and higher until suddenly, he disappears! Will he ever come back down? Ages 3 & up
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
Bambi
BAMBIBambi is a coming-of-age novel that tells of the many ordeals a young deer must overcome after his mother is killed by hunters. The original text by Felix Salten, published in Germany in 1923, was met with immediate success, but was later banned and burned by Nazi authorities because of its "political allegory of the treatment of the Jewish people in Europe."
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish
IN 4 STEPSWith her photographer’s eye and humorous style, Bernadette Gervais explains notions like "action" (such as a cat walking) and "transformation" (such as an egg becoming a chicken) in 4 successive stages, each one in a different box, to encourage children to question the elasticity of time and the effects it has on all things. Ages 3 & up
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: German, Dutch, Italian
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
Toutou Toc-Toc. La Gueguerre
DING-DONG DOG: THE SQUABBLEDing-Dong Dog is an absent-minded and clumsy dog who fails at everything he does… but keeps on smiling! Children will laugh along as he goes on absurd adventures with his friends Ninny and Whiny. It is time to go to bed, but Ding-Dong Dog won't stop playing, and soon upsets Ninny. And now they are at odds! Ages 3 & up
LEND ME YOUR SIGHTMany years ago, in a faraway land, twin brothers were born. They were as similar in appearance as they were different in character. One day, the fearful and sullen Nawang asked the joyful and daring Lhari to lend him his sight so that he might see the world through different eyes. And so began a long learning process… Ages 4 & up
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
King Kong
KING KONGKing Kong, the legendary giant gorilla, was created by screenwriter and film producer Merian C. Cooper in 1933. In this retelling of the mythical movie, the narrator’s point of view alternates with King Kong’s, allowing the reader to glimpse into the monstrous gorilla's psyche. This original take on the famous story accentuates the similarities between Kong and the heroine, the beautiful but penniless actress Ann, who understands Kong’s loneliness, and his resentment for being turned into a sideshow attraction. Ages 5 & up
MY BIG CATThis little girl’s big cat couldn't be grumpier, and each new page introduces yet another thing that this irritable creature does not like. Young children will enjoy guessing what might be the next thing this crabby cat despises…or could there actually be one thing he might like? The answer can only be found on the very last page! Ages 3 & up
FIND OUT MORE> Pauline Martin is the best-selling
illustrator of the Archibald series which has sold 500,000 copies in France alone and has been translated into 21 languages.
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
Petit-Loup
LITLLE WOLFIn the days when animals spoke the same language and lived together in relative harmony, a fox would always apo-logize to a rabbit before eating him. It was a very civilized world. In those days, Little Wolf and Krok the Squirrel were the best of friends, and Little Wolf swore to never eat Krok or any other squirrel. But as he grows older, Little Wolf's father needs his help to hunt. When the paths of the old friends cross again, will Little Wolf be able to escape his father's watchful eye and save his friend? Ages 5 & up
MY IMAGINARY WORLD TOURFollow the great imaginary journey of Beryl, a little girl who is determined to never get bored! She takes us on a breathtaking journey from an impressive megacity to a mysterious forest, while passing through many fascinating places. Inspired by the art of cartography, Lucie Brunellière tinkers with reality and imagination, scale and perspective, to create unique, unforgettable settings. Ages 4 & up
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
Mon chat
MY CATThis little girl has a goal. Well, 2 goals, actually: get a cat, and name him Max. It sounds like a simple plan, but there is one major obstacle: her stubborn parents refuse to let her have one! So when she finds a sick bird while on holiday, she does not hesitate for a second. Max it is! She keeps her new pet a secret and nurses him back to health. But as everyone knows, sooner or later all birds end up leaving the nest… Ages 4 & up
POMELO IMAGINESWhile contemplating the sea, Pomelo, the unique pink garden elephant with a very long trunk, wonders and daydreams… He imagines what it would be like to be someone else, how utterly different his life would be been if he lived in another time period, but he cannot imagine a world without flowers or… without himself! Like all children, Pomelo enjoys playing with different possibilities to make sense of life’s big questions. Ages 4 & up
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
La nature est géniale, imitons-la !
NATURE IS AMAZING; LET'S IMITATE IT!Since the dawn of time, human beings have imitated na-ture: finding shapes, materials, and processes to help them solve various problems. Philippe Godard gives readers over 30 simple, detailed examples, allowing them to discover the fascinating methods, benefits, and implications of biomimicry – the imitation of strategies found in nature to solve human challenges. Mixing science, philosophy, and nature, this book reveals exciting challenges for the future. Ages 8 & up
THE DAY THE RAIN MOVED INOne day, it starts to rain inside Pauline and Louis’ house. At school, they keep their distance from the other children, afraid that their classmates might discover their secret. But inside the house, plants are starting to take over, and the other kids soon come to marvel at this unbelievable sight! All the children play together in this amazing playground, and big smiles finally appear on the siblings’ faces. The rain has stopped falling at last. Ages 5 & up
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: English, Italian
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
La Danse de l'ours
THE BEAR'S DANCESacha the bear loves honey and is determined to find a way to eat it without getting stung by bees… How, you may ask? Well, Sacha notices that bees dance around flowers, which gives him an idea: he will learn how to dance and become their friend. While Sacha certainly learns some wonderful moves along the way, it isn't dancing that earns him the bees' friendship in the end, but his own special talent... Ages 4 & up
TREASURE ISLANDThe graphic approach chosen by Etienne Friess breathes new life into the usual adaptations of this classic adventure tale. By transposing the story into the animal world, he chooses to reflect on human nature while making Trea-sure Island accessible to a younger audience. The twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats in this exciting tale of adventure, which becomes both epic novel and coming-of-age story in the hands of an extraordinary storyteller. Ages 9 & up
Albin Michel Jeunesse www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse
La Forêt des tomates
THE FOREST OF TOMATOESAmelie is both excited and nervous as she sets off on her first train ride alone to go visit her grandmother. During a stopover at the Forest of Tomatoes, she gets lost. Thankful-ly, Grandma Raven takes the distraught little girl under her wing… This is the first of many quirky encounters that will help Amelie gain confidence in herself and allow her to get back on the train! Somewhere between Alice in Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood, this coming-of-age story is enhanced by cheerful, vibrant illustrations. Ages 3 & up
A FRIENDPeter wants a pet. "What kind?" asks his father. "A seahorse!" answers Pierre. His dad immediately builds a bathyscaphe, and by way of the bathtub, off they go to explore the ocean. After meeting many wonderful sea creatures, they arrive at the Great Barrier Reef where many seahorse families live. But which one should Peter choose? He realizes that he does not want to steal a baby or kidnap the parents of a little seahorse! So what exactly does Peter want?
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEAA sea monster is attacking ships! Professor Aronnax wants to find it. Look! It's the monster! But… no, it's Captain Nemo's submarine! They all visit the seabed and come across a giant squid. Aronnax and his friends escape. But where has Captain Nemo gone? Based on the famous novel by Jules Verne, this adaptation for little ones with short, concise sentences and simple objects, closely follows the structure of the original book (6 titles in the series).
AN ISLAND IN THE RAINThere is an island of very distinguished cats, where it rains all the time. One day, a strange cat who knows how to swim washes up on the shore. He doesn't know how to use an umbrella or a knife or a fork, and he doesn't hesitate to jump in puddles! When the cats on the island fail to teach him good manners, they chase away the misfit cat. But the rain keeps pouring down, and soon, a flood threatens. The cats need help from someone who can swim and who is not afraid of water...
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: German, Dutch, Chinese (simplified)
A STORY OF OPPOSITESThis morning, the cat is wide awake while the dog is still very much asleep. And when it comes to being complete opposites, this is only the beginning. The cat is brave and the dog a little fearful, and when the dog chases the cat, one is slow and the other fast! After turning the inside of the house completely upside down, they go outside and the cat tries to catch a bird. But not everything goes as planned... In the end, are the cat and the dog enemies or good friends?
BIRDSA picture book with illustrations made from original col-lages that are accessible to children. By presenting words in several different languages (French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Esperanto), it encourages both children and adults alike to discover new languages and cultures from around the world. It is also ideal for multi-ethnic families of different nationalities who wish to help their children learn more about their family roots.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in English (USA)
9782350671840 | 2019 | 20 pages 17x17 cm | 9.00 €
Balivernes www.balivernes.com
Mieux que dix fées
BETTER THAN TEN FAIRIESGather round! I would like to introduce you to 10 fairies, each with a particular talent. The fairy of kisses, the fairy who consoles you when you're sad, the fairy who tells you a story at bedtime, and the fairy who heals all your cuts and scrapes... But you already know someone who has all the talents of these fairies. A person who is even better than 10 fairies. Can you guess who it is?
LITTLE FOX'S FOUR SEASONSIt's cold today. Little Fox is fast asleep, but a snowflake falls on his muzzle and wakes him up. Little Fox goes on to discover the 4 seasons, and meets someone almost like him. And when winter, spring, summer and autumn have all come and gone, a year has passed, and Little Fox has grown as well.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Korean, Chinese
CAMELIONLittle Lion has a tousled mane, just like his daddy's, but everybody laughs at him because it keeps changing colors! The hippos make fun of him, the crocodiles smirk, the par-rots jeer at him whenever he walks by. And when he goes hunting with his father, the zebras are not even afraid of him! It's hard to be different ... But Chameleon wants to play with Little Lion, and he will find a cute nickname for him!
TELL ME, WHAT IS HAPPINESS?A little rabbit goes out to meet the creatures around and asks them, "What is happiness?" For the flower, it is feeling the rays of the sun gently warming its petals. For the great oak, it is feeling beautiful and majestic. For the bird, it is gliding freely through the sky, while for the bear, it is feasting on honey... After having discussed the question with other animals, the rabbit learns from a child that happiness can take many forms.
MR. FAIRYMr. Fairy is not like the other Forest Fairies. When he tries to imitate the Kissing Fairy, who stings lovers' backsides, he only causes laughter. When he tries to make bandages appear like the Owie Fairy, he turns the trees into cotton candy. Believing he is useless, he leaves for a dreary, gray town where everyone is sad. There, his mistakes bring color to the walls and smiles to everyone's faces. Perhaps he really does have a gift after all...
THE BIRTH OF SPRINGHistory began long before the arrival of Men, when only divinities existed: elves, goblins, gods, satyrs, titans ... Each one possessed a special power, and Orithye the nymph's was to bring color to life through her dances and gestures. Among these divine beings was also Boreas, the wild Wind, furious and uncontrollable. These two very different beings will tame each other, lose each other, find each other, and in the end, love each other.
THE ADVENTURE CATSThe Adventure Cats have always loved going on expeditions, finding lost treasures, and exploring continents. After several trips, their latest adventure takes them to Egypt as they search for the tomb of Tutincaton, the most mysterious pharaoh of them all. Helped by the cat professor Nubis, they discover the lost pyramid. But once inside, they beco-me trapped in the dark labyrinth within. Will they ever find the treasure and the exit? The 22nd volume in the series.
THE PICTURE BOXTHE ALLROTTEN (BOOK 1)One day, an explorer arrives at the village of the Allrotten, legendary creatures with a very singular language. When he discovers the Chief 's magnificent jewels, the explorer wants some too, so the Chief shows him where to find plenty of beautiful gems like his: at the top of the imposing rocky peak where Great Filtho, the giant bird, nests. He also tells him how to proceed to get his treasure. The explorer learns a hard lesson when he attempts to follow these instructions...
THE BOOK LOVERSHe lives on the left page. She lives on the right page. He is very much in love with her, and she is very much in love with him. But isn't there a big problem? A big, big, big problem? Between the two of them, there is an insurmountable, impassable gulf: the binding! And yet, this doesn't seem to bother them very much. But when you're very much in love, you have to be able to spend time together, to hug, and to kiss ... So how are they ever going to find each other again?
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Les surprenantes et extraordinaires aventures du baron de Münchhausen
THE SURPRISING AND EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF THE BARON OF MÜNCHHAUSENThe life of Baron Münchhausen was eventful! Find out how he disguised himself as a polar bear, discover his war against the Turks, when he rode a cannonball, his journey through the sea on the back of a seahorse, or his voyage to the Moon where he was swept away by a hurricane. Perhaps he will even tell you the story of his meeting with Vulcan himself in the heart of a fiery volcano...
THE STINGY KINGThis morning, a donkey wakes up at dawn and is walking towards the village when he meets a hen: "Where are you going, donkey?" "I'm going shopping for the stingy king," he replies. The hen thinks that only a donkey would be dumb enough to undertake such an errand on these difficult roads, so she rides on his back in exchange for two fresh eggs. They go on to meet a duck, a pig, and a rabbit, who all join the hen on the donkey's back. But the donkey is not as dumb as they thought...
THROUGH INFINITE SPACESpace is so close, with satellites circling just a few miles above our heads, yet it stretches out endlessly. The Moon, shepherdess of our nights, and the Sun, master of the en-tire Solar System and its planets, are our close neighbors. But beyond them are the Milky Way, black holes, stars that live and die in gigantic explosions in faraway galaxies… Everything is a source of beauty and breathtaking majesty!
THE WIZARD OF BONESThe marriage of Princess Rune and Prince Lunn is brought to a violent end by a bullet that strikes the prince in the heart. The grief-stricken princess follows the advice of an astrologer and asks for help from an evil being: the Wizard of Bones. He consents to resurrect Lunn on one condition: Rune must stay with him forever. Rune accepts, and finds herself a prisoner of the magician in his strange mansion. Lunn, in despair, decides to go rescue his beloved.
WHAT ARE THE SHAPES PLAYING AT?A sweet and simple little story, which allows children to discover shapes by following Rectangle and helping him find a new friend to play with.
9782350671123 | 2015 | 20 pages 17x17 cm | 9.00 €
Balivernes www.balivernes.com
Jusqu'à la dernière dernière page
UNTIL THE VERY, VERY LAST PAGEOnce upon a time, there was a very diligent young writer. Every day he would stay locked up his house to write, and would only come outside to buy food. One day, at the supermarket, a very naughty fairy cast a terrible spell on him: from that day forward, he was destined to lose the last page of every story he would ever write. And since then, that's exactly what happens: either the last page flies out the window, or it is mistakenly sent to a faraway land, or a dog eats it...
Dynamythes : 20 histoires mythologiques dont on parle sans le savoir
DYNAMYTHS20 MYTHOLOGICAL STORIES WE TALK ABOUT WITHOUT KNOWING ITContemplating one's navel, hearing an echo, being turned to stone… have you heard these expressions? Many of our everyday phrases come from Greek mythology, and we don’t even realise it! Annelise Heurtier dusts off a few of these myths and tells them in a new way, while revealing the meanings of some common expressions. So hang on tight! The story of “Pandora’s Box” becomes a harsh inter-rogation to determine whether it really was poor Pandora’s fault, “Atlas” turns into a diva giving an interview on top of a mountain, and “Panic” becomes a street interview that brings together nymphs, gods, and war generals. This unique book blends comedy, action, poetry, and song into a tale of epic proportions!
1, 2, 3... TIME FOR SCHOOL!This morning, Pom has prepared his schoolbag, packed his lunch, and put on his new shoes. He is ready for school to begin, although his first day in kindergarten won’t actually be for another year! But he is so excited to see all of his animal friends heading off to school that he wants to see what it’s all about with his own eyes! So off he goes to visit their schools: he sees how the Rabbits, Frogs, Foxes, and Bears spend their days, learning how to read, write, count, draw, play sports, eat lunch, take afternoon naps, and so much more! A big, beautiful picture book with a thousand details to discover!
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HIDE, LITTLE SPOON!All of these vegetables in the garden are growing faster and faster. So we quickly pick them, mash them up good, and serve them to you on your plate. Enjoy your meal little spoon, and hop into my mouth!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Spanish & Catalan
9782203208490 | 2020 | 8 pages 15x15 cm | 12.00 €
Casterman www.Casterman.com/Jeunesse
Plein plein plein d'objets dans ma maison
FUNNY, CRAZY HOUSEIn this new volume of the Funny, Crazy series, you will find many items from everyday life, and many surprises that you may never have seen before! Every room of the house is filled with silly sentences and crazy jokes! A great way to learn the names of all the objects in the house.
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INCREDIBLY LUCKY!A mother’s love letter to her child. "Our planet is home to listless jellyfish, microscopically small sea creatures, darling kittens, stinging insects, lovely Dalmatians, and perhaps even a few Martians... And among all these living things, there is a child — one child I love with a boundless love. I really am incredibly lucky, because some mornings, that child, the one I love so madly, slips into my bed. He could be lying anywhere — in a hammock in Bolivia, on a beach in Burma, or in a tent in Mongolia… But despite the vastness of this planet, he comes into my bed, in my room!"
9782203208445 | 2020 | 32 pages 17x21 cm | 5.95 €
Casterman www.Casterman.com/Jeunesse
Je ne veux plus être un enfant !
I DON'T WANT TO BE A CHILD ANYMORE!A little boy who is never at a loss for words and is always full of ideas makes his grievances known. Blaise isn’t happy. He doesn’t like being a child! He wants to do what he wants, just like grownups — he wants to drive a car, drink champagne, eat out at restaurants, and pay for things with real money. And there are some things he doesn’t want people to make him do any more — he doesn’t want to go to bed early, go to school, get up, take a shower, be responsible, be polite, or nice, or share. That’s all — there, he has said his piece.
MULUIn young Mulu’s clan, all little boys eye their fathers' spears with envy, eagerly awaiting the day when they, too, will be old enough to hunt. But not Mulu. Every day, he follows the river to its source and enters a cave that only he... and the huge bear that hibernates there... know about! Inside the cave, Mulu decorates the stone with his hands and carves it with bones or sharpened sticks. He paints the animals his people hunt. One morning, Mulu finds his father’s spear next to his bed. He knows what is expected of him. So he quietly runs away to his secret cave, to live with the sleeping bear. But outside, the clouds are growing dark—a storm is about to hit.
JEALOUSY, GO AWAY!Alfred the zebra from the wavy grasslands and Johnny the acrobatic monkey are playing with a ball, but why hasn’t Nico the jackal joined them? Is it because they don’t want him there? Or because he’s too scared to ask if he can play? Jealous, upset, and angry, Nico decides to get back at them by stealing their ball… Sometimes, however, all it takes to defuse a conflict is a simple question. It just so happens that Thérésa, the giraffe with the long, long, neck, asks that question: "Wouldn’t you like to be part of their group? Couldn’t you go and tell them how you’re feeling?" When we get so jealous that we become violent, it is important that we learn to express ourselves in other ways!
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THE HOUSE THAT NEVER SLEEPS"He felt like his heart was about to stop beating. Fingers were squeezing through the crack — white fingers with no nails; they twisted, worm-like, to seize his neck." Paul, an 11-year-old junior high school student, has just moved into a new house with cold, towering stone walls. Far away from his former friends, and hardly ever seeing his busy parents, Paul feels alone… At night, he starts sleepwalking. Every nocturnal journey ends with him waking in the darkest depths the house, in front of the door that leads to the cellar. Something is lurking beyond that door; something terrifying, which rattles the pipes and scratches behind the walls... Waiting for Paul…
THE CLASS OF STORYTELLERSEach morning in Mr. Berflaut’s class, one child tells a story to everyone. And in this class, everyone loves stories, even the silliest ones. Of course they do, because these children are named Tidee, Punch, Hodgepodge, Grouchy, Grubby, Sneaky, Croc, Spindle, Tender, Sling, and Phoney... each one has a unique story to tell in their own special way. So come have a seat on the circle time rug, open the book, and be ready to listen... and have a good laugh!
THE SMELLY, FARTING PRINCESSCastille is not your typical princess. She thinks pink is boring, doesn’t care one bit about unicorns and kittens, hates wearing flower barrettes in her hair, or embroidering little hearts on her clothes. What she likes is taking care of the pig on Old MacDonald’s farm. She gets her dress and her pretty petticoats all dirty in the mud and manure, but she doesn’t care—in fact, she loves it! Life is great for Castille… until the day her father, the king, makes her drink a potion that makes her become sappy and sentimental... A lighthearted text with amusing illustrations… on a very serious subject: the strength it takes to be whoever you want to be!
La philosophie koala (Tome 2) : Les pieds sur terre
THE PHILOSOPHY OF KOALA (BOOK 2)KEEPING YOUR FEET ON THE GROUNDAs they return in this 2nd volume, Koala, Bird, and Chame-leon enjoy marvelling at the beauty of the natural world, whether it is a butterfly being born, a starlit sky, the diversity of the animal kingdom, or the life cycle and changes of a single plant… No flippant observations are offered here; instead, the friends discover the benefits of animal drop-pings as well as the damage caused by plastic pollution in nature… Philosophical reflection with an environmentally conscious thrust, Keeping Your Feet on the Ground can be easily understood by everyone and is sure to echo the concerns and questions of all young readers. A rare and delightful mix of thoughtful storytelling and gentle humor that is certain to prove inspiring to everyone who reads it — both young and old alike.
A princess who prefers the farm to the throne room is still a REAL princess!
Beatrice Rodriguez
A comic book-style story that blends sensitivity and humor like no other, featuring an endearing cast of animal characters who all have big questions about life.
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WHAT'S THE EIFFEL TOWER GOOD FOR, ANYWAY?Although it may be one of the world's most well-known monuments, the Eiffel Tower was the object of heated debate in 1889 when different opinions emerged over the utility of such a structure. What was its purpose? It is neither temple, nor cathedral, nor theatre. Readers will also discover little-known anecdotes about this iconic landmark.
VOTE FOR WOLFE!A new leader will soon be elected to preside over the farm. The candidates for the job are usually the animals that live there. There’s Peter Piggles and his ‘more mud for everyone’ campaign, Anne Hen, the staunch defender of the right not to lay eggs, and the Mouse brothers, whose primary concerns are all cheese-based. This year, however, an animal that nobody knows and who has attracted a huge amount of attention has entered the race — Tim Wolfe. Mr Wolfe is charming, likeable, and very funny. He wants to be everyone’s friend; that’s his campaign pledge! Who do you think will become the new leader?
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MY OWN LITTLE PARADISEIf I were a pig, my own little paradise would be a gigantic pool made of white marble, full of the purest water. If I were a penguin, my own little paradise would be an ice cream factory, so I could create a fish stick flavor! But I’m not any of those. I’m me. And my own little paradise is... you!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: Castilian, Catalan, Korean
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Little Urban | 9782374081717 | 2020 30 pages | 24x30,7 cm | 14.50 €
Maverick, ville magique : Mystères et boules d'ampoule
MAVERICK, THE MAGICAL CITYAnselme’s parents are going on a vacation… without him! Instead, he’ll have to stay at his weird Aunt Olga’s place. But when a little girl named Anna comes to lead him to the small town of Maverick, things take the most unexpected turn. For Maverick is nothing like your ordinary small town…. unless you live in a place where magic exists, where anything you can imagine becomes real, and where a power-hungry tyrant rules over the land by casting power-ful spells and enforcing a cruel curfew upon his people. Welcome to Maverick.
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Little Urban | 9782374083292 | 2020 296 pages | 13,8x19,2 cm | 12.90 €
THE SEARCH FOR LITTLE RED RIDING HOODFollow Little Red Riding Hood as she roams through dark forests, busy cities and incredible castles. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet over 50 characters from the fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Perrault, and Andersen. And once you’ve found Red Riding Hood in all the pages of this gigan-tic book, you can take on the challenge of finding the other characters from the famous tales we all know and love.
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Little Urban | 9782374080086 | 2020 28 pages | 33x42,7 cm | 19.50 €
THE PRETTIEST POOP IN THE WORLDSomewhere deep in the forest, a mouse and a squirrel are arguing over who makes the prettiest poop. But what starts out as a friendly competition quickly turns into a battle of unprecedented proportions. And the question remains: who does make the prettiest poop?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 4 languages: Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish
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Little Urban | 9782374083087 | 2020 32 pages | 21,8x30 cm | 15.90 €
A search-and-find book featuring the tales of Perrault, Grimm, and Andersen, cleverly written by Nadine Brun-Cosme and wonderfully illustrated by Maurèen Poignonec.
Marie PavlenkoCamille Garoche
A committed celebration of nature and its undeniable beauty, and a reminder that it is often man who is the ugliest part of it.
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A VERY BEAUTIFUL DAYA touching account of the life of a baby inside his mother’s womb and an invitation to discover the outside world and the joy of feeling and dreaming… Flowing like a poem, Marie-France Painset’s words describe the wait, inside and out, the 5 senses that connect the child to life, the softness of their mother’s arms, ready to rock them to sleep and give cuddles to ease sorrow and pain…Judith Gueyfier’s tender universe is full of poetry. She has a gift for making us feel the beauty and the essence of the world.
A NEW SPRING FOR GRANDPA BEARLittle Bear is visiting Grandpa Bear, as she does every spring. What do they have planned? Climbing, wheelbarrow races, jumping over ant hills, and of course the traditional hunt for honey. But Grandpa is such a scatterbrain! He’s forgotten his bag and is struggling to climb over the tree trunk… Boom! Will they go without honey this year? No way! Out of the question! This time, Little Bear will have to get the hive! Elodie Balandras’ tender and inspiring book celebrates life and the heart-warming relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter.
BEAR AND THE THINGSWith his head bowed and his back bent, the bear spends all day filling his cart. He sees nothing and hears nothing, not even the storm coming. Fortunately, the skylark’s chirp will save him from both the tempest and his blindness.Prigent tackles excessive consumption and materialism with great finesse. The book is entirely made in linocut and printed in just 2 colors—a deep blue and a bright orange. Illuminating!
BARNABY HEALS THE PLANETBarnaby is a badger. And badgers are not doctors. But one morning, the radio announces that the planet is ill. Determined, Barnaby steps out of his underground burrow and hurries to join his friends Constance the turtle and Claire the mole. Hopopop! Emergency, let them through! Hopopop! They are going to nurse the planet back to health.The sequel to Barnaby Goes to the End of the World retains the same successful ingredients: a wonderfully compelling animal trio, vivid illustrations, humor, solidarity, and inno-cent adventures that can be read on a number of levels.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Spanish, Catalan & Basque, simplified Chinese, Italian
DISCOVER VIVALDIOn the program: 2 extracts from The Four Seasons (Winter and Spring), a concerto for flute, a concerto for oboe and a concerto for cello. Delphine Renon’s illustrations take us into a charming world between the real and the imaginary.The 6th title in this series of classical music sound books that has received recognition for its visual and sound quality.
BIGLEPHANT & LIL'MOUSE (BOOK 2)LIFE TWOGETHERThe super duo are perfect t(w)ogether! Through unpre-tentious anecdotes, they will subtly raise philosophical questions that will make you both laugh and think. The comical interactions give rise to reflections on difference, the desire to always be right, and acceptance of others. Each short episode is entitled with a twisted proverb: “If every question has an answer, it’s too bad you can’t find them all in the same place!”
HAPPY TOGETHERA charming young girl’s declaration of love to her cuddly teddy bear, who always knows just how to protect her, comfort her, and cheer her up. Roger’s poetic text is full of beautiful linguistic inventions that are accessible to children. The author of a number of teen and adult novels, she is the winner of "Le Prix Sorcières." Rosemary Shojaie is a debut American illustrator. Her pastel and pencil illus-trations enhanced with gouache highlight the tender bond between the characters and bring a delicate, classic, and timeless touch to the book.
FAMILIESA family can be like a nest or a burrow. Sometimes there are only 2 in a family. Or 3. Sometimes there can be many. There can be 2 dads, or 2 moms. Sometimes they’re just a memory in your heart. And from time to time, they are a gift from somewhere else. A joyful book for young and old alike that does not drift into pathos or judgment. The simplicity of the images and the sober, almost factual text add to the effectiveness of the message. There are no good or bad models; all families are unique.
LITTLE MORNING SOUNDSMathieu Prual’s original musical compositions go far beyond sound effects to immerse us in rich and soothing soundscapes. Nature and baby wake up, stretch, and gurgle. Lisa Zordan’s illustrations, both realistic and dreamlike, teem with numerous details and animals to observe. 5 audio chips contain 90 seconds of some of the welcoming sounds of nature in the morning.
LITTLE EVENING SOUNDSMathieu Prual’s original musical compositions go far beyond sound effects to immerse us in rich and soothing soundscapes. Nature and baby stretch out and settle down for the night. Lisa Zordan’s illustrations, both realistic and dreamlike, teem with numerous details and animals to observe. 5 audio chips contain 90 seconds of some of the welcoming sounds of nature in the evening.
PARIS IN THE SUNOnce upon the Belle Epoque in Paris on the banks of the Seine river, a painter was drawing a blue sun. What a strange masterpiece! Passing from art gallery owner to art dealer, from art collector to scholar, the painting will travel through the most iconic locations in Paris. Alternately mocked, denigrated, abandoned, framed, and stolen, it will end up being admired in the Louvre Museum!Battut offers a mindful reflection on artistic freedom and the value of art.
MY FAVORITE DUMMYMy favorite dummy loses everything: his mouth, his ears, his nose, his cheeks... Poor thing! And yet I can’t help but love him, each and every day. A playful cardboard book that introduces toddlers to the vocabulary of the human body. An essential theme of disappearance-reappearance with a delightful final twist! We are pleased to welcome to our catalog Edouard Manceau, an author-illustrator who won a number of prestigious children’s book awards. His stylish, humorous books filled with friendly characters delight children all over the world.
RABBITS' HIDE-AND-SEEK“Open the door!” says the wolf at the entrance of the burrow. “I’m hungry and in a hurry to eat rabbit!” Daddy Rabbit starts running right away to distract the wolf. When he becomes tired, Mommy Rabbit takes over, and so on with Little Rabbit and his sister, Little Bunny. The wolf is fooled and finally gives up, exhausted. A tale to be read aloud with laughter and gasps of fright, but ultimately overcoming the fear of the wolf.
POMPON THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERAfter sailing the 7 seas, Pompon and his dog, Shrimp, settle down on the coast to become lighthouse keepers. They remain at their post whether the sky is whale blue or mouse grey! But one day, electricity is installed in the lighthouse. What are the pair to do? It’s time to take their dreams out of their bottles and reinvent themselves! Fair winds and ocean waves await!
SWEET DREAMSOn the colorful front cover of this accordion book, babies will have fun recognizing the animals, observing their little evening rituals and wishing them good night. Bear, chicks, toad, rabbit, hedgehog, and little mice are all as cute as a button! On the back, a large landscape unfolds in black and white, enhanced with bright yellow and a few splashes of color in a design that will awaken babies’ senses and lead to playful games of peekaboo.
9782278100101 | 2020 | 12 pages 16x16 cm | 9.50 €
Didier Jeunesse http://didier-jeunesse.com/
Comptines et berceuses de Vanille : Des rives de l'Afrique aux îles de l'océan indien
SONGS FROM THE VANILLA TRAILLULLABIES AND NURSERY RHYMES FROM KENYA TO SOUTH AFRICARich melodies from Comoros, Reunion, Rodrigues, Madagascar, as well as South Africa, Mozambique, and Kenya illustrate the diversity of stories, feelings, and dialog between cultures and languages. Young and old ears alike will be delighted by the sounds of traditional instruments: valiha, kayamb, bobre, kabosy, ndzendze, gambusi, and many more. Magali Attiogbé approached this repertoire of songs with all the generosity and beautiful innocence that characterize her graphic style, delighting her readers with evocative and colorful images.
An accordion book to share with your baby. An array of animals and a landscape to unfold.
Nathalie SoussanaJ-Christophe Hoarau
Magali Attiogbé
25 lullabies and nursery rhymes from the islands of the Indian Ocean and the coasts of Africa, where rhythmic, nostalgic, and joyful music reflects the history of the peoples.
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THE RABBIT'S PORTRAITRabbit is rich, but he knows nothing about art. Fortunately, his friend Pig advises him to pay a visit to the Donkey Gallery, where the works of the great Master Fox are being exhibited. It’s decided: Fox will paint his portrait! But Rabbit is disappointed upon seeing the results. Indeed, all he sees is a blank canvas! So why are his friends complimenting the painting? Fox may think he has tricked him, but Rabbit will be the one to have the last laugh. The Emperor’s New Clothes revisited with rhymes and art references!
THE FAIRY UNDER MY BEDA fairy lives under a little boy’s bed. When she gets sick one day, she asks him to stand in for her. And that’s no mean feat! Our hero will need to make a winter house for the king of the forest, invite the unicorn round for tea, build a frigate for the pirates, draw a bath for the dragon… At the end of the day, the house is a total mess. Fortunately, everyone is ready to help the boy tidy up, including his parents! The flaps transform Bonnet’s images in a very original way for a guaranteed surprise!
In order to win the heart of his beloved, Rabbit searches for a painter to draw his portrait. And in doing so, the curious world of art opens up to him!
Rosalinde Bonnet
A wacky story brimming with all the imaginary creatures children see in every corner of their homes…
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WHO BRUSHED THEIR TEETH PROPERLY?Did the prince brush his teeth properly? How about the witch? The big bad wolf? The 3 little pigs? No, no, no, none of them did… Disgraceful! And what about you? Come on, hop hop, brush your teeth, it’s time for bed!A colorful and humorous world with a sing-song text that is perfect for reading aloud!
THUMBELINAThe internationally acclaimed story about the little girl barely an inch tall, kidnapped and coveted by a hideous marriage-obsessed toad, a huge cockroach, and an old mole... Thumbelina goes from disappointment to disap-pointment. But everything changes when she meets a swallow who agrees to help her flee to a faraway land.While remaining faithful to the original tale, Norac invents a more confident Thumbelina who does not hesitate to act or give her opinion. She has had enough of marriage!
A GREEN EARTH!In what ways are fossil fuels harmful for the future of the planet? How does mankind use the light from the sun or the power of the wind or waves to create energy? Through clear and simple explanations of natural phenomena as well as the techniques used and their impacts, this picture book enables readers to better understand energy transition and the issues at stake.
100% CONNECTEDTHE BRAIN AND ITS NEURONSThe brain gives all of the necessary orders to make our body move, breathe, or digest, even in our sleep and without us even paying attention! How is that possible? Thanks to all of the nerves in our body. Connecting the muscles and organs throughout the body, they process and transmit information via the spinal cord. How? Using electrical signals!
EARTH-FRIENDLY CRAFTINGPieces of cardboard pieces, bits of wool, branches, ribbons, corks… Don’t toss them anymore! They can become a swing for a doll, a necklace, or a garage for small cars… Crafting with material recovery is an opportunity to learn how they were manufactured and to become a zero-waste expert! With 15 DIY activities and step-by-step instructions, children will learn how materials are made and about their manufacturing process. In doing so, they’ll also learn how to choose them in an environmentally-friendly way!
CHICKENAre some chickens better off than others? Today, 80% of chickens live by the thousands in confined spaces without grass or room to run around. These poor souls are stuffed full of antibiotics and slaughtered at 6 weeks of age. Brrr... It’s enough to give you goose bumps! Luckily, there are also more respectful poultry farms: fresh air, grass, spacious chicken coops, a 100% vegetal diet, a slow and natural growing process... Now that’s the life!
EMOTIONS, WHAT A ROLLER-COASTER RIDE!Every day there’s a big jumble of emotions in my head, body, and heart! Wonder, joy, anger, sadness, calm, embarrass-ment, jealousy, surprise, envy, pride, impatience, fear… 12 emotions are related to daily situations. Children are also invited to recognize postures or faces for each emotion, enabling them to put words to their feelings. A great way to learn about and deal with our emotions.
EARTH-FRIENDLY GARDENINGA rake, a watering can, a spade... You don’t need much to try your hand at gardening! But you also need to know about the earth and understand how nature works. Prepare your own compost, select plants that get along with one another, wage an ecological battle against aphids... Each of the 16 activities is preceded by a scientific lesson: how photosynthesis works, the role of weeds, etc.
GUITAR, THE STARAn oval-shaped hollow body that tapers in the middle, a round hole surrounded by a rosette, a long neck with keys and 6 strings... You guessed it! It’s the acoustic guitar! How do the strings vibrate? How does one choose the right kinds of wood? What does the guitar maker’s work entail? What about the electric guitar?
ENERGY, FLOW!THE MERIDIAN SYSTEMOur bodies are made of bones, muscles, arteries, and much more. Each organ has a role to play. But there is also a vital energy that flows through our bodies that the Chinese call “Qi,” which flows through the meridians. Like in nature, that energy flows. Each meridian is connected to an organ and supplies its energy. They even have an impact on our health and emotions!
INSECTSInsects are a wealth of inspiration as well as a source of information for scientists. Each of the 21 insects selected by Claire Lecœuvre bears a message related to understanding the living world: the hermit beetle is an indicator of the state of the forests, the golden tortoise beetle thrills gardeners, the stonefly is a sign that river waters are clean... Others beat records for their ingenuity or strength. So let’s get small and observe them!
IN MY LITTLE GARDENThe main character can’t wait to spend her vacation at her grandparents’ house. Her grandfather has prepared a great surprise: a corner of a garden just for her. She takes the responsibility very seriously, preparing the soil, planting seeds, watering, choosing the plants with care... But she’ll soon discover that she’s not alone! Earthworms, ants, and other insects also live there...
LITTLE LADYBIRDSBut where are the wings, the shell, the red color, and the black dots? They’ll appear later! For now, the larva just needs to eat. The more it eats, the more it grows and changes… until the final metamorphosis! Surprise! Not all ladybirds are red and black.
9782352632870 | 2020 | 32 pages 19x19 cm | 9.50 €
Éditions du Ricochet www.editionsduricochet.com
La P'tite Nuit
LI'L NIGHTEach morning, the sun rises over the garden. And each evening, it disappears on the other side. Some animals go to sleep when it gets dark while others wake up. For the lady glow-worm, it’s time to light up her stomach and attract her man. For the owl, the wild boar, the hedgehog, and even the bat, the dark is great for hunting... So let’s switch off the lights and listen to the night reveal its secrets!
THE BOOK OF MAGICAL ANIMALSTo the Maya, the hummingbird is the messenger of thoughts. In Japan, the dragonfly embodies the values of the Samurai. For the Bobo in Burkina Faso, the chameleon has the ability to heal skin ailments. In ancient Egypt, the bumblebee accompanied the souls of the dead to the afterlife... By considering these fascinating stories along with scientific studies of the animals in question, we realize that human beliefs are not necessarily so far from reality!
MY LITTLE WORLDAll around you, there is a fascinating world that you cannot see: the world of bacteria! There are billions of them, and they were the first inhabitants of Earth. Despite their bad reputation, bacteria are actually quite helpful! On your skin, in your mouth, in your stomach, they play an essential role in keeping your body functioning and keeping you healthy. Through this poetic and very well-documented book, Emmanuelle Houssais invites us on a journey to this fascinating and microscopic world. Her goal: to help us see the invisible and restore bacteria’s good name!
THE LIFE OF AN OWLWith its big round eyes, its hooked beak, and its head that can almost turn 360 degrees, the owl is a mighty predator! But the owl is also faithful and thoughtful when it comes to its family life. Owls mate for life and take turns caring for their young. Although the family splits up in the fall, the parents will be reunited in the spring while their children take wing to live their own life!
THE CITY'S NOISESGaston can’t sleep... All of the city’s sounds are boun-cing around in his head: car horns, children’s laughter, jackhammers... Fed up, he leaves his bed and climbs to the top of a tree on the hill overlooking the city. And that’s where he hears it: a melody... the beautiful, sweet sound of music. A book that resonates with our urban lives, with a hint of poetry that captures the imagination.This picture book invites the reader to compose an internal anthem to gently overcome city life and its frenetic pace.
WHAT ABOUT FASHION?Fashion has become an economic sector that is subject to the rules of globalization and e-commerce. We often hear that it is temporary, shallow, polluting... But we can hardly dispense with fashion. What does it say about our personality? About our society? What is fast fashion? Is sustainable fashion the only solution?
THE TREES THAT MAKE OUR FORESTSForest, whether they’re tropical, humid, or temperate, are teeming with life! Up in the canopy live the acrobats. Down under the soil, recycling creatures busily colonize the ground. There’s so much to discover! By plunging into the heart of our forests, the reader will learn about the diversity of forest ecosystems throughout the world and will become aware of their fragile equilibrium.
WHERE IS THE ECONOMY GOING?The realities behind those words have very concrete and direct consequences on our lives. Understanding how the economy works and asking questions about growth, consumption, work, and the impact of our economy on the environment is to open the debate to a new economic approach.
WHAT DOES THE WOLF WANT?There was once a wolf wandering through the forest with a bag slung over his shoulder. He seemed to be looking for something... But what did the wolf want? To eat them, gobble them up, devour them? Nothing of the sort! He just wanted to tell them... a story!
A STROLL THROUGH THE NIGHTNight has fallen, and it is time for bed. Inside the house, a little boy has been tucked in by his mommy. But what is happening outside at the same time? What are the animals up to? Frogs, hedgehogs, moths, foxes, and owls invite the reader to discover the wonder and poetry of their nocturnal lives.
9782081495098 | 2020 | 34 p 19x25,5 cm | 15.50 €
Flammarion Jeunesse www.flammarion-jeunesse.fr
Un bol de tristesse pour Nour
A BOWL OF SADNESS FOR NORAOne morning, Nora finds a kitten outside her window. Little by little, the 2 of them become friends. But one day, the kitten doesn't show up. Nora and her father look for it everywhere, but when they discover that the kitten has gone back to its owner, Nora bursts into tears.Stories about emotions for 4- to 6-year-olds, each including a double page of information for parents from the psycho-logist Louison Nielmann.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 9 languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, Basque & Galician, Korean…
BIRDS IN MY GARDENChildren will discover the beauty of nature in this stylish board book with flaps, specially designed for little hands.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in Spanish
9782081495296 | 2020 | 12 pages 16x16 cm | 9.95 €
Flammarion Jeunesse www.flammarion-jeunesse.fr
Chapeau d'été
A SUMMER HATThis series invites parents to read their children stories from the earliest possible age to encourage them to com-municate, express themselves, and start talking. Stories that can be spoken and sung, or combined with dance and games, to let you have fun with your new baby, sharing the sounds, rhythms, and shapes of words.
CHARLOCKTHE DAY THE MICE DISAPPEAREDCharlock is a cat. Like all cats, he has many lives. Some people believe that cats have 9 lives, but that seems highly unlikely. Everyone knows that cats can’t count! In each of his lives, Charlock has a new master and spends a few years with him. It’s something of a lottery: Charlock NEVER knows who he will be with next! But even more surprisingly, our furry friend can be born at any time and anywhere on the planet. It's always a complete surprise! Charlock ends up wherever destiny decides to take him… In this first adventure, Charlock’s mouse friend Magali has mysteriously disappeared…
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 6 languages: Spanish, Catalan, Basque & Galician, Turkish, Italian
9782081519060 | 2020 | 80 pages 14x19 cm | 8.00 €
Flammarion Jeunesse www.flammarion-jeunesse.fr
Charlock : Le trafic de croquettes
CHARLOCKTHE GREAT DOG BISCUIT SCANDALPerched on a roof in New York, Charlock is in discussion with his friend Claude, a cross-eyed pigeon. Suddenly, down below, a fight breaks out between a gang of stray dogs and a group of stray cats. The dogs have accused the cats of poisoning their dog biscuits, and the Cat Detective has decided to investigate, determined to discover the truth. In this second Charlock adventure, a gang of stray dogs discover a market in poisoned dog biscuits…A new early reading series by the brilliant duo Sébastien Perez and Benjamin Lacombe.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 6 languages: Spanish, Catalan, Basque & Galician, Turkish, Italian
9782081511804 | 2020 | 80 pages 14x19 cm | 8.00 €
Charlock
Sébastien PerezBenjamin Lacombe
A strange thing has happened in Paris: Magali the mouse has disappeared… and with her all the other mice in the neighborhood.
Charlock
Sébastien PerezBenjamin Lacombe
Gang warfare between cats and dogs—now there's a challenge for Charlock!
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GRUMPY THE CATTHE JOYS OF FAMILY LIFEGrumpy is a big stray cat, who has grown tired of living on roofs and in abandoned cellars. On the day of his seventh birthday (making him 42 in human years), Grumpy makes a big decision: to start a new life, in a house with a garden and a sofa. Bad luck and a change in the weather lead him to the home of Pierre, Marion, Louise, and Victor. To begin with, living together isn't exactly easy—either for them or for him. Family life requires compromises, and at any moment harmony can turn to hilarious chaos. Besides, who would have thought that Grumpy could be allergic to human hair?
9782081446793 | 2019 | 48 pages 17x22 cm | 6.95 €
Flammarion Jeunesse www.flammarion-jeunesse.fr
Des enquêtes au poil : Mystères sous la neige
DETECTIVE TAILSTRACKS IN THE SNOWMysterious disappearances have been taking place in the forest: first the fawn’s scarf, then the fox cub’s hat, one of Mrs. Rabbit’s carrots, and the squirrel’s acorns! And each time, strange tracks are found in the snow…Called in to investigate, Inspector Oslo and Miss Kiss follow the thief’s trail, until they find a bear cub on crutches with one of his paws in a cast! The baby bear took the animals’ things without meaning any harm—he just wanted to make a snowman! Suitable for ages 6 and up.
LOST IN VENICESISTER POWERFound abandoned on a raft soon after their birth, twin sis-ters Carla and Rosa are taken in by Simonetta and Maestro Carlo. At a ball that coincides with the twins’ tenth birthday, Carla disappears. But Rosa is prepared to do anything to find her!
PAULA'S BALL (BOOK 7)STARTING FIRST GRADEPaula has found a ball in a box and is going to play with it with her brother Jamal. What fun it will be to play ball with the whole family! Each book in this series offers a fun story with short, simple sentences and vocabulary designed for the beginning reader—everything children learning to read could want!
MOM, DAD, WHO CAME BEFORE ME?It's time for Sofia’s parents to rewind the clock and look at the history of their family—from their own lives to their parents', who met at school, to those of their great-grandparents, who were slaves, and all the way back to the age of knights on horseback, the pharaohs, and cavemen. Before that, there weren’t any humans on Earth at all, just animals, and even further back, there was just a black hole… "And inside that black hole," Sofia decides, "there was me!" The story of a single family becomes the history of humanity—and sweeps aside all kinds of prejudices.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: German, complex Chinese
SORCERY SCHOOL (BOOK 1)DREAMWALKEREmma Dreamaker is no ordinary girl. She possesses a mysterious power that she has yet to master. One day, she is invited to join a very special school. It’s a school where young witches and wizards learn to control their powers. But taking part in other people’s dreams proves highly dangerous—especially when those dreams come true… Will Emma manage to conquer her demons?
ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORSPLAY WITH ME! WITH FLAPSAn entertaining picture book that introduces children to the game of rock, paper, scissors. A wily little mouse invites the reader to take part in a game… Five large flaps add a further layer of excitement to the game and fun to the book.
THE CROCODILLY BLUES BANDTom lives on his parents’ crocodile farm, and it’s his job to look after the animals. But what Tom loves more than anything is music! When he hears 2 crocodiles tapping a beat and whistling a rhythm, he forms the Crocodilly Blues Band… When Tom’s father hears about it, he goes crazy and bans his son from making music, which he thinks is just a waste of time! But the band gets back together and wows visitors with Tom's latest songs. In the end, Tom's father is the Crocodilly Blues Band’s biggest fan!
THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF VICTOR SAMSONVictor Samson lives in the little village of Mondino. But Victor is no ordinary boy—he is the son of Jacob Samson, inventor of Jacobine, a miraculous tonic that can cure everything from heartache to eczema! After Jacob's sud-den death, Victor vows to fulfill his father’s dream: to take Jacobine to America. Thus begins an extraordinary journey that will take Victor from Moscow to Beijing, and bring him into contact with famous people from all across Europe at the dawn of the 20th century.
L'école de la rue qui monte (Tome 1) : La plus belle des toiles
THE SCHOOL AT THE TOP OF THE HILL (BOOK 1)THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PAINTING IN THE WORLDDuring a trip to the art museum, Enzo calls his friends over to look at a painting: it's of Camille’s mother. The little girl is confused—she didn’t know it existed, nor the man who painted it. Fortunately, Rebecca’s mother, one of the teachers, unravels the mystery for her: When Camille’s mom was younger, she worked as a model to earn some money. And Camille’s dad knows all about it, so Camille has no need to be embarrassed—especially when her mom is in the most beautiful painting in the world!
THE LETTERS OF MARISSA MOUSEThis morning at school, the children discover a letter on the teacher’s desk. It's from Marissa Mouse, who lives in a hole behind the cupboard. The children are overjoyed and decide to write back. Thus begins a surprising cor-respondence. Included in the book are 6 envelopes with letters from Marissa Mouse just waiting to be opened. A new, large-format edition with new illustrations makes this Père Castor classic even easier and more enjoyable to read.
TOO HIGH A PRICEZoë lives with her mom, her sister, and Jean-Louis, her dog. A frequent visitor is the bailiff, who takes things away to cover the family’s debts. But that doesn’t stop them from enjoying life! This time, however, the bailiff hasn't come to take away furniture. He has come for Jean-Louis. Zoë and her family have always just shrugged and smiled, but this is too much. Jean-Louis is one of them, and there’s no way he’s going to be auctioned off! With help from her friends, Zoë prepares to fight to get her dog back.Inspired by actual events, this story tackles the subject of poverty with delicacy and humor.
Tu es le jardinier de ton cœur : ou le secret du bonheur
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESSOR HOW TO BE THE GARDENER OF YOUR HEARTPompom the rabbit feels lost. His friend Blaise has played a mean trick on him. The little rabbit is angry and doesn’t want to listen to his friends anymore. His mommy kindly reassures him, and his daddy tells him a secret: Our hearts are like gardens, and it’s up to us to decide what to plant and grow in them. We are much happier when we sow seeds of truth (which bring knowledge) rather than seeds of falsehood (which lead to fear). Not believing things blindly, but stopping to think and asking others before facing your fears—this, as Pompom learns, is the secret of happiness.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: simplified Chinese, Turkish
ANIMAL CROSSINGLed by the bear, the motley crew (which includes three wol-ves, a penguin, a gazelle, a porcupine, an owl, a crocodile, and a hyena) trudge, slither, and flap their way through the snow until… they become what they once were: wild animals.
30 choses à ne surtout pas faire avec les animaux !
30 THINGS YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULDN’T DO WITH ANIMALS!Have you ever roused a lion from an afternoon nap, painted an elephant pink, or jumped rope with a snake? No? Then don’t even try! Or else… Join Moussa, his grandfather and a motley collection of animals to find out how not to behave!
BILL LOVES TO TRAVELBill travels by train and in a hot-air balloon, he drives his car, rides his bike and his motorcycle, crosses the ocean in a submarine, and flies in a helicopter, but he also travels by boat, by truck, and by bus! And he knows how to say all of that in English!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Catalan, Italian, Korean, Luxembourgish, Spanish
BEES AND EARTHWORMSWhat is the connection between bees and earthworms? One flies through the air while the other slithers through the soil. One gathers pollen while the other does... something or other underground. Because both are es-sential to the natural balance, to biodiversity, to our own survival. Find out more about them in order to protect them better. They are our future.
CHEEKY KIDS AND THEIR MOMMIES!Baby lion loves being cuddled by its mommy. Do you know how to give a lion-sized cuddle? Open your arms and squeeeeeze! Baby zebra thinks its mommy is the fastest animal on earth! See if you can count her stripes as she runs: 1, 2, 3, whoosh! Well done, baby zebra! A playful text for young children, allowing them to interact with the book as they lift the flaps and feel the soft felt-covered pages.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in Italian
FIND OUT MORE> 63,600 copies sold in France for the whole series
9782075138123 | 2020 | 10 pages 17x17 cm | 9.90 €
Gallimard Jeunesse www.gallimard-jeunesse.fr
Bonnie et Mortimer (Tome 2) : Cauchemar en cantine
BONNIE AND MORTIMER (BOOK 2)NIGHTMARE IN THE KITCHENHow strange! The food at the Jules-Berry Junior School has been unusually good for weeks. It's highly suspicious! So Bonnie, nicknamed "Jaws" because of her metal braces, and Mortimer, "The Gourd with the Glasses," decide to investigate. No doubt the curious case of the kitchen cupboards will prove to be the plat de résistance of their journal, Berryscope! Each chapter is told by one of the main characters and there is a game at the end of the book.
HOW WAS LOCKDOWN FOR YOU?Lockdown provided some extraordinary moments, some of them difficult, some of them fun. Difficult when the parents were very worried, when we felt all alone and bored. But it was fun to do DIY with dad and yoga with mom and to cook with big brother! But what was even better was making wonderful plans together for life after lockdown.
GREAT TUNES ON THE PIANONo need to know the notes or even have a piano! Just press a key, see it light up, and hear all your favorite tunes: Bee-thoven's "Ode to Joy," Ravel's "Bolero," Schubert's "Trout," Vivaldi's "Spring," Mozart's "Turkish Rondo," Brahms's "Lullaby"... Press another button and you can invent your own melodies!
LUCRETIA'S WORLD (BOOK 5)Scarlett has run away, Mommy has turned into a teenager, and a surprise guest has arrived at the house. Life is never dull for Lucretia! And that's not all: she's looking forward to a dream weekend with her friends horseriding, taking a boat trip, and generally having fun. Lucretia is ready for adventure!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Italian, Polish
I DISCOVER THE ORCHESTRADiscover the different sections of the orchestra—strings, winds, brass, and percussion—and learn to recognize the different instruments. Press a button to hear each one tune up and play a well-known melody.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 8 languages: complex Chinese, German, Greek, Korean, Spanish…
FIND OUT MORE> 10,000 copies sold in France > 34,000 copies sold worldwide 15,000 copies sold in Germany
MUSIC, MAESTRO!With 12 colored images and 12 tunes to discover, this large board book with push buttons for young children is the perfect introduction to the music of the great composers: from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven to Vivaldi, Chopin, Schumann, Bizet, Debussy, Fauré, Rimsky-Korsakov, Saint-Saëns, and Rossini.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 10 languages: German, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian…
FIND OUT MORE> 11,500 copies sold in France > 67,700 copies sold worldwide 20,000 copies sold in Germany
ME TOOOn vacation by the sea, Ninon wants to do everything like her big brother: collect wood, help prepare meals, climb rocks, ride bikes… But everyone keeps telling her she’s too little! With a little imagination, Ninon shows that she too can do great things.
SEASONAL FLOWERSFrom one season to another, flowers bloom in succession in the garden. Whether announcing springtime, basking in the summer sun, marking cool fall weather, or offering a flash of color in the winter, each flower is unique in its shape, structure, color, and scent. Each variety has been cultivated to evoke an emotion, tell a story, or transport us to another country. Léa Maupetit's beautiful illustrations reveal 37 different flowers and Emmanuelle Kecir-Lepetit's vivid descriptions include dozens of stories about them.
SAY NO!Learning when to say no makes you feel free. You can behave like an adult. From learning autonomy to managing emotions, this updated collection explores familiar situa-tions and helps children to grow. Doctor Catherine Dolto tackles the important questions in life with humor and tact.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 6 languages: Italian, Greek, Korean, Polish, Romanian…
SPACEWHAT IS A PLANET?When we look at the night sky, we see stars, planets, and comets floating in space... From time immemorial, astro-nomers have studied the universe—first with the naked eye, then with the help of telescopes. Not so long ago, men walked on the Moon, and today, astronauts circle the Earth in a space station and robots explore the solar system. A new non-fiction animated series for ages 3 to 6, with over 40 flaps to lift per title.
FIND OUT MORE>47,000 copies sold for the whole series
SLEEP TIGHTOutside, a cat is walking on a roof, a passing train is lighting up the trees, a squirrel is returning to its nest, and an owl is just getting up... What better way of drifting off to sleep than to let your imagination take flight? Which is exactly what this beautiful book makes happen as it takes sleepy children from the comfort of their beds across the oceans and up to the stars. Sweet dreams!
SWEET LITTLE ROSELife isn't always a bed of roses—as Rose knows only too well! Her friend Lily, who loves pollinating lilies, is constant-ly playing tricks on her. The fact that Rose looks exactly like her drives Lily crazy! One day, she decides to pretend she's Rose, and even Rose's boyfriend Harlequin, the butterfly, is deceived. But finally, Lily is unmasked and goes back to her lilies, while Rose makes up with Harlequin again.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Japanese, Romanian
SPORTSFrom Spyridon Louis, winner of the Marathon at the first modern Olympics, in Athens in 1896, to long-jumper Bob Beamon, with his incredible 29ft 2½in leap at the 1968 Games in Mexico City, Nadia Comaneci, the multi- talented gymnast who won 5 medals, including 3 gold, at the Montreal Games in 1976, and the swimmer Michael Edgson, hero of the Paralympics in Seoul in 1988, this book retraces the history of the modern Games.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 7 languages : English, Greek, Korean, Spanish, Serbian…
THE JUNGLE BOOKListen to little Mowgli laugh as he swings from tree to tree, to Shere Khan the tiger growl, and to Baloo the bear sing. Hear the crazy monkeys shriek, the hypnotic hissss of Kaa the snake, and the triumphant song of Mowgli as he defeats the evil Shere Kahn!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Catalan, Greek, Hungarian, Spanish, Serbian
FIND OUT MORE> 120,000 copies of the series sold in the world!
THE FORESTWhat is the name of that beautiful tree in the forest? Why do squirrels jump from branch to branch? Where do mushrooms grow? Lift the flaps and turn the dials to reveal all the secrets of the forest.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 7 languages: simplified Chinease, Czech, Italian, Japanese, Spanish…
FIND OUT MORE> 160,000 copies sold in France for the whole series
THE UGLY DUCKLING"Look!" cries one of the farm animals, "the ducklings have just hatched, and one of them is different from all the others. Isn't it ugly!" "Will it always be like that?" asks another...Each double spread opens in three dimensions, allowing young readers to immerse themselves in the story, and under each flap is a mystery waiting to be uncovered. One of 6 classic tales cleverly and wittily retold by Philippe Lechermeier, an award-winning author, and illustrated by different artists.
FIND OUT MORE> 20,000 copies of the whole series sold in France
THE LEGEND OF THE PYJAMASQUESOne day, the witch Sorceline captures all of the animal totems to steal their powers. The children soon forget about them and after a while they don't even dream about them anymore. But one night, three of the totems escape, vowing to return with "superheroes" to set all the others free. Sorceline is furious and fires thunderbolts at them, but they manage to reach Earth. There, they find three children—neither the strongest nor the bravest, possibly the clumsiest, but certainly the friendliest children—and transform them into the Pyjamasques!
YOULAN’S CHALLENGEIn the Yangtze River Valley lives Youlan, a boy with boundless energy. One day he sets out to meet Master Chin Long, who is said to be able to cut through a mountain with his bare hand. This quest will be the beginning of many surprises for Youlan!
TROTRO AND ZAZA AT DAYCAREZaza is happy to go to daycare. She likes Nini, the woman who takes care of the children, and she can play all day long with her friend Dédé. She also helps to set the table and learns how to eat without getting mashed potato in Dédé’s hair. And it’s fun when they all have a nap together after lunch. When Daddy comes to pick her up, she almost wishes she could stay with Nini… but her big brother, Trotro, is at home! With untearable paper and a padded cover, this series is specially designed for little hands.
LULU AND NELSON (BOOK 1)AFRICA, HERE WE COMENaples, 1964. Lucia is 10 years old and wants more than anything to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a great lion tamer. One night, a fire blazes through their circus, killing all the big cats. In a matter of minutes, the little girl’s dreams for her future are up in smoke. But no way will she give in! There are lions in South Africa and that is where Lucia will go to get them. There she meets Nelson, a young South African of the same age who takes her to live in a nature reserve… Lulu has no idea what is in store for her!
FRIGIEL AND FLUFFY (BOOK 8)AT THE END OF THE WORLDWho stole the cargo of watermelons that trader Koreme was waiting for? Frigiel and his faithful Fluffy leave the village, accompanied by their friends Alice and Abel, to investigate this mysterious affair.But danger is everywhere and zombies are on the watch! Bravery and bold deeds will be needed to overcome these horrible creatures and discover the identity of the water-melon thief!
RIGHTS SOLDChinese (Simplified), Dutch, English (Worlwide), Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
RAMEAU’S EPIC JOURNEYIn the Mille Feuilles woods live a tribe of small creatures. An ancient legend tells that 3 of them, drawn to the Humans and their inventions, suffered a tragedy… Contact with humankind has been strictly forbidden ever since! One day, young Rameau is brought before the Council of the Elders. Their punishment: she must go to London to see for herself that the world of Humans is not as good as she imagines.
MYTHICS (BOOK 10)In the ancient times of gods and heroes, Evil tried to take over the world under the guise of 6 different gods. 6 heroes used their extraordinary powers and sacred weapons to rise against these incarnations. Evil was defeated and sealed in a secret location… Now, 6 heirs, worthy successors to these heroes of antiquity, will have to face the greatest threat the world has ever known.
L'épouvantable peur d'Épiphanie Frayeur (Tome 2) : Le temps perdu
THE DREADFUL FEAR OF EPIPHANIE FRAYEUR (BOOK 2)LOST TIMEWhile celebrating her ninth birthday with her parents, Epiphanie tips inside herself and into the other world! And she has unfinished business: she will have to return to childhood and start a new quest in search of lost time…
RIGHTS SOLD Italian, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
SACHA AND TOMCROUZ (BOOK 3)THE SHAOLINSacha Bazarec lives alone with his mother, a rather ec-centric antiques dealer. For his 10th birthday, he is hoping for a super intelligent rat to help him with his scientific research, but instead he is given a Chihuahua… Although he is a dog, he refuses to obey anyone! One morning, Tom-crouz comes home covered in a strange glowing goo and before they know it, Sacha and Tomcrouz are transported across time and space…
FIND OUT MORE> Over 20,000 copies sold in France
Editions Soleil | 9782302081758 | 2020 84 pages | 22x29,4 cm | 16.95 € | on-going series
THE MAN WHO CHASED HIS LUCKOverwhelmed by his constant bad luck, a man is persuaded to consult the hermit on the mountain, the only person who can solve his problems. He meets fellow sufferers along the way: a tiger without an appetite, a pitiful shrub, and a desperate young woman. He decides to plead their case with the mountain hermit and to return with his advice!
5 STORIES TO READ WITH DAD5 stories full of humor and compassion to read to your little ones at bedtime: "Daddy's Kisses," "When I Grow Up," "The Beautiful Garden," "Let's Go!," and "The Ugly Duckling."
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 6 languages: Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian…
Deux coqs d'or | 9782017863434 | 2020 96 pages | 16x18,5 cm | 5.95 €
Hachette Jeunesse www.deux-coqs-dor.com
100 activités zéro ennui les plus faciles du monde
100 SIMPLE WAYS NOT TO GET BOREDThe latest Simplissime book contains 100 things for children to do inside and outside the house using everyday objects and materials—so there's no need to buy anything! Activities include crafts, cookery, games, and things to make, with clearly illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions written by experts. There are over 15 Simplissime titles, all of which aim to make things simple to do and learn, and as accessible as possible.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Arabic, Catalan, Italian, Romanian, Spanish
BASKETBALL FANA 48-page cornucopia of facts about basketball: its origins, the rules, the major competitions, the great teams, and the star players, as well as amazing records, key statistics, and surprising stories. There are also games and quizzes to test your knowledge while having fun. Each title in this series focuses on a different sport and is written by a specialist sports journalist.
Deux coqs d'or | 9782017866725 | 2020 48 pages | 19x24,5 cm | 7.90 €
Hachette Jeunesse www.deux-coqs-dor.com
Bambi, une vie dans les bois
BAMBI, A LIFE IN THE WOODSIt’s spring and a clumsy little fawn takes its first steps in the woods. Nature is beautiful, but it is also dangerous. Will Bambi survive the dangers and become a Prince of the forest? Philippe Jalbert retells the story of the world's most famous fawn in his own words and pictures, bringing it vividly to life for a unique and unforgettable experience.
FASHION GIRLSMY KAWAII OUTFITSA collection of stickers, stencils, patterned paper, and drawings to color in to help you create the coolest outfits inspired by Japanese trends. Give each of the 23 models your own personalized look!
Deux coqs d'or | 9782016281543 | 2020 48 pages | 16,5x23,5 cm | 10.95 €
Hachette Jeunesse www.deux-coqs-dor.com
Disparition à Londres
DISAPPEARANCE IN LONDONThe British Crown Jewels have been stolen and Scotland Yard has called you in to help with its top-secret investiga-tion! You will have to scour the city to find clues and inter-view witnesses—with a little help from Sherlock Holmes, of course. There’s no margin for error: you must solve this case to prove what a great investigator you are! Ready? The reader must solve 150 puzzles and piece together clues with the help of a large map of London.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in simplified Chinese
FIND OUT MORE> 12,800 copies sold in France
Deux coqs d'or | 9782017060734 | 2018 128 pages | 17,5x20,5 cm | 13.95 €
Fashion Girls
Marie-Rose Boisson
Become a fashion designer by creating your very own styles in this series of 8 titles!
Disappearance in…
Les Fées HilaresCaroline Ayrault
Solenne et Thomas
Use the clues and study the map to solve the mystery and discover the truth!
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GASTON'S FEELINGS: MY ACTIVITY BOOKGaston's hair changes color depending on how he's feeling. Coloring pages, games, and stickers, accompanied by simple exercises in mindfulness to help children identify and manage their emotions—with the aid of a little magic... Written by a mindfulness teacher, the Gaston’s Feelings series now includes over 18 titles, including stories and activity books, each focusing on a particular emotion. They're causing a sensation in France!
FINDING OUT ABOUT ARCIMBOLDOPortraits composed of fruit and vegetables, flowers and animals—the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo is instantly recognizable. His is a playful and imaginative world in which familiar objects are transformed into something completely different—the same way children can turn simple things into a fantasy world. Arcimboldo's work is highly acces-sible and can be enjoyed by children as well as adults and connoisseurs. His paintings speak for themselves while also making us reflect on their deeper meaning.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHIf you were a kitten, I'd snuggle up to you, nose to nose. I'd look at you and find you so sweet that I'd fall in love with you. If you were a baby zebra, we'd walk side by side. You'd place your little feet so delicately in front of one another that I'd fall in love with you. But you're my child, so tonight I'm telling you this story so that you know how much I love you. Whether you are sweet, delicate, gifted, intelligent, and happy, or fragile, impatient, and sad, I love you so much. Forever.
Deux coqs d'or | 9782017863380 | 2020 24 pages | 16,5x19 cm | 4.50 €
Hachette Jeunesse www.deux-coqs-dor.com
Je me concentre
I CAN FOCUSGaston's hair changes color depending on how he's feeling. Today, he's having trouble focusing. He's distracted and isn't paying attention to the music teacher's instructions or to the tune that's playing. So he has no idea what he's supposed to do; should he be singing along? Try this simple exercise with Gaston: breathe slowly and picture what you hear. It'll help you focus. Written by a mindfulness teacher, the Gaston’s Feelings series now includes over 18 titles, including stories and activity books, each focusing on a particular emotion. They're causing a sensation in France!
LET'S PROTECT THE PLANETWhy is the Earth getting warmer? Could humans live on another planet? Why should we preserve our forests? What is "ecology"? How does pollution affect the world? The Q&A format and the attractive, dynamic design of the pages make the subject accessible, and children will enjoy the games designed to test their knowledge. There is a glossary for those that want to know more. The Tell Me Why series includes a dozen other titles.
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Deux coqs d'or | 9782017866534 | 2020 48 pages | 19,5x20,4 cm | 7.90 €
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Il faut dormir maintenant !
IT'S TIME TO GO TO SLEEP!What if "happily ever after" isn't enough? If your child wants the story to go on, to put off having to go to sleep? Dad might be in a hurry to see the princess safely installed in her castle, but his little girl insists on knowing what happened next, and so a conventional fairytale turns into an adventure story full of twists and turns! An original idea brought to life with dazzling illustrations that will delight both parents and children.
SCREEN TIMEMartin is fascinated by screens. He could spend hours plaing with the apps on his mom's cell phone or watching videos on her laptop or cartoons on her tablet. Why do grown-ups have a problem wtih that? They spend all their time staring at screens, so why can't he? A new series looking at the way we live today and the things children and their parents are concerned with: the internet of things, screens and what they show is, ecology and sustainability... And introducing Martin, a new hero for 3–6-year-olds.
MY NATURE WORDBOOKA board book brimming with details and bursting with surprises—just the thing to reveal the wonders of nature to your little ones: mountains, gardens, forests, the sea, the seasons, and the creatures of the night... With over 20 words per spread and colorful, humorous illustrations. Also in this series: Animals, Colors, At Home, At School.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 4 languages: simplified Chinese, Dutch, Romanian, Ukrainian
Deux coqs d'or | 9782016276945 | 2018 14 pages | 22,5x30 cm | 8.95 €
Till the CatCarine Hinder
Martin is 4—and he wants to know everything about everything!
Gwé
These colorful board wordbooks will plunge children into a joyously light-hearted universe to help them learn new words!
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THE THREADIs that a thread? Let’s pull it and see if it's attached to so-mething valuable. All together now! A young woman, a cat, a pig, a bear, a giant, and a little bird all pull on the thread to find out what's at the other end. Do you want to know what it is? Didn't anyone ever tell you not to pull threads?
THE GREAT ADVENTUREA little boy and his grandpa decide to go on a great adven-ture. Every day, they go to a different town to look for the things they will need—everything from boots to bonnets. And the search itself turns into the adventure. A story that celebrates the love and understanding between children and their grandparents.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MY SPOTS?When he woke up this morning, Remi the piglet was sur-prised to find that his spots had all disappeared! Someone must have stolen them! So Remi questions all the other animals—the cow, the dalmatian, the peacock, the panda, the giraffe, the zebra...— to find out which of them is guilty. In the end, the mystery is solved by his mom: If he simply gets in the bath, all of his spots will reappear! An original way of reminding children to wash regularly!
WE MUST SAVE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD!Emma is a rebel. There's no way she is going to let Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother be devoured by the big bad wolf again. So she dives right into the story to do something about it! Will she manage to change how it ends? A series of 12 traditional tales retold with imagination and humor, with a game on every page.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Korean, Turkish
WHAT IS LOVE?Anne Lalanne is a philosophy teacher with a mission to get children thinking about important subjects without baffling them with metaphysics. Since you can love so many different things in so many different ways—with your mind as well as your heart—what does "love" really mean? Questions such as this help children to develop their awareness of others and of the world around them—and thus to deepen their relationships with parents, siblings, and friends. Part of a series that encourages children to develop their ideas on life's big questions.
Un petit square de Paris : Un petit conte bien français
A LITTLE SQUARE IN PARISA VERY FRENCH LITTLE TALEThe watchman of a square cannot stand it when children invade his square. He blows incessantly on his whistle and forbids them from playing on the grass. But then a child “from elsewhere” runs off while laughing and flowers begin to sprout up under his feet. All of the other children follow him and the square is suddenly covered in flowers... The perplexed watchman wonders what to do. Should he whistle or not?
La Plume des Andes : Voyage imaginaire en terre amérindienne
A FEATHER OF THE ANDESAN IMAGINARY JOURNEY TO INDIGENOUS LANDSWara (“feather” in her father's language) awaits the return of her father, a famous Bolivian flautist who left his moun-tains to travel throughout the Americas meeting indigenous peoples from the south to the north. He had promised her mother that he would come back soon. "This is his story, as told by the wild and free Western Wind... Juan del Sol, Son of the Sun, was born in a village nestled in the shadows of snow-covered summits, often swept by condors’ wings..."
9782916046075 | 2010 | 40 pages 28x21 cm | 25.90 € | CD audio
GOODBYE, MR. RHINO!“Chicago is no place for frogs!” his mother had said. The last in a long line of French-speaking frogs from New Orleans, Thelonius Frog goes to Chicago in the mid-20th
century with dreams of making it big. Having become a private detective with Violetta, a very cool and very clever mouse, he dismantles the gang of Larry-the-Rhino, who is in the appalling business of animal hide trafficking.
A TOUCH OF BLUESThélo unmasks a group of awful racists from the PPP (Pure Paws Party), who is attacking some kind-hearted jazz musicians. The Pure Paws classify animals according to their breed and pedigree. According to the PPP, no mixing should be allowed. And as the members of this party believe that everyone should stay in the country of his or her ancestors, their first victims were immigrants.
KANJIL COUNTSKanjil the cunning dwarf deer is hungry. Will he succeed in crossing the crocodile-infested river in order to eat the delicious fresh mangoes on the other side? How many crocodiles are they?
KANJIL AND THE TIGER KINGThe wily Indonesian dwarf deer maliciously foils the sordid war plans of the great and greedy Tiger King, with help from his friend Landak the porcupine. Staged like a play and illustrated by the author with extraordinary paintings evoking ancient tapestries in a very personal style inspired by folk art and the Indonesian batik tradition, this excellent tale told with music from Java is a wonderful introduction to Indonesia and shadow theater.
9782916046167 | 2016 | 48 pages 28x21 cm | 25.00 € | CD audio
NATASHA'S MATRYOSHKA DOLLSA RUSSIAN TALEOne day, Natasha was playing and singing as usual: "Matriona is the biggest and she's the mama of the mama of the mama of the mama of little Natasha and Natasha is too tiny to be anybody's mama at all…" But why are her beloved Matryoshka dolls disappearing one after the other? And who is that crow? On the first day of spring, her grandparents would tell her the story of a childless couple, who made wooden dolls with such love and tenderness that a fairy promised them a little girl in exchange.
9782916046068 | 2014 | 56 pages 28x21 cm | 25.00 € | CD audio
Kanjil http://kanjil.com
Lézard, ce héros ! : Conte Zoulou
LIZARD, THE HERO!A ZULU TALEWho will succeed in removing the intruder who has moved into the Hare's lair? The jackal, the jaguar, the rhinoceros, the elephant... or the brave little frog?
OSSO BUCCOWhen a young boy is injured in an explosion, he loses consciousness and meets 2 little skeletons who just want to play. They take him to a lush garden, inhabited by ani-mals who are free to roam as they please. In the skeleton kingdom, everyone is kind and gets along with one another: "The big skeletons are very strict about that. They call it being civilized." But although this world appears wonderful, it is diabolical in reality. The king Nabucco wants to hold the child back at all costs. Will he ever find the path of life again?
ONE DAY, I WILL BE FREEA TALE FROM MISSISSIPPIIn America, in the mid-19th century, a slave boy living on a cotton plantation is sold to the captain of a Mississippi riverboat. He thus begins to dream of Africa and embarks on an exciting adventure in the company of a cat. The story, which includes a detailed description of the riverboat and a brilliant evocation of Africa, is told with authentic Delta blues and features a text about the origins of the blues: "You cannot kill a dream.”
9782916046082 | 2012 | 48 pages 28x21 cm | 25.00 € | CD audio
TELL ME ABOUT FRENCH SONGS...A remarkable performance of 15 songs by a key figure in the revival of oral literature in Europe. The songs that we heard as children are not as naïve as they might seem, despite their immutable charm. Based on historical facts, they are witnesses of an almost forgotten legendary past and its dramas and joys: war, love, laziness, vanity, and mocking the powerful.
9782916046235 | 2014 | 56 pages 28x21 cm | 25.90 € | CD audio
Kanjil http://kanjil.com
Puisque le chat est juge : Conte japonais
SINCE THE CAT IS THE JUDGEA JAPANESE TALEThe governor has organized a competition between 2 artists to make a sculpted mouse for his cat. Which mouse will the cat choose? Why?
THE ENCHANTED BARRELA CHINESE TALEA poor cooper who was made wealthy by a magic barrel becomes a moneylender, then a rich banker, miserly, gree-dy, and heartless… Will he succeed in keeping his fortune?
Dis-moi des chansons d'Haïti KÉK'CHANTE AYITI, PA DI MWEN!
TELL ME ABOUT HAITIAN SONGS..."Thank you for this book, which tells our stories with tenderness and respect." 15 Haitian traditional popular songs (words and music), each with a testimonial by the author as she remembers singing them as a child and tells us about the customs of her beloved country, daily life, the games and fears of Haitian children, and "the history of Haiti hidden in these songs' little stories."
9782916046112 | 2010 | 56 pages 28x21 cm | 25.90 € | CD audio
THE GREEN-EYED WHALEBabigouni has been sleeping under the sands of the lagoon for at least 2,000 years, when a wave wakes him up by tea-ring off his amulets. In the big pink house where a man is taking his talismans, he is amazed to discover objects from his daily life (tools, shells, pottery) and the magic necklace of the beautiful Wahira, his lifelong friend, who suddenly reappears. Together they ride away on a humpback whale and disappear from view. Followed by Pre-Columbian Island Cultures, Memories, Traces, this Caribbean tale is inspired by real events.
THE ENORMOUS TURNIPA RUSSIAN TALEWho will manage to help Grandfather pull up the enormous turnip that he planted? Grandmother, Sacha, Natacha, the dog, the cat? Why not the little mouse?
THE LONG REINDEER RACEA TALE FROM LAPLANDIn Lapland at the end of winter, 2 children drawn by the call of the sun and adventure accompany a herd of reindeer on their way north. Over the course of this long journey across the vast snowy stretches of the Great North with their fa-mily, punctuated by festivities and gatherings announcing the advent of spring, Maria-Leena and Alpo discover the traditions and nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors. A text about the polar world, followed by comments from the artist whose paintings inspired this tale, that reminds us that long before men, animals had already traced and retraced these migration routes.
2982916046266 | 2018 | 48 pages 28x21 cm | 25.00 € | CD audio
Kanjil http://kanjil.com
La légende de Chico Rei : Un roi d'Afrique au Brésil
THE LEGEND OF CHICO REIAN AFRICAN KING IN BRAZILIn the 18th century, a young and wise African king toiling as a slave in a gold mine of Brazil managed to free himself and his people. Very popular in Brazil, Chico Rei (King Chico) is a nonviolent hero, whose history has been told and retold from one generation to another. It is part of the great, little known history of resistance to slavery in America. Told along with the song "Chico Rei" by a famous samba school (Salgueiro), recorded by one of the best-known Brazil's samba artists, Martinho da Vila, this story is further en-riched by a remarkable testimonial by a carnival specialist.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in Brazil
9782916046020 | 2008 | 56 pages 28x21 cm | 25.90 € | CD audio
La reine des poissons : Larenn Pwason, conte d'Haïti
THE QUEEN OF THE DEEPLARENN PWASON, A TALE FROM HAITIThanks to the love of the queen fish, Lormilis the fisherman brings home plenty of fish to feed his family and friends. When she dies, his wife gives birth to twins who imme-diately grow up. Heroes of a series of adventures, they rid the kingdom of 2 monsters that terrify the people, deprive them of water, and kidnap young men and women. Then they marry the king's twin daughters and the fisherman joins the queen fish in the depths of the sea.
9782916046099 | 2014 | 48 pages 28 x21 cm | 25.90 € | CD audio
Kanjil http://kanjil.com
L'oranger magique : Conte d'Haïti
THE MAGICAL ORANGE TREEA TALE FROM HAITIThere was once a little girl whose father had remarried a cruel woman. One day, the little girl cannot resist the temptation of a delicious orange, despite her ste-pmother’s strict orders to bring the oranges back. The little girl seeks solace at her mother's grave, imploring her mother while planting some seeds. Her tears are magical and an orange tree appears as she sings. When the greedy stepmother climbs the magical tree to feast upon the oranges, the little girl sings again and the tree grows up to the sky, taking the mean woman with it. A popular Caribbean tale passed from one generation to another.
9782916046228 | 2015 | 40 pages 28x21 cm | 25.00 € | CD audio
A WOLF WALKS INTO THE NIGHTAre you ready to hear an incredible story? Curl up in your favorite chair and get cozy! Here we go… A wolf walks into the night. But where is he going? Into a giant ogre’s castle, out onto the raging ocean, or maybe past a plate of macaroni? To find out, you’ll need to open the book and turn the pages…
A LITTLE, A LOTA tree is fragile—you have to take care of it. You need to treat it like a friend. My tree and I take good care of each other. Sometimes it gives me one of its pine cones. One of them is not much, but be careful: all of them are a lot. You need to find the right balance. But even if someday there are no more pine cones on the tree, it will still have its needles, branches, and roots.
BLUE DOG31 years ago, Blue Dog emerged from the brushes of a fledgling artist named Nadja. Strange yet familiar, protec-tive yet wild, this huge blue dog won Charlotte’s trust as soon as she looked into his emerald eyes. But it would take more than that to overcome her parents’ misgivings. Thus began a great adventure... To celebrate its 31st birthday, Blue Dog returns along with an exceptional dossier in which Nadja shares secrets about her technique and the creation of the album.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 9 languages: Arabic, Chinese (simplified), German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Spanish…
Après minuit (Tome 1) : Trop de sel dans les pâtes
AFTER MIDNIGHT (BOOK 1)TOO MUCH SALT IN THE SPAGHETTIIt all started after my dad put too much salt in the spaghetti. My little sister, Rosalie, and I had woken up thirsty in the middle of the night when we suddenly heard a noise. Even though Rosalie is only little, we crept outside to take a look. And that’s how we discovered that our next-door neighbor (who is also our teacher) is a werewolf! And believe me, a werewolf wearing a flowery dress and lavender perfume is strange to say the least! But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Let me tell you what happened next...
DAGFRIDTHOR-OUGHLY UNFAIRDagfrid has no desire to help prepare the chiefs’ banquet. It may be an honor, but it’s also unfair. Because in the Viking world, the girls have to cook stinky fish while the boys train to become warriors or seafarers. As for Dagfrid’s brother, it looks like he’s preparing for a future just lazing about. In the meantime, the banquet won’t cook itself...
BPOCALYPSE8 years ago, Samsara survived the Apocalypse and all of the upheavals that followed. Now she faces a new challenge: the city of Concordia has just lifted the quarantine for the old public park and is preparing to welcome its inhabitants, who are said to have mutated. The twins in Sam’s class appear to be a perfect example. Before long, anyone who ever made fun of them or pushed them around falls victim to unexplained incidents. All signs point toward the newcomers’ guilt. But in a city like Concordia, can you ever really trust appearances? There’s only one way to find out: brave the dangers of the forbidden zones... and risk losing your life.
EASY DOES IT, PALOMINOPalomino has been unstoppable ever since he met Scarlett, the little girl of his dreams. As soon as it’s the weekend, he’s off like a flash off to meet up with her. Whenever he sees his friends Roxy and Arizona, he just has to race them. Near the old canyon where they all meet to play, he runs like the wind! So when Scarlett disappears, Palomino gallops off to save her without a second though, and nobody will be able to slow him down. The codes of the Western genre revisited by Michaël Escoffier and Matthieu Maudet.
DOCTOR POPOVToday Popov has decided to be the doggies’ personal doctor. But nobody wants a check-up or any medicine. Popov starts to cry... If that’s the case, he’ll be the one to drink all of the cough syrup.
LISETTE AND THE BIG LIELying? For real? Telling a big lie? Lisette and her friend Bobi have never done that before. But it’s supposed to be fun, so why don’t they give it a try? It’s at this moment that Popof the elephant shows up. When he asks a simple question, Lisette and Bobi seize the opportunity to make up a silly lie. But the problem with lies is that they often take on a life of their own...
FLINTOn the planet Homo-Dino, the smallest in the food chain are eaten by the largest. But how do you become a hunter when you’re knee-high to a grasshopper? To put a stop to everyone’s teasing, Flint makes a dangerous bet: in less than 7 moons, he’ll defeat… the terrible Eatasaurus! A message about hunting to explore the subject of animal rights.
LUCKY JOEYJoey the squirrel lives with his family in a big park in New York City. Quick and agile, he loves his job in spite of the risks. Joey is a window cleaner! From the top of buildings, Joey dreams of traveling and marrying Lena, his sweetheart. They both work hard to try to make their dreams a reality. Will they let themselves be caught up by the ups and downs of life, or will Lucky Joey’s luck finally improve?
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Petit Vampire (Tome 1) : Le film d'horreur
LITTLE VAMPIRE (BOOK 1)THE HORROR MOVIEIt all started with a horror movie. “You’re too little, Michel,” Little Vampire had warned me. But we went to see The Commando of the Living Dead anyway... The Nazi zombies were super scary, but since it was just a movie, it didn’t bother me that much. The problem is that they came back that night, in my dreams! So I created a door and they left. Whew! Except that I didn’t know where that door led. Then Marguerite came and told me to hurry: terrifying zombies had just shown up on Little Vampire’s doorstep...
ME WANT THAT!Simon and his little brother, Gaspard, are going to buy groceries with their mother at the supermarket. Mom was very clear: they’re only buying the essentials. But the 2 young bunnies are tempted by candies, Kikojun cards, and Bloubiga stuffed animals. “Me want that!” Mom won’t be swayed and continues filling their cart with vegetables. Then suddenly she starts yelling at the top of her lungs...
MAMMOTH MISSIONAmouksan is the oldest living person in the world. She lives in Siberia, on the edge of the world near the spirit realm. Nowadays, all she has left are memories and 3 precious objects that were given to her: a leather talisman, photo-graphs, and a magnificent dress she has worn but once, a very long time ago. Her trapper father wished to have a son, so that he could teach him how to hunt deer in the winter and to fish salmon in the summer. That is how he came to raise Amouksan as a boy. But this year they will discover a giant all the way from the Ice Age: a mammoth. It will take them on the most incredible journey of their lives.
MIRANDA AND CHOCOLATESuper chic parents, a housekeeper, a never-ending list of things she isn’t allowed to do and an equally long list of obligations... Miranda’s upbringing is perfect in every way. And her life is perfectly boring. Her only reprieve is the joyful Pétrus family... and their legendary pastries. As it turns out, Miranda isn’t their only fan. Wonderfood, the industrial giant, also has its sights on the Pétrus family, but for other reasons...
MILO THE POLAR BEARPolar bears love one thing in life: fighting. But Milo is different. He likes to count shooting stars and take care of his protégés, the little whitecoats. But due to a terrible misunderstanding, he has been chosen to fight in the ring. Milo the pacifist will have to leave the Arctic and head to New York to take part in the fight of the century…Amazing watercolors by Juliette Lagrange depict New York in a mind-blowing way.
MY BABYSITTER AND THE TINY PEOPLEA pet shop has just opened next to the school and is selling the latest nutty fad: Tiny People, super cute mini-humans no taller than a pencil. The young hen Jacquotte is dragged to the store by Sheila the filly, her favorite babysitter. Sheila wants a TP at any cost, just like her friend Pain-in-the-Neck. But Jacquotte isn’t so sure… Will TP really be happy in captivity, eating tasteless kibble?
MISSION: BREAKFAST!Arthur is a very lucky little boy. His mom would do anything to make him happy... even if that means giving in to his craziest whims. So every morning, Arthur sits down at the breakfast table with a new wacky idea. How far will his mom go to make him happy? A zany story about whims from the talented Barroux.
SAUVEUR & SON (SEASON 6)Who is this man who wants an appointment at 12 Murlins Street at 7 a.m. and appears to know the Sauveur family’s house like the back of his hand? Who is this Gilbert the Demon, constantly harassing young Sarah by yelling gib-berish into her ear, and where did he come from? Why did Ghazil Naciri steal a key from her biology teacher’s purse? What will Kimi do with the revolver that’s fallen into her hands? And is Jovo a compulsive liar or a psychopath? Will we finally discover the truth about his past?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 4 languages: Hungarian, Italian, Russian, Slovenian
PIKKELI MIMOUThe first snow of winter comes on the birthday of Pikkeli Mi-mou, one of Killiok’s friends. He decides to visit him. Killiok brings his sleeping bag, some food, and a homemade cake. He must cross the forest, which is very scary after dark... “I don’t really know where I am but I’m glad that there is snow here,” says Killiok. “It glistens in the night.”He finally reaches his destination. “Happy birthday, Pikkeli Mimou!”
THE AGE OF POSSIBILITIESSaul and Rachel’s future is all planned out. For the Amish, life has few surprises. But their rumspringa, a period of time spent outside of their community, will enable them to discover the modern world and reject it without regrets. As for Temple, she must leave behind her comfortable home-body life to join her sister in Chicago, but she is paralyzed by fear. She has too many doubts and they shouldn’t be having any doubts at all, but in this huge city they will all lose and find themselves once more. And they will also find some answers they would rather not have known. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.Marie Chartres’ writing style perfectly captures the turmoil and doubt of adolescence.
SIDONIE THE MOUSESidonie the Mouse loves to write. More than anything, she likes to tell adventure stories. But one day she runs into writer’s block: she’s completely out of ideas... Fortunately, her mother has a few tricks up her sleeve!
THE BOOK OF HAPPY LITTLE THINGSWhen you’re sad, give Mom a hug and think about happy little things, like a ladybug landing on your hand, or seeing a shooting star. These simple little things make the world a much happier place!
THE BIG BOOK OF TEENY-TINYThis big book about Teeny-Tiny contains everything you’ve ever wanted to know about her. For example, her house weighs 17 grams, the same as 1 chickadee or 2 chestnuts. We meet her friends and her sisters, we find out what she does on each day of the week and during each season, and we see what she eats. This book has so much to teach us about our favorite little fairy!
THE SLEEPING FORTIt’s naptime at the daycare center, but Léon the owl isn’t asleep. He’s built a sleeping fort. Oscar takes a peek. “Wait, that’s not how you build a fort!” Now Jules is awake too. “Can I come?” Piou Piou and Gladys join them. The nap room is a total mess. They don’t need a sleeping fort... they need a giant sleeping fort!
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L'ours qui chante
THE SINGING BEARAs soon as the moon rises over the forest, Bear starts to sing! Bear sings softly to serenade Rabbit, Chicken and her chicks, and his friend Blackbird to sleep. It was Blackbird who had taught him his songs. Blackbird used to sing for the whole forest, but he’s getting old. Bear is his voice now.
THE STORM IS COMING!The animals in the forest are panicking. Quick! They need to leave their homes. While the elements are raging outside, they all take shelter at their neighbor’s house. But soon nowhere will be safe. Where will they go now?
THE SPACE SWINGMim and Crocus have built a swing with Dad. And it’s not just any swing. It’s a space swing! They invite Mom to try it out. When Dad rings the little bell for takeoff, Mim and Crocus give the swing a push. Di-ling di-ling! The journey has come to an end.
TIGUIDANKETiguidanké doesn’t want to finish the food on her plate. No way, José! Dad threatens to call the wolf, but when the wolf arrives, things don’t go quite as planned…
THE WORST BAD WORD“We’re coming to you live from Badville village square for this new edition of the worst bad word!” Fifi and Lulu are the top-notch presenters of a televised competition about bad words. A story full of twists on an irreverent subject: bad words!
YOU DON'T CUT OFF A YOUNG GIRL'S FEETWhat gives life meaning? An air bubble. A musical note. Friends and companions in misery. Imagination. An eve-ryday battle. Nola is also fighting that battle. Ever since the operation at the hospital, her legs have a mind of their own. But she’s not alone. In her head, there’s a clown, a plane with a pilot, and a soldier. And together, they launch an attack on life!
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?Everyone knows that stones don’t move. Although they chat among themselves, they sometimes get a bit bored. Beau-tiful and smooth pebbles on the other hand are picked up, collected, and change hands. They travel. But this pebble is tired of moving around and decides to settle down amid the stones. Where is he from? Has he always been a pebble? What was he before that? It’s a long and surprising story... The stones won’t be bored for long.
ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE?Who has never looked up at the sky wishing to uncover the mysteries of alien life? Are we really alone in the universe? This is a question that scientists have been seriously asking themselves ever since the discovery of exoplanets. Nothing prevents us from imagining that other civilizations might exist elsewhere or even here on Earth! In fact, it’s very likely. While we’re busy looking for traces of faraway life, aliens may have been on Earth for a long time!
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
24h dans la peau du docteur : Vite, tes patients t'attendent !
24 HOURS IN THE LIFE OF A DOCTORHURRY, YOUR PATIENTS ARE WAITING!Today you’ll have to prove your worth as a doctor. After all, it’s a fine day to save lives... And a fine night too, because you’re on call tonight...The ER is packed and all of the pa-tients need you. You’ll meet them, examine them, diagnose their conditions, and cure them. But if you misdiagnose a patient, you’d better hurry back before his or her condition worsens! Let’s get to work!
DANGEROUS ANIMALSA captivating reference book to learn everything there is to know about these animals, whose dangerous nature sometimes hides in the smallest details. Discover the way they live, hunt, or defend themselves as well as shocking or surprising tidbits, not to mention the type of pain caused by the animal in question. Science and shivers guaranteed!
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Oiseaux, des alliés à protéger
BIRDS: ALLIES TO PROTECTThis varied and informative text, full of anecdotes from birds’ daily lives, will catch young readers’ attention and provide an introduction that just might pique their curiosity. An album to raise awareness among young generations about the fragile beauty of an endangered world.
GURGLESBillie isn’t your average reporter, and it’s a good thing, because her new field of investigation is none other than J’s digestive system. After entering the young boy’s mouth, she takes us with her into the depths of J’s organs. What is saliva made of? Why do we burp? How long is the intestine? What is microbiota and why is it so important? What is the best position for going poo? An original book in which science is closely linked to comic imagery to help children discover the functioning of the digestive system.
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Gaspard dans la nuit
GASPARD IN THE NIGHTCurled up in his bed, Gaspard is trying to fall asleep, but the night intimidates him. Aren’t the shadows inhabited? What was that strange noise? He is alone in the darkness, so alone… until a little mouse shows up and offers to help him find a friend. Their quest leads them into every room of the house, where they will meet a strange gallery of characters, who are also prey to various worries, just like Gaspard. But together they will manage to overcome them.A very sensitive book about children’s fears, the power of dreams, and friendships that take root without you even noticing.
RIGHTS SOLDRights sold in 2 languages: English, German
I PROMISE YOUI promise you some "again" and some "one last time." I promise you some "it’s okay" and some "you’ll do better next time." I promise you some "tidy up your room," "blow your nose," "zip up your coat, yes, all the way up," "say hello, goodbye, and see you soon." I promise you some "wow, that’s beautiful!" I promise you some "never!" And some "always!" I promise you some “I will be there no matter what.”
RIGHTS SOLDRights sold in 4 languages: English, Spanish & Catalan, Italian
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Harcèlement
HARASSMENTPsychological and sexual harassment, but also harass-ment at school and cyberbullying, this book offers up a very wide panorama of the different forms of harassment with definitions, mechanisms, consequences, and tools to fight this multifaceted curse. With a very factual presentation style and based on the very latest data, this inventory of harassment encourages the reader to understand, to act, and to stand up!
LITTLE MONKEYFrom the “little monkey” who begins his life tightly snug-gled up against his mother to the "big cutie" learning how to walk, this book incites us to marvel again and again at the 6 key moments of baby’s first year.With this cloth book, toddlers are invited to revisit all of the important stages in motor skills: being held in their parents’ arms, rolling onto their back and tummy, getting up on all fours, sitting, and finally, standing up. Each time, the baby is given an evocative and affectionate animal nickname.
9782732496504 | 2021 | 6 pages 16x16 cm | 12.90 €
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Sirènes de légende
LEGENDARY MERMAIDSWho are they and what do they want? From time immemo-rial and all over the world, sea creatures have never ceased to be the object of fantasy. In this picture book, illustrated by the talented Laura Pérez, discover their incredible des-tinies, their poetic quests, and their passionate adventures!
ORDINARY HEROESA man who digs into an Indian mountain for 20 years, a postman who shapes his ideal palace over a period of 33 years, and a dog that keeps waiting for his deceased master at Shibuya’s train station every night for 10 years… Self- sacrifice or obsession? Madness or genius? True charac-ters that are not mentioned in history books, but who tell the story of the world.
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Mon père est un super-héros
MY FATHER'S A SUPERHEROThe irresistible words of a young boy whose admiration for his father, a doctor, is rivaled only by his humor. Tender and funny, this picture book by Arnaud Cathrine, illustrated by the talented Charles Berbérian, is a delightful and emo-tional read.
THAT'S MY HOME!In the mountains, in the desert, on the ice field... This simple and elegant vocabulary book invites children on a world tour to discover 7 landscapes in relief. With each double-page spread, readers will enjoy finding the animal traditionally associated with the represented landscape: for instance, the wolf in the forest, the scorpion in the desert, or even the man in the city. A book to introduce the youngest of readers to the different landscapes, make them aware of ecological issues, and fill them with wonder.
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Nos voisins les insectes
OUR NEIGHBORS THE INSECTSNo need to go into the yard to observe insects! These plentiful little creatures often choose to live inside our homes without our permission. Some seem disgusting, like the little flies that lay eggs on our fruit, the acarids that invade our beds, or the millipede with its legs stuck in the bathtub. Some seem more pleasant, like the ant carrying a big breadcrumb in the kitchen, the ladybird trying to hibernate in the living room, or the butterfly in the attic. But all of them are fascinating…
THE SKYWe travel through different strata of the atmosphere to discover the animals, the machines, and the meteoroids that can be found there and the many meteorological phe-nomena that heckle our skies. Here is an ascent that allows the reader to recognize the different clouds, to understand pollination or the cycle of day and night, to contemplate the stars and migrating birds, to witness a tornado and an eclipse, but also to become aware of atmospheric and light pollution and of the consequences of human activity. An exceptionally beautiful book featuring cut-outs and flaps.
RIGHTS SOLDRights sold in 6 languages : English, Italian, German, Spanish & Catalan, Polish
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Pop-up Lune
THE POP-UP MOON BOOKWhat would the moon look like if you could see it from up close? How were man’s first footsteps on the moon? Learn everything about this mysterious and beautiful satellite. Half or full, the moon fascinates everyone with its poetic atmosphere. A perfect subject for a large-scale pop-up.
RIGHTS SOLDSold in 6 languages: Spanish & Catalan, English, Italian, Dutch, simplified Chinese
WHITEA STORY IN THE MOUNTAINSIn the mountains where he grew up, a young boy discovers a fox stealing leftovers near his house. After following it into the woods, the child realizes that he is lost. A wild race ensues against the fog eating away at the contours of the mountains and engulfing everything in its thick whiteness.
La Martinière Jeunesse www.lamartinierejeunesse.fr
Le mur
THE WALLCaroline Fait’s The Wall evokes all walls that have been erected through time and that are omnipresent today throughout the world: in the United States, Hungary, Israel, Korea, Morocco… Whether they are made of concrete or more insidious, they protect, forbid, divide, and seem impassable. The author’s simple and true words, like her young character, are beautifully interpreted by Eric Puybaret with an expressionist intensity.
HOW I FIXED NINA'S SMILEGaspard is a serious little boy. Too serious for his mocking and bickering parents who are disorganized, chaotic, crazy, and wacky. But Gaspard doesn't give up: it's his job to see to daily life. After all, if he doesn’t, who would take care of Annabelle, his little sister, and Paracetamol, the monkey who survived life in a laboratory? And Gaspard takes his responsibilities very seriously! Until the day when he accidentally makes the beautiful Nina cry. Gaspard will do whatever it takes to bring a smile back to her face.
DYSFFERENTCharlemagne... What a strange name for a child! Without a name like that, Charly is sure that he would be perfectly normal... except for a few adjectives. The adults in his life say that he’s too distracted, disorderly, and disorganized... And his classmates never miss an opportunity to make fun of him. Charlemagne is dyslexic, dysorthographic, and dyspraxic. But whoever said that multi-dys children are good for nothing? Maybe being different is an opportunity!
PIERRE THE THIEFIn his village, Pierre filches anything that attracts his eye. But because the villagers know him well, they simply go to his place to recuperate their belongings since he always gives them back. The inhabitants have accepted him as he is, and even the local police let him be. But one day, a more serious robbery occurs in a vacation home. This time, Pierre denies any involvement. A rural novel about goodwill, tolerance, and solidarity, which boosts morale and restores meaning to the idea of humanism.
PHOBIASophia is a great student. But when she starts middle school, everything changes. Her grades drop, her friends drift away, and anxiety eats away at her. Until the day when she no longer feels capable of walking through the school gate. With the help of her parents and her few remaining friends, she will finally find the name for her affliction: she suffers from school phobia. A novel that demystifies and invites readers to discuss a subject that affects many teenagers today.
THE GUARDIAN OF THE MOABISMobou is a 10-year-old Baka Pygmy. He lives in a camp located in the heart of the Congo Basin. The mysterious forest teeming with life is his favorite playground. One day, the people of the forest receive a visit from an official in Kinshasa: the government has just sold a portion of their territory to foreign loggers. The Pygmies are ordered to move... to huts made of concrete. In response, Mobou and his family set up a whole arsenal of defenses.
PLASTIC APOCALYPSEOriginally, Plastivorax was a breakthrough in biotechnology. It was going to enable us to treat all plastic waste on Earth without residue or pollution. On the flip side, its inventor would pocket billions of dollars. But we hadn't counted on "that fatal little detail." A detail that this apprentice sorcerer (who thought he had mastered everything, even the laws of nature) refused to see. The result: nothing less than the end of the world, well… as we know it.
UNDER THE STARSYaëlle has a handicapped older brother, Pierrot. One mor-ning, she invites him to come to school with her. Pierrot is thrilled: he has dreamt of going to the school for normal people for so long. But when students make fun of him, he loses his composure. He runs away and wanders into the city, where he meets the Lady, who lives in the street in a cardboard castle.
BEAU SÉJOUR RESIDENCEIt's official: the new favorite animal of little girls and boys everywhere is the soft-haired bigfluffur. Unicorns are a thing of the past! While waiting to reclaim their former glory, the unicorns will therefore enjoy a well-deserved rest at the Beau Séjour Residence. With a swimming pool, a spa, fitness classes, a hairdresser, a tea room, and shows and various activities, life at the residence is a dream for the unicorns and other animals that have fallen from grace... Well, almost…
ANTS IN MY PANTS!Can you stand on one leg like a flamingo? Yawn like a hippopotamus? Move backwards like a crayfish? Scratch your back like a bear?In this playful book, with charming pastel illustrations, children discover the world of animals as well as their own bodies: the character on the left-hand page reproduces the animal's movements on the right-hand page, and the reader can too! A fun read that’s sure to inspire bonding moments between parents and children.
ELEPHANTS FROM A TO ZDid you know that elephants are scared of bees and not mice, or that they can be as quiet as a cat? Combining narratives of all kinds (excerpts from the author’s diaries from his travels in Africa, a short story from Kipling, and other extraordinary stories), scholarly information, and anecdotes, the goal of this elephant “encyclopedia” is to be both exhaustive and atypical.
CRAZY CARTOnce upon a time, a rooster, a dog, and a cat lived together in a lovely small house. But when a hurricane devastates their home, they set off on a makeshift cart in search of a new place to live. At the end, when our heroes are attacked by a pack of wolves, the stunned reader suddenly sees the cart transforming itself, and realizes that there are now 10 friends instead of 3! Now start the book over and you’ll see the cart gradually change while animals join this crazy expedition.
HIMBOO HUMBOOHimboo Humboo is a very friendly and very furry monster. But this morning, Himboo Humboo is in a bad mood. He’s having trouble reading the newspaper. From the editor- in-chief to the doctor, from the doctor to the specialist, Himboo Humboo searches in vain for the solution to his problem. Finally, thanks to the perspicacity of a little human, he finally gets the answer: it’s not a big deal; he’s just become shortsighted! There’s no doubt about it, life is clearer and more colorful with glasses!
EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT DOGSIn this book, a little boy introduces us to his dog Tubby. That’s his name because he has a big tummy. He doesn’t always smell very good, he snores, he sounds like a washing machine when he breathes, and he eats shoes. He annoys grownups and doesn’t really serve much of a purpose, but we love him so much!
MEDOR'S DOUBLE LIFEA starving and scraggy wolf is dragging himself around town, looking for something to eat. Drawn by a delicious aroma, he scratches at the door of a luxurious mansion. A nice lady, thinking he is an abandoned dog, takes him in and decides to adopt him. But in exchange for a full belly, he will have to make a serious effort. And what would happen if the old lady were to die? Would he be able to control his wild instincts?
IN THE SUITCASEOnce upon a time, there was a little man who was packing his suitcase to go on a trip. Sailing the open seas, climbing mountains, and diving into the depths of the ocean, the little man (and the reader with him!) discovers one surprise after another. We progress through the book by lifting flaps (more than 35!), which work as obstacles that our little man must overcome to continue his journey. Throughout his adventures, he’ll need the objects in his suitcase to move forward, but he’ll also find new items to tuck inside. What will be left inside at the end of the trip?!
MY FABULOUS TREASURE MAPAt the crossroads between the “book where you are the hero" and "seek-and-find," this original book invites you to take part in a great journey! Head out in search of a fabulous treasure along with a mysterious map to unfold, a guide with great adventurers to help you on your quest, and a magic mirror that allows you to explore the images and decrypt hidden messages.
MURDO: THE BOOK OF IMPOSSIBLE DREAMSMurdo, an imaginary little yeti, is the narrator of this collection of short stories. Each page describes one of his dreams: to knit a sweater with the words of a poem, to hide in a shoe, to confide in a pebble, to eat an "everything" sandwich, to build a bridge between day and night... Illus-trated by Eva Offredo’s simple and mischievous artwork, Alex Cousseau magnificently conveys all of the poetry of childhood.
OUR FORTIt’s the holidays! The sun is shining and the grass is high in the fields. Each day, 3 friends meet up and walk through the countryside to go to their fort. But one day, the wind is blowing and the branches are shaking in the trees... A storm is coming! The walk is thus transformed into a great adventure as the peaceful countryside becomes a threatening landscape full of perils. The 3 friends will remain united, hand in hand, until they reach their shelter and find out if the fort survived the storm...
OOLIVIA THE OWLOolivia, a majestic barn owl, observes the world from up high on her branch. She usually pays no attention to humans, but she’s been intrigued by a little girl. This little human is not like the others: she likes to go out at night and isn’t scared of the dark. She knows how to greet the trees and how to listen to the sounds of the forest. An odd friendship will grow between them. One night, when the little girl is chased down by a wild sow, Oolivia will help her find her way back home.
STORIES TO PICK AND CHOOSEA child walking on a wire over hungry crocodiles, a wolf climbing a cream cake, an alien caught in the headlights of a car... Philippe Lechermeier, a renowned author of children's literature, immersed himself in the magnificent, strange, funny, and surprising universe of 50 images by Christian Roux to give us more than 30 original and varied stories.
PROUD TO BE AN ONLY CHILD(BUT NOT FOR MUCH LONGER!)Our narrator is an only child and he likes it that way! Why would he want to have a little brother or sister? His parents adore and spoil him. A lot of his friends aren’t so lucky and have to put up with a brother, or worse, a sister! Sharing toys? Not being the center of the world? No thanks! But the narrator appears to be in total denial. He doesn’t want to see what seems obvious to the reader: he is about to lose his only-child status (and it’s for the best!)
VOCABULARY BOOK OF THE NATURAL WORLDDiscover more than 50 fruits, flowers, vegetables, and animals in this very large-format picture book with so-mething for everyone. The vivid and vibrant paintings by Martin Jarrie, an internationally known artist, immerse us in a rich, varied, and colorful natural world. Younger readers will enjoy discovering the world while adults will revel in the impressive paintings and surprising associations, like nature itself!
THE BLUE SKYA caterpillar emerges from its egg and begins to discover the world around him. At first, everything is blurry. All of the sounds, sights, and smells blend together. But page after page, the universe gradually comes into focus. On the left, we follow the caterpillar’s evolution. On the right, in beautiful grayscale pictures, we observe nature through the animal’s eyes.
Sorcières ! Une histoire des sorcières à travers l'art
WITCHES! A HISTORY OF WITCHES IN ARTThe witch has existed throughout history. For children, she is a fantastical creature amongst others. However, this is far from being the case. As the ultimate object of fear, she has taken on different faces throughout history: from the powerful and devouring woman to the ugly old lady in fairy tales or a naive girl allegedly possessed by the Devil, the figure of the witch has inspired many artists and is currently in the process of being redeemed.
HOW DID CORN APPEAR ON EARTH?A traditional folk tale from Argentina, bilingual French and Spanish with a CD in both languages. What is the connection between a nose and a corncob? How did corn appear on earth?
Le Verger des Hespérides www.editionslevergerdeshesperides.com
Tout ça pour quelques grains de sel
ALL THAT FOR A FEW GRAINS OF SALTA traditional Georgian tale, bilingual in French and Geor-gian, with a CD in both languages. How did just a few grains of salt drive a nice man completely insane? In this tale, the first event causes the second, which causes the third, and so on. Ages 3+.
FIND OUT MORE> Selected to be in the 2020 edition of the guide book to Georgia "Le petit futé"
ANIMAL OOPIZOOTICSToday, Mr. B’s class is going to the zoo. So, what do the children know about the animals? Well, the gorilla wants to play hide-and-seek, the lemurs dream of pie fights, and the big cats would kill it at jazz playing. And what about the penguins? They wish they could ride a roller coaster. They told the children themselves, so there’s no doubt about it!
1000 COWSA farmer lives happily with his 3 cows. One day, a man in a suit comes to his farm. He finds the farmer’s milk so delicious that he suggests that he should produce even more. It seems like a good idea and he adds 3 more cows, then 4 more, then 7 more... And so on. Soon enough, the poor farmer is utterly overwhelmed. His 3 original cows end up running away. As he chases after them, he realizes that more is not always a good thing!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: simplified Chinese, Turkish, Polish
BERTIE & TWIGBertie is looking for Twig, her kitten. Did he take the bus? Did he go to the theater? Or maybe he was hungry and went to the market? Meanwhile, Twig is also looking for his friend Bertie. She probably went for a walk in the city. Did she go to the bakery to buy some sweet treats?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: simplified Chinese, Korean
BARRY & MELVIN2 fat sparrows named Barry and Melvin live in a supermar-ket, where they stuff themselves all day long. Life is so easy there! But one day, a migratory bird gets lost and ends up in their supermarket. He tells them about the wonders of the outside world. Although they initially make fun of him, once he leaves, they decide to go after him. Along the way, they realize that they don’t want to give up the sun, wind, or open skies. After much debate, they choose freedom and nature.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Arabic, simplified Chinese
DINO LOVEWhen Mrs. Dino asks Mr. Dino how much he loves her, he replies that he loves her higher than a diplodocus, bigger than a triceratops, and the list goes on, because there are so many ways to say, "I love you."
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in Korean
9782371650275 | 2018 | 24 pages 16x16 cm | 9.00 €
Père Fouettard www.perefouettard.fr
Carnivore
CARNIVOREWhen a cricket notices that insects keep disappearing one by one, he decides to investigate. Throughout his adventure, he meets many different insects and finally discovers that the carnivorous plant living in the terrarium is the guilty party! Having solved the mystery, he leads his remaining comrades to freedom.
MALVINAMalvina is a very imaginative little girl. She’s constantly inventing incredible machines to assist or entertain her in her daily life. Her mother, on the other hand, spends most of her time worrying about every little thing. Malvina wishes that all of her mother’s worries would magically fly away. Drawing on all of her creativity, the young girl decides to invent a machine that will appease her mother’s worries. But things don’t go quite as planned...
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan
INKREDIBLE OCTOPUSThanks to his mom, Little Octopus learns to walk, swim, and most of all, to spew ink! But he will soon discover that ink can have other purposes in addition to chasing away enemies... which is not always to his friends’ liking!
MOUSELANDOnce upon a time, some mice lived in a country called Mouseland. Their society was a lot like ours and they even voted. Strangely enough, though, they happened to vote massively for... cats. Big, fat cats. Until one day, a mouse had an earthshaking new idea. A funny parable for unders-tanding our society.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 6 languages: Korean, traditional Chinese, Polish, Spanish, Swedish
Mirette : La taupe qui voulait voir plus loin que le bout de son nez
MIRETTETHE MOLE WHO WANTED TO SEE FURTHER THAN THE END OF HER NOSEMirette is a little mole who wants to discover the world and find her own little hole to call home. So she sets out to travel the tunnels with a cheesecake in her backpack, a dessert that all moles love. Throughout her journey, she meets all kinds of animals with very strange lifestyles. While enjoying a meal with 3 new friends, Mirette has a genius idea: if sharing good food brings people together, why not open a restaurant? An adorable story about self-discovery that offers an amusing look at our modern lives.
MY NANNY IS A GIRAFFEArsène’s new nanny is quite impressive with her huge legs and long neck. Having a giraffe as a friend is so much fun; when you climb on top of her head, you see the world from a different perspective. But little by little, Arsène notices signs appearing on the doors of shops and parks: "No long-necked animals allowed.” Arsène refuses to let things slide and decides to take action.
MY DADDY IS A FISHOn the first day of school, a little boy is confused to hear the other kids ask about his father: he’s never had one. "My daddy went back to the sea, ‘cause he’s a fish," he announces proudly, yet slightly embarrassed. He tries hard to convince everyone (and mostly himself) that this is true! But when they call him a liar, he goes to the sea, hoping to find his father. Instead, he meets a man who could become his father.
RADEGONDE AND THE DRAGONIn a quiet town nestled on a riverbank, people fear the heavy rains that foretell the coming of a terrible dragon. When one day the beast emerges from its dark lair in the depths of the earth and attacks the town, enough is enough! Young Radegonde, a brave and inventive girl, decides to deliver the town from this plague. She comes up with a plan to get rid of the monster once and for all. But when the reader turns the book around, it’s the dragon’s turn to give her side of the story.
PÈRE FOUETTARD & SAINT NICHOLASEvery year, Saint Nicholas visits the good kids and gives them lots of candy, but who has to brush their teeth afterward to keep them from getting cavities? Père Fouet-tard! This is his real story.
SHEPHERD AND WOLFA wolf and a shepherd live on the same mountain. Although they’re enemies by nature, they both experience the same fears and joys. Maybe there’s room for both of them in the end? With sensitivity and restraint, this book touches upon the sometimes all-too-intense debate surrounding reintroducing wolves into Europe.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 7 languages: simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, English, Korean, Japanese…
FIND OUT MORE> "Incorruptibles" Book Prize 2019-2020
RICK THE LOUSE AND THE MIGRATORY LICEBored with life at home, a young louse named Rick sets out to travel the world. Hopping from head to head, he meets many lice, each odder than the last: lazy lice and workaholic lice, angry lice and hungry lice... But they don’t get along very well, until Rick teaches them how to coexist. Together, they set out on a whirlwind of danger and unexpected adventures.
THE DRAGON WHO BREATHED ANYTHING BUT FIREBernard is a strong and brave dragon. He’s so formidable that all of the soldiers from the surrounding area are com-peting to defeat him. But one day, the most unbelievable thing happens: he can’t breathe fire anymore. He breathes all sorts of things, except for beautiful, scorching flames: a vase, an electric guitar, a boomerang, a basketball… How will he defend himself against knights in shining armor? How will he roast his marshmallows? And more impor-tantly, what’s going on? Did someone cast a spell on him? Did he eat something that was past its expiration date?
THE CARGO SHIPA seagull flies above the cargo ship. He spots the Captain, who looks so small from the sky that he almost doesn’t recognize him. Tonight, the bird will follow the ship, fighting the wind and waves. Above all, the seagull mustn’t lose sight of the Captain. He will fly between the darkness of the sky and the sea, watching over the Captain until he returns safely to port.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Korean, English - North America
THE MONSTER IN THE MIRRORWhen she looks in the mirror, Louise sees only flaws, a real monster! And yet, her little brother sees her as a hero and Dad says that she’s a real clown. She is the comfiest bed ever for her cat Slipper and a great adventurer in the eyes of her friend Anaïs. Yes, Louise is all of these things, and much more!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Korean, traditional Chinese
9782371650312 | 32 pages 23x23 cm | 13.00 €
Père Fouettard www.perefouettard.fr
Les Bizarres
THE FREAKSIn the kitchen I hear "Zaaam" and in the bathroom I hear "Plooop" and in the cellar I hear "Quack." Who is making these strange sounds?! Each page unveils a new room and a new strange creature: 15 surprising Freaks. They hide in the house and play with their favorite objects, turning the house into a fantastic playground.
THE POWER OF DIVERSITYBIRDS OF ALL FEATHERS FLOCK TOGETHEROne morning in the chicken coop, panic reigns. Marcel, the white rooster, is missing. The fox is to blame, no doubt about it. The black, red, and white chickens decide to raise an army and wage war against the predator. But getting organized is much more complicated than they expected... Who should lead? How should they form ranks?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 10 languages: simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Korean…
FIND OUT MORE> 24,000 copies sold in France > "Incorruptibles" Book Prize 2017-2018 Cultura Best Picture Book Prize 2016 Feu Follet Prize 2017
THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCEBIRDS OF ALL FEATHERS PARADE TOGETHEREveryone is astonished when Marinette, a black hen, confesses that she would like to have red feathers. Why would she want that? For Firmin, there is nothing to discuss: black hens are black, white hens are white, red hens are red, that’s the way things are. This debate gives Noémie an idea: why not organize a big carnival parade during which everyone can dress however they want and express their true selves?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Polish, Italian
TWO BEARS"Once upon a time, there was one, no... two bears on an ice floe, no... in a forest..." Will the narrator be able to tell his story? Brown Bear and White Bear are determined to reclaim their destiny.
THE POWER OF WORKING TOGETHERBIRDS OF ALL FEATHERS BROOD TOGETHERSitting on eggs is essential to keeping future little chicks warm. But it’s a bit boring, and it’s a lot of pressure. Can the hens take breaks? Why not make the roosters participate?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 7 languages: Catalan, simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish...
VOODOO COLORING BOOKWhat if Shango’s tunic was blue instead of red? What if the scales of the snake Dan were all of the colors of the rainbow? What if the zombies had purple skin? It’s up to the children to decide!
9782371650480 | 2019 | 28 pages 25x25 cm | 9.00 €
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Vodou
VOODOOFar from scary clichés, this book explores the history of this culture without borders, its rituals, and its fascinating pantheon with strong and fiery yet very "human" divinities and spirits. From the history of slavery to contemporary dances, from Africa to Louisiana, from Shango the Warrior to Oshun the Goddess of Love, this vividly illustrated album invites children (and older readers) to play, dream, wonder, think, and grow.
WOLF-CHILDOn a cold winter night, a she-wolf saves an abandoned baby and returns her to humans. 5 years later, the wolf becomes a mother and can’t stop thinking about the little girl. When she discovers that the child is being mistreated, she rescues her again.
FOX DIVES INNeighbor’s new cleaning product works really well. A little too well, in fact, because it destroys everything in its path. Luckily, Fox is on the scene. When he sees the poison run-ning into the sewers and into the river, he jumps onto his bike to save the animals from disaster. But once it’s out of the bottle, the product is impossible to stop. What are they to do? A fable to illustrate the problem of water pollution.
BEING AFRAID"Teen Philosophy" is a collection of books for teenagers that presents a philosophical perspective on issues they face in their everyday lives and subjects that directly concern them: love, liberty, happiness, etc. The aim is to give them a taste for philosophy, to teach them to think for themselves, and to help them grow into autonomous adults. Each author contributes a personal reflection on the subject at hand, based on concrete examples.Other books: Lying - Falling in Love - Disobeying - Dying - Stealing - Dreaming - Getting Revenge - Being Jealous - Wasting Time
MISSION: SALVAGINGVinciane Okomo leads children down a path of common sense and creativity to discover the art of salvaging. To this end, she offers all kinds of tips and crafts with a wide va-riety of materials: stitching from old clothes, weaving with plastic bags, handcrafting furniture from cardboard boxes... A gold mine of simple ideas with step-by-step illustrations.
MISSION: DISCONNECTINGA journalist specializing in the use of digital technologies for over 20 years, Laurence Bril offers a clear analysis of the di-gital world: news or intox, online friends, impact on health, harassment, etc. She invites children to ask themselves the right questions and proposes solutions to enable them to learn to make their own choices. She also explores the other side of the digital problem, which is rarely discussed with children: pollution.
La Famille Puzzle : Petites chroniques d'une famille recomposée
THE PUZZLE FAMILYSTORIES FROM A BLENDED FAMILYVery different from Pascale Bougeault's other work, these chronicles of a blended family alternate between funny, annoying, sweet, or explosive situations, like a series of short scenes from daily life. A graphic novel in black and white, to be read with the family of course!
JESUSHe is God’s messenger, the conqueror of evil, and a won-derful storyteller. The life of Jesus is presented through 15 portraits that show God at work in the lives of men.Joëlle Chabert is an author of religious books for children and Marcelino Truong is a famous Franco-Vietnamese illustrator.
BUBBLEToday, it’s up to Bubble to fetch food for his family in the big ocean. It’s his first time! From the safety of the cave, he looks to the left, then to the right, and for the first time ever, ventures out into the world. Throughout this eventful expedition, he will zigzag with delight, clumsily bump into things, and make new friends (and enemies) before finally returning home that evening with a great story to tell and wonderful memories.
ARCHIBALD OF HOLYCLAWSArchibald of Holyclaws is not your average cat: he is of noble birth and as such, deserves to be treated with royal care. When he is adopted by Lila, he discovers the joys of domestic life. Then Lila falls in love with her neighbor, who moves in with them. Soon the 2 women are expecting a child. Although Archibald tries his best to uphold his ancestors’ traditions and code of honor, he can’t resist a nice salmon pâté or a warm cuddle!
CLIC AND CLOCClic and Cloc are the best of friends, and they always have been. They’re practically attached at the hip. Until one day, Cloc disappears. Clic panics and goes looking for him, “Have you seen Cloc?” Without his friend by his side, he’s not sure who he is... Without Cloc, is he still Clic?
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 3 languages: Chinese, Korean, Portuguese
CINDERELLA AND THE FURRY SLIPPERSOnce upon a time, a young girl named Cinderella lived with her awful stepmother and sisters. Ring any bells? You’re probably thinking about a magnificent carriage, a sparkling gown, and gorgeous glass slippers? Think again! This Cinderella goes to the ball in a turnip-carriage, a hideous dress, and furry slippers! As for the Prince, watch out: he’s not charming in the least!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Chinese, Korean, Italian, Spanish
FIND OUT MORE> 4,000 copies sold in France > Theater adaptation
DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF GIRLSA declaration of 15 articles written in the manner of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. Each article tackles a stereotype that weighs on girls: the diktat of appearance, prejudices about academic performance, clichés about feminine behaviors and tastes, etc. Presented through sarcastic, humorous, and imaginative scenes, like 15 little comic strips.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 10 languages: UK/Ireland, Latin America, Turkish, Italian, Vietnamese...
DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF BOYSJust like girls, boys have the right to cry, play with dolls, wear pink, not be superheroes, and love whomever they want: girls or boys (or both). A declaration of 15 articles written in the manner of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. Each article tackles a stereotype that weighs on boys: the diktat of courage and strength, prejudices about academic performance, clichés about male behavior and tastes, etc. Presented through sarcastic, humorous, and imaginative scenes, like 15 little comic strips.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 10 languages: UK/Ireland, Latin America, Turkish, Italian, Vietnamese
ESTHER AND MANDRAGOREA WITCH AND HER CATBreaking news at the School for Witches: Esther, a first-year student, has received the First Prize for Curiosity! She receives a pass for the Other World, that of the humans. Her cat Mandragore, who only ever thinks of taking a nap, will sure be thrilled! Plus, they’ll have to help Zoe find her cat. A few magic tricks might be needed along the way!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Ukrainian, Spanish
EN GARDE!Once upon a time, in a remote forest, an army lived in a big castle that had never been attacked, so no one really worried about protecting it anymore. Except for one girl knight, who was always preparing for a potential attack while the others napped. Tired of being inactive, she decides to train her troops to become better at relaxing. One day, the castle gets attacked and the knight leads her lazy army to victory through an absurd fight, filled with sun chairs and hammocks instead of swords!
I DON'T LIKE BEING PRETTYI do NOT like to be pretty. But every day before school, Mom checks to make sure that my dress is ironed, my hair is combed, my tights are pulled tight, and my shoes are polished. Every morning, it's the same thing. Everyone always says, "She's so pretty!” Heaven forbid if I roll my eyes or stick my fingers in my nose!
Tout pour devenir une sorcière : Petit guide à l'husage des princesses qui s'ennuient
HOW TO BECOME A WITCHA HANDBOOK FOR BORED PRINCESSESTired of the old spinning wheel? Maybe you don’t want to marry the pimply suitor that your father has in mind? Have you always secretly wanted to cast spells? Look no further, this book is for you! In 10 steps, Philomene will teach you how to become the most devilish of all witches.
MEAN LITTLE GIRLSWhoever said that all little girls are angels? Curls and rosy cheeks are not a sure sign of gentleness and obedience, just ask their terrorized little brothers, disfigured goldfish, or tortured dolls! Behind their smiles, Ursula, Zazie, Philomène, and their friends are actually delightfully mean. A book featuring Mr. Tan’s caustic rhymes and the offbeat humor of Caroline Hüe.
I DON'T LIKE SOCCER“I don't like soccer. But Dad loves it. So every Sunday, rain or shine, we head to the soccer field.” Lucien hates soccer, practicing, and running after a ball. But one day, when his coach assigns him to play goalkeeper, he makes a remarkable stop with his head by the greatest of chances. His team and his coach foresee a great future in soccer for him, but as Lucien has already said, he does NOT like soccer.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 2 languages: Vietnamese, Swedish
SNOW WHITE AND THE 77 DWARFSOnce upon a time, somewhere deep in the woods, a girl called Snow White was running away from a terrible witch when she came across a tiny house that belonged to 77 dwarfs. The dwarfs were very kind and told Snow White that she could stay if she agreed to take care of them and their house. Exhausted by the workload and the dwarfs’ tantrums, Snow White was only too happy to take a bite out of the apple and finally be able to sleep!
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in 5 languages: Chinese, Korean, Italian, Spanish
FIND OUT MORE> 7,000 copies sold in France > Theater adaptation
PEOPLE OF THE WAYDeep in the Amazon rainforest, when an indigenous tribe comes across the bulldozers of a deforestation company, the loggers massacre everyone, except for 2 sisters. A village takes them in and the younger sister adapts well to this new life. The eldest, however, has only one thought in mind: getting back to the forest to find their sister tribe and regain her freedom and her life.
RIGHTS SOLDPublished in German
FIND OUT MORE> 8,000 copies sold in France > Selected for: "Prix Dimoitou" 2017, "Prix de littérature
jeunesse de la Fête du livre de Saint-Étienne" 2017, "Prix Lire pour Demain (Prix du livre environnement)" 2018, "Prix Bermond-Boquié / Atlantide" 2018, "Prix le Primé des écoliers de Reims" 2018, "Prix 12-14 de la Foire du livre de Brive" 2017
THE BIG SPLASHToday is the class’s first trip to the swimming pool. Alix and Paulin are thrilled: they’re very good swimmers. As for Nino, he is terrified of water, but because he doesn’t want the others to laugh at him, he lies about being a master swimmer. Soon enough, he’ll realize that he’s not the only to be ashamed of something. Dorian feels fat in his swimsuit, Violette is embarrassed of her warts, and Hassan has a third nipple. Will Nino get up the courage to admit his fear to his classmates?
SOMEWHERE ELSE“In my country, children are little soldiers. In your country, children play with little soldiers.” “In my country, there’s war and I’m afraid to die. In your country, there’s peace and you’re afraid to live.” In 12 double-page spreads, David Guyon’s poetic words and Hélène Crochemore’s powerful illustrations reveal the tragedies and loneliness, but also the hopes in the hearts of children who dream, wherever they are, of somewhere else.
THE KING'S AMAZONS1892. In order to assert its influence against Germany, who backed the army of the King of Dahomey, France sent troops to this independent kingdom, which later became a colony and is now called Benin. The doctor of this expeditio-nary force takes his son, Alex, with him, in order to "make a man out of him." Rather ironic, as the King of Dahomey’s army was known and feared for its famous female warriors of unrivaled courage, called "the king's Amazons" by the Europeans.
THE FOX AND THE CROWNCroatia, late 19th century: Ana is 10 when she finds herself living in the streets on her own. She joins a group of street children led by the intriguing Dunja. She learns how to survive and becomes a skillful pickpocket, until one day she meets a French naturalist who takes her to France and adopts her. 10 years later, Dunja finds Ana and tells her a secret about her identity. Filled with twists and turns, this fast-paced plot is also a story of self-discovery, love, politics, and standing up for what is right.
FIND OUT MORE> 6,000 copies sold in France > "Prix Millepages" 2018 Selected for "Prix Libr'à Nous" 2019
THE TRUTH ABOUT GRANDPARENTS"My grandfather hates being called Grandpa or Grand-dad." "My grandma hates Grandmothers’ Day!" “My grandpa loves TV series!” This collection of 15 portraits of grandparents as seen by their grandchildren invites the reader to laugh, but also to cherish the diversity of grandparents. Not all grandparents are “old.” Not all grandparents are retired. Not all grandmothers like to knit. Some grandparents speak with an accent... A joyful anthology that will resonate with all grandparents.
THE SKIRT WARIn the schoolyard, Louise and her friends are constantly being chased by Teddy and his gang, who think that it’s great fun to flip up girls' skirts. One day, the girls decide to join forces and form an action group: HOOS (Hands off our skirts!). Together, they manage to make the boys see reason and put an end to this sexist game.
Couper, coller, dessiner : 100 projets pour expérimenter, rêver, créer avec vos enfants
CUT, PASTE & DRAW100 CREATIVE PROJECTS TO EXPERIMENT, DREAM, AND CREATEHelp your child discover the budding artist within with this book full of ideas! Explore all kinds of artistic mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, or cutting and pasting while learning basic techniques such as color coordination, perspective, or symmetry. Perfect for parents looking to encourage their child’s creativity, curiosity, and artistic confidence.
50 activités sans écran : Pour occuper les enfants
50 SCREEN-FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDSOn the weekends or during school vacations, help kids peel themselves away from their screens with activities that encourage movement and stimulate their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and motor skills. Parents will find a plethora of outdoor, indoor, and vacation activities as well as bonus jokes, puzzles, and guessing games. With this book, parents will be well-equipped for keeping their kids entertained, playing, and bonding... away from screens!
Le manuel du jeune aventurier : Exploration et découverte de la nature
THE YOUNG ADVENTURER'S MANUALEXPLORING AND DISCOVERING NATUREThis book is an indispensable guide for parents looking to encourage their children to explore and appreciate nature. Readers will find DIY projects for building essential adventuring objects such as a compass, a kite, or even a hut. They will also learn how to recognize different plants and animals and, under adult supervision, basic outdoor survival skills such as lighting a fire or fishing. Beautifully illustrated and chock-full of ideas, this manual is sure to spark the young adventurer’s imagination.