The Shelter - excerpt

The Shelter

Story by Céline Claire

Art by Qin Leng

• A N N IVERSA RY • DE L U EX IDE T NOI YEARS 5

For Emma, the little cheetah C. C. For the Lengs! Q. L.

The Shelter

Translation by Nick Frost and Catherine Ostiguy

Book design by Nadine Robert and Jolin Masson

Proof reading by Morgan Cummins

This edition published in 2023 by Milky Way Picture Books, an imprint of Comme des géants inc. Varennes, Quebec, Canada.

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Library and Archives Canada cataloguing in publication

Title: The shelter / Céline Claire; illustrations, Qin Leng.

Other titles: Abri. English

Names: Claire, Céline, author. | Leng, Qin, illustrator.

Description: Deluxe 5th anniversary edition. | Translation of: L’abri.

Identifiers: Canadiana 20220015058 | ISBN 9781990252235 (hardcover)

Classification: LCC PZ7.1.C537 Sh 2022 | DDC j843/.92—dc23

ISBN: 978-1-990252-23-5

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We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada.

We gratefully acknowledge for their financial support and publishing program the Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Canada.

The Shelter

Céline Claire Qin Leng

Morning is here. And when morning arrives, each household awakens.

Some wake up slowly…

some wake up gently…

and others wake up in a whirlwind!

Over honey on toast, families discuss the latest news.

But today, the news is grim.

A STORM IS COMING! A STORM IS COMING!

No need to panic — we must get ready! Gather firewood. Make provisions. Chase the worries away.

Everyone does their part diligently. Everyone must work together efficiently.

All are ready, waiting for the storm. Outside, the wind is blowing harder and harder.

But not to worry, everyone is inside, safe and sound.

Little Fox asks: “What if someone is out there?”

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A storm is about to hit the forest! As the animal families brace for the oncoming wind and snow, two unknown figures appear in the distance. Unsure of the duo’s motives, the families close their doors and their hearts to the strangers’ pleas to help weather the storm. That is, until Little Fox extends an olive branch that will keep the two strangers — and his own family — from being left out in the cold.

Five years later, as our world still struggles with discrimination against refugees and migrants, this story’s message of generosity and kindness toward others continues to resonate loudly, making it a true classic from our catalog. In honour of this milestone, we proudly present to you this Deluxe 5th Anniversary Edition of The Shelter.

ISBN 978-1-990252-23-5 U.S.

$19.99 Can. $24.99 51999

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The Shelter - excerpt

Published on May 8, 2023

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The Shelter DELUXE 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION A story by Celine Claire, illustrated by Qin Leng ISBN 978-1-990252-23-5 Price: $18.99 A powerful story about the importance of generosity, teaching us that kindness begets kindness. BLURB A big storm is about to hit the forest! As each of the animal families scramble to gather supplies and take shelter from the oncoming wind and show, two mysterious figures appear in the distance. Watching skeptically from their windows, unsure of the strangers’ motives, all of the families close their doors and their hearts to the strangers’ pleas to help themselves weather the storm… until Little Fox bravely steps up! With one very simple act of kindness, Little Fox extends an olive branch that will keep the two strangers — and his own family — from being left out in the cold.

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