Monsieur Ed — Family Portrait — Rights Catalogue 2021 by Monsieur Ed

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Monsieur Ed believes that art enriches our lives and makes the world a better place. It opens our minds and empowers us. Art can help relay experiences across space and time and create life-changing connections between people from all corners of the planet. Art can heal. Monsieur Ed also believes that art should be available to everyone and not reserved for the privileged few. Monsieur Ed believes that books are one of the most beautiful and powerful forms of art.

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VALÉRIE: I thought it would be fun to play with gender roles. To create some kind of ambiguity. I like to imagine Monsieur Ed as a weird old English gentleman. Who collects bow ties. Also, I love the art of drag. That might have something to do with it as well. Who knows! Monsieur Ed is a mystery, even to me!

Valérie: Oh, so you’re the breeze that keeps moving the papers around? GHOST: Maybe I am, maybe it’s the wind!

Ghost: Anything else? VALÉRIE: Yes, lots more, but I can’t recount all my life in these few pages. Oh, but I also won two prestigious design awards from South by Southwest and one Cannes Cyber Lion and a bunch of other stuff.

Ghost: Before you created Monsieur Ed, what were GHOST: You say that like it’s noyou doing? thing. VALÉRIE: Way back in the day, I studied anthropology and even participated in an archeological dig in Peru. GHOST: So you’re a little bit like Indiana Jones?

VALÉRIE: Well, it did not make me famous or rich...

Ghost: I see...what would you do if you weren’t a publisher? Any lingering dreams?

VALÉRIE: Yes, but with fewer VALÉRIE: Hum...I think I’d be a fovillains and adventure and without rensic pathologist, an FBI profiler, a whip! a textile artist, an anthropologist specializing in Southeast Asia, or GHOST: That’s no fun! So that was anything that would allow me to way back in the days....what else live in Southeast Asia for most of did you do? the year. VALÉRIE: For 13 years, I worked as an art director in big creative agencies and as a freelance art director and illustrator. I learned a lot about graphic design, branding, advertising, telling stories and thinking outside the box.

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GHOST: I don’t think any of those things would make you famous or rich...

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Ghost: Who is this Monsieur Ed, and where does the name come from?

VALÉRIE: ... GHOST: Let’s change the subject. VALÉRIE: Let’s!

GHOST: When I watch you work, I can tell you pay a lot of attention to details. You think no one is watching when you rewrite the letter A 35 times until you get the perfect shape, but I see you!

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Ghost: see you reading a lot, I miss reading, but it’s hard to turn the pages when you’re immaterial. If you could take only ONE book with you to your favourite Thai island, which one would it be? VALÉRIE: I can’t only pick one, really, it’s impossible… how about three? I love character-driven fiction, so let’s just say that these three books left such an impression on me, they haunt me as though they were my own stories. FIRST: The Secret History by Donna Tartt. I love how she creates deep and complex characters and introduces them slowly to the reader. SECOND: Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. It’s such a perfectly strange book. If you can get your hands on a copy, read it! Also, A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. I picked up this book while in Bangkok. I hesitated at first because it’s HUGE, and I had no room left in my luggage. But I’m glad I went the rest of the trip without underwear to make room for this book because it turned out to be one of my alltime favourites. GHOST: I never wear underwear...

VALÉRIE: OH! Just one more! A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. India, at its worst, is still delightful and haunting. AND ONE LAST, LAST, ONE, I PROMISE. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis. It’s written in such a way that, while reading it, I felt like I was going as crazy as Patrick Bateman. And also…

Ghost: We said one! Your luggage is going to weigh a ton, and I can’t help you with it! VALÉRIE: Ok, ok… but DavidFos-

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Such a challenging read! Ok, I’m done...for now!

Ghost: All this talking made me tired. How about we rest for a while? VALÉRIE: Sure, I’ll make us a cup of tea! GHOST: Sounds Good! THE END!

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Élénor isn’t dreaming, she’s going on an adventure

MONSIEUR ED IS NOT AFRAID OF THE DARK CREATED BY: Odette Barberousse DATE OF BIRTH: September 2020 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A little gem WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Dreams, nightmares, adventures, courage WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 3+ and insomniacs DIMENSIONS: 24.1 x 19.1 cm, hardcover PAGES: 64 ISBN: 978-2-924663-08-0

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Élénor is too curious to go to bed. Instead of sleeping, she’d rather play or do any other activity. One night, her mother tells her about Dreamland, a magical place where anything is possible. To go there, you just have to close your eyes and let yourself drift off to sleep. But Élénor doesn’t believe a word of it. What nonsense! A place like Dreamland can’t exist! Then, one night, she encounters What’s-His-Name, a strange creature with whom she will fly away to an unknown world. But Élénor isn’t dreaming – she’s going on an adventure!

What We Love About This Book

We discovered Aurélie’s work on Instagram, and we were immediately captivated and charmed by her style, the complexity and uniqueness of her illustrations, all drawn by hand. We loved the idea of a book with a dream-like structure. The story is told in a series of scenes that quickly transport us from one place and emotion to another, imitating the unpredictableness of dreams. A perfect bedtime story for the little ones who do not like to sleep!

The Author Odette Barberousse

As far back as she can remember, Aurélie Barbedette (known under the pen name of Odette Barberousse) always loved to draw. Nevertheless, it took her around 20 years and a few detours to finally realize it was the only thing she ever wanted to do with her life. She loves old things, black and white pictures and listening to her grandmother’s memories. When she became a mother, she discovered a passion for children’s literature. While reading to her sons every night, she came up with the idea of a little girl who’s too curious to go to sleep. Élénor is her first book.

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What We Love About This Book

This series is full of twists and turns. There’s plenty of drama and farcical humour and a villain who’s trying to be even more mischievous. Marthe plays with the codes of storytelling, giving readers a unique and incomparable experience. Accompanied by Richard’s illustrations, Mischief in the Wild West has become an instant classic and the kind of illustrated novel you’ll always want to come back to.

The Story

Armed with the strength of his foul breath and mischievous pranks, a super-disgusting villain rules over a small town in the Wild West and terrorizes its residents. This unscrupulous outlaw is having the time of his life until he realizes that unfortunately for him, despite all his wickedness, he loses and the good guys win in the end. But one day, out of sheer and unexpected luck, one of his evil ideas gives him the power to change his destiny.

The Author Marthe Pelletier

Marthe Pelletier has always been fascinated by crows. She even describes herself as a human crow and spends a lot of time at her cabin, feeding them and squawking with them. She once told us she’d always wanted to live in the Wild West as an outlaw. You could say Mischief in the Wild West is her unofficial fictional biography.

The Illustrator Richard Écrapou

As a child, Richard Écrapou terrorized his south-central Montréal neighbourhood. He scared the children and demanded lunch money, spray-painted the alley cats and trampled his neighbours’ flowerbeds. Eventually, he gave that all up to become a cartoonist with a unique style. He was the perfect choice to bring the Mischief in the Wild West trilogy to life.

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MONSIEUR ED LOVES RED LEATHER BOOTS WRITTEN BY: Marthe Pelletier ILLUSTRATED BY: Richard Écrapou DATE OF BIRTH: May 2016 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A unique and hilarious illustrated novel WHAT IS IT ABOUT? The Wild Wild West WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 6+ and real cowboys DIMENSIONS: 15.2 x 20.8 cm, softcover PAGES: 128 ISBN: 978-2-924-663-01-1

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The Author Marthe Pelletier

Marthe Pelletier would have loved to live in the Wild West. Unfortunately for her, she was born a few hundred years too late. She worked in documentary filmmaking for more than 20 years, all the while jotting down ideas for children’s books. In 2000, she decided to switch gears: she would write children’s literature and just watch documentaries. Also, she really has a thing for crows.

The Illustrator Richard Écrapou

Richard Écrapou is a veteran of the underground comic book scene, working in the shadows under his many aliases (Richard Suicide and William Parano). Born Richard Beaulieu in 1961, he now lends his expertise, badass attitude, quirky big-nosed characters and witty humour to the world of children’s literature, to our immense delight.

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us a hilarious, clever and irreverent series with multiple layers and complex characters. We also love how Richard’s illustrations always bring something more to the text.

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The wicked CRAAA is now meaner than ever. He believes he’ll easily come out on top for once at the end of this new story, because he’s seen it, written in black and white: by incredible and unexpected luck, the winner is… a villain! But has CRAAA become mean enough to dethrone the winner of this terrible story, the despicable Smiley Pat, the worst bandit in the Wild West? It’s highly doubtful. Especially since the Fiery Lolita makes him want to be a little less wicked and a lot less disgusting… these two won’t make his life easy, that’s for sure!

“You know, What We Love This Book when I was a kid, About Creating high-quality western I always thought graphic novels in the 2010s for a young audience – I’d grow up to be – especially is not an easy task or a popular trend, but Marthe and Richard a hero.” nailed it. They succeed in bringing

WRITTEN BY: Marthe Pelletier ILLUSTRATED BY: Richard Écrapou DATE OF BIRTH: October 2019 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A picture book for grown ups WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Love and adventure in the West WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 8-10 and romantic cowboys DIMENSIONS: 15.2 x 20.8 cm, soft cover PAGES: 128 ISBN: 978-2-924-663-10-3

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The wicked CRAAA is now meaner than ever. He believes he’ll easily come out on top for once at the end of this new story, because he’s seen it, written in black and white: by incredible and unexpected luck, the winner is… a villain! But did CRAAA become mean enough to dethrone the winner of this terrible story, the despicable Smiley Pat, the worst bandit in the Wild West? It’s highly doubtful. Especially since the Fiery Lolita makes him want to be a little less wicked and a lot less disgusting… these two won’t make his life easy, that’s for sure!

The Author Marthe Pelletier

The Illustrator Richard Écrapou

us a hilarious, clever and irreverent series with multiple layers and complex characters. We also love how Richard’s illustrations always bring something more to the text.

MONSIEUR ED LOVES A GOOD DUEL WRITTEN BY: Marthe Pelletier ILLUSTRATED BY: Richard Écrapou DATE OF BIRTH: October 2019 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A picture book for grown ups WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Love and adventure in the West WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 6+ and romantic cowboys DIMENSIONS: 15.2 x 20.8 cm, soft cover PAGES: 128 ISBN: 978-2-924-663-10-3

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Now that Sam is a ghost, he’s not afraid of anything anymore. When he was alive, he was scared of almost everything. Well, to be honest, he was scared of everything! Basketballs and swings terrified him, while skipping ropes and white sheets horrified him. He was even scared of cute little bunny rabbits. Bunny rabbits, you say! Yes, and that’s not all. To find out Sam’s long list of fears, let’s meet up in… hell! Don’t worry, everybody is very friendly!

The Author Valérie Picard

What We Love About This Book

We love it because it tells us a lot about life, seizing the day and facing our fears! These subjects are very dear to our hearts. We all have to deal with fears and worries at some point in our lives, and this is especially true for kids. We love how the book tackles a difficult subject through quirky humour and how the text and illustrations complement each other. Together, they create a story that unfolds in a Burtonesque world but is still lighthearted and accessible to younger readers.

Valérie’s father was always telling her how much he wanted to visit Italy and travel to South America, learn to ride a motorbike, build wood furniture, or live in a little house by a lake. I’ll do those things when I retire, he always said. He passed away in 2010 without having done any of it. He’s the reason she wrote this book!

“I just love being a ghost!” Sam

MONSIEUR ED IS NOT AFRAID OF SPIDERS WRITTEN BY: Valérie Picard ILLUSTRATED BY: Daniel Jamie Williams DATE OF BIRTH: September 2018 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A moving yet funny picture book WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Fears and ice cream WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 5+ and goths DIMENSIONS: 24.1 x 19.1 cm, hardcover PAGES: 48 ISBN: 978-2-924663-05-9

The Illustrator Daniel Jamie Williams

Daniel is a British illustrator and artist based in London. He works by mixing traditional and digital media – primarily pencil and editing software. He likes to create his own self-published zines, prints and products and working for magazines, books and events.

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Aboard this little train travelling around the world, passengers and their luggage are piled in. Everybody is ready for a wonderful vacation! Even Mlle. Hippo, who, let’s face it, is a little annoying ! As passengers exit the train, will you be able to guess which animals are hiding behind the shadows created on the station platforms? Here’s a hint: sometimes things are not what they seem!

Rhéa Dufresne is a Jill-of-alltrades. She happily practises, in no particular order, the following professions: book reviewer, editorial director, instructor and author. Many of her books sprang from a question crossing her mind. Others emerged from a character appearing unannounced in her head, or a title passing like a gust of wind through her little overactive brain.

The Illustrator Marion Arbona

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After obtaining a diploma in animated film from Arts Décoratifs de Paris, Marion Arbona started working as a children’s book illustrator. When she isn’t drawing, she’s particularly interested in deep-sea fish, cats (even though she’s allergic) and weird plants. She also likes reading and watching movies. Her favourite gouache colour is light cadmium red. Marion has received several illustration awards in the USA and in Canada, where she lived for 10 years.

“Maurice, that’s What We Love This Book enough, let’s get About We love trains A LOT. And we love off this train!” books about trains, especially Penguin no. 1

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when lots of crazy animals are involved. When we first saw Rhéa’s manuscript, we loved its originality and playfulness. Right away, we knew we needed to get Marion on board (pun intended). We were confident she would fill the pages with plenty of colourful and quirky details. This is the beauty of this book! It’s a story and a game.... you could spend a lifetime looking at the carefully crafted illustrations and still discover something new every time.

WRITTEN BY: Rhéa Dufresne ILLUSTRATED BY: Marion Arbona DATE OF BIRTH: April 2018 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A joyous and playful picture book WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Animals on a train, things that are not what they seem to be WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 3+ and train afficionados DIMENSIONS: 22.2 x 29.1 cm, hardcover PAGES: 32 ISBN: 978-2-924663-0-28

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At last, following in her grandfather’s footsteps, the fearless Amandine sails off for an expedition to the legendary island of Toucania. There she will meet belicorns, chimpanthers, rebats and many other strange creatures living on the island. But Toucania is hidden in a dense and endless fog. The fog clears once every fifty years, for one day only. Will Amandine discover all of Toucania’s secrets before it’s too late?

The Illustrator Marianne Ferrer

What We Love About This Book

We love Marianne’s world; it often has elements of magical realism, which we’re very fond of. This book is a perfect example of her incredible imagination. The project simmered away in her head for several years after she began her studies in graphic design. She developed an entire ecosystem and a story around her fantastic creatures. We are also always on the lookout for adventurous and inspiring young heroines, and Amandine is a great example. She’s such a lovely and strong character.

Marianne creates enchanting, charming and dreamlike worlds that evoke a sense of wonder. Her illustrations are always filled with richness and depth. Born in Venezuela, she arrived in Canada as a child, where she went on to study illustration and graphic design. Through subjects dear to her heart, like nature and family legacies, she takes us on colourful journeys that are always packed with adventure.

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MONSIEUR ED CAN IMITATE THE ROAR OF A CHIMPANTHER WRITTEN BY: Valérie Picard ILLUSTRATED BY: Marianne Ferrer DATE OF BIRTH: October 2018 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A cheerful adventure WHAT IS IT ABOUT? A legendary island WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 5 + and adults who dreamed of being Indiana Jones DIMENSIONS: 17.8 x 22.8 cm, hardcover PAGES: 48 ISBN: 978-2-924663-06-6

The Author Valérie Picard

As a little girl, Valérie was fascinated by everything that makes us different: the way we look, how we live, what we eat, how we dress, and what we believe in and why. To satisfy her curiosity, she studied anthropology and travelled the world to understand, witness and revel in all the beauty that makes us different.

There are still many things to see, but it’s time

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Alone in her grandmother’s garden, Arianne is bored. But with the help of a cute little rock, she discovers a garden, hidden between the poppies and the lotus flowers. She’ll embark on an extraordinary journey that will transport her back in time. She’ll race with grasshoppers, ride on the backs of dinosaurs and transform into a masterful star hunter. The invisible garden will brighten Arianne’s day in a most unexpected way. Unless it was all a dream…

The Author Valérie Picard

Born in 1974, Valérie Picard loves to pretend she’s an anthropologist and travel to foreign countries where neither French nor English is the native language. She draws, reads and buys way too many books (ignoring the fact that she has no more space for them). She enjoys taking her time, savouring a good cup of tea, laughing at her little dog Benjamin, crying at the sight of gorillas and gazing at the sky to feel infinitesimal, and she loves to write.

The Illustrator Marianne Ferrer

Marianne Ferrer was born in the warmth of Venezuela and emigrated to Canada in 1988. She’s fond of nature and works best surrounded by plants. She studied illustration and design and completed her education in graphic design. Her style is characterized by its charm, delicacy and depth.

“All grown-ups What We Love About This Book were once There is something so enchanting children... but about the idea of becoming tiny embarking on an extraordinary only few of them and adventure through space and This book is simultaneously remember it.” time. exhilarating and calming thanks Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince

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to Marianne’s talent for creating illustrations that immerse us in colourful and magical places. This is the kind of book you’ll want to read even as a grown-up, when you’re sick of staring at a screen or when life becomes too serious.

WRITTEN BY: Valérie Picard ILLUSTRATED BY: Marianne Ferrer DATE OF BIRTH: August 2017 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A small and beautiful picture book WHAT IS IT ABOUT? An epic adventure through time and space WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? Ages 3+ and nostalgic fans of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids DIMENSIONS: 16.6 x 21.5 cm, hardcover PAGES: 64 ISBN: 978-2-924663-03-5

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From a love story that crosses mountains to a spirited grandfather and a mother’s legacy, Marianne Ferrer weaves an intimate and tender portrait of her family’s bittersweet history. She transcends time and delves deep into the source of her identity, where her roots are anchored.

The Inspiration

As a little girl in Venezuela, Marianne Ferrer would be furious whenever someone called her Marianna. There’s a whole story behind her name, which is why it’s so precious to her. Her mother was born on July 14, Bastille Day, an emblematic day in France. Fittingly, her father wanted to name her Marianne after France’s national symbol, an embodiment of strength and courage, but named her Maria Liliana instead. He passed away when Maria Liliana was still a child. His death left a huge void in her. When her daughter was born, she named her Marianne so she would inherit her grandfather’s creative and sensitive spirit. Marianne proudly carries the story and legacy of her name within her. Roots is a tribute to the people who made her the woman she is today.

To go The Creator somewhere, you Marianne Ferrer have to know Marianne creates everything with and it shows in every book where you’re love she does. Born in Venezuela, she as a child in Canada. coming from arrived She studied illustration and design.

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Over the last few years she illustrated many books and worked with many publishing houses. She’s loved for her very delicate and vibrant style.

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CREATED BY: Marianne Ferrer DATE OF BIRTH: October 2016 WHAT IS IT, REALLY? A beautiful leporello WHAT IS IT ABOUT? Roots, family, immigration WHO WILL LIKE IT THE MOST? All ages and members of the leporello fan club DIMENSIONS: 15.7 x 22.2 cm, hardcover PAGES: 16 ISBN: 978-2-924663-04-2

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create the illustrations challenged my sense of aesthetics. The beautiful landscapes are illustrated in a more organic way and call for contemplation while the characters are treated in a very graphic style. I find this dichotomy interesting, because it requires special attention and a more active reading to decode the image. The story, which speaks of resilience and adaptation to changes, is particularly touching to me as these are aspects of my personality that I seek to cultivate.

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It really was love at first sight with this book. I knew I needed

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to publish it even before I read it! The colour palette is absolutely delightful. There’s pink, and pink and even more pink. How can you not fall in love ! The characters are charming and endearing. The story is emotional and engaging. The choice of materials gives the book a luxurious feel.

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naive aesthetic that reminds me of Northern European illustrators. Through her choice of colors and This book was also her technique, Marine was able originally published by Versant to represent the coolness and Sud Jeunesse. the tranquility of winter. I was also moved by Hiro, the little bear too Valérie: curious to hibernate. This story I was first charmed by the warmth is a reminder that it is possible to of Marine Schneider’s illustrations. connect and find common ground I have a soft spot for this slightly with people who are seemingly very different from us. We just need to be open and curious and not give in to our fears and prejudices. .

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lour technique, the overlapping brushstrokes and the darkercoloured areas where the water pools, we can feel the human hand behind the art. This is something I’m particularly attuned to. This book was originally published by Orfeu Negro.

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Jim’s Lion (Le lion de Jacob) is a graphic novel with many layers. It is filled with symbolism and encourages a deep connection with the inner self. Every time I read it, I gain a better understanding of it. Jim’s journey inspires us to find our inner courage and resilience. These are things we want to convey to readers through our books. The minimalist text and powerful yet muted illustrations leave plenty of room for the reader to interpret the story in their own way.

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I love everything about Félix! The format is fun to hold, the paper is soft to the touch, the muted colour palette is very calming, and the story is universal. Madalena was able to create a minimalist yet fascinating and rich world. Through her waterco-

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tic that reminds me of Northern European illustrators. Through her choice of colors and her tech This book was also nique, Marine was able to repreoriginally published by Versant sent the coolness and the tranquiSud Jeunesse. lity of winter. I was also moved by Hiro, the little bear too curious to Valérie: hibernate. This story is a reminder I was first charmed by the warmth that it is possible to connect and of Marine Schneider’s illustrations. find common ground with people I have a soft spot for this aesthe- who are seemingly very different from us. We just need to be open and curious and not give in to our fears and prejudices.

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Jim’s Lion (Le lion de Jacob) is a graphic novel with many layers. It’s filled with symbolism and encourages a deep connection with the inner self. Every time I read it, I gain a better understanding of it. Jim’s journey inspires us to find our inner courage and resilience. These are things we want to convey to readers through our books. The minimalist text and powerful yet muted illustrations leave plenty of room for the reader to interpret the story in their own way. This book was originally published by Walker Books.

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PEOPLE ARE AWESOME.

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MARIANNE FERRER One of the perks of being a publisher is working with artists we love and admire. We feel so lucky to have been able to work alongside Marianne for so many years now. She’s such a talented and creative woman. She’s also a gentle and compassionate human. Following her career and seeing her art evolve firsthand is such a great privilege.

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Marianne’s work encourages self-discovery; it really shows a curiosity to explore the human experience. There is a sense of something greater than us, invisible but universal, that is very contemplative.

a h c m Danielle Chaperon is obsessed with the number 3.

Alexis Deacon is an

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innovative illustrator and practices kung fu.

Audrey Malo eats gummy bears while creating floppy wiggly characters.

Aurélien Galvan is a loving father of two and a very promising illustrator.

Helena Covell

celebrates every variation of the colour pink: dark pink, light pink, reddish pink, all kinds of pink.

Hélène de Blois is gentle

and kind and has a big imagination.

Madalena Moniz can draw feelings in color.

Marianne Ferrer works Catherine Chiasson

is one of the most enthusiastic and creative people in the world.

Daniel Jamie Williams really has

a thing for dark yet touching characters.

only in the moonlight.

Marine Schneider

imagines curious and loveable characters.

Marion Arbona wields

the pencil with surgical precision.

Marthe Pelletier has a mind that is always working on a new story.

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Odette Barberousse owns more than 2000 coloured pencils.

Pierrette Dubé writes for the pleasure of it.

Rhéa Dufresne likes

to travel by train and write books

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Richard Écrapou has a passion for growing cactuses and drawing big noses.

Russell Hoban has

a thing for magical realism and metaphysics.

Teresa Arroyo Corcobado

has a cheerful personality and likes to experiment with bright colours.

Taltal Levi creates books full of tenderness and grace.

Valérie Picard has a passion for tea, Thailand and books.

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