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Asia is vast enough for us to dedicate our entire collection to it. The paths of the Far East are naturally rich in surprises and adventures, full of colours, traditions, and knowledge for children. Tales, poems, picture books, and children’s stories that make you laugh or think, wonder or smile, are also a testament to the vitality of the literature and culture. This collection of books will embark children on a journey across borders inviting them to discover Asia in a new light.
Picquier Jeunesse WINTER 2013-2014
• The Akiko Series • Antoine Guilloppé
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Akiko is a determined little Japanese girl with her head on her shoulders. In each volume of this series, we accompany her in her discoveries: spring arriving, discovering nature, apprehending death, birth, and love‌ The delicate Japanese designs on her kimono are the only fine details that stand out in Antoine GuillopÊ’s black and white drawings. 5 books that are true works of art.
20.5x20.5 cm / Hard cover 32 pages / e 9.50
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“Antoine Guillopé draws with beautiful simplicity; the accents of colour that A he includes are simply magical. s thing utiful bea to tion wonderful initia Soir ce Fran g.” youn for the
“Lines of ink, colours of the rising sun, and the affectionate words of Antoine Guillopé come together to make Akiko the Dreamer a timeless poetic album.” Elle
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“Akiko is moving, touching, and staggering. Antoine Guillopé has mastered the art of finesse to perfection. Akiko the Dreamer explores the question of love, absence, loss and the cycles of life with astounding wisdom and perspective. A Japanese tale that is a small treasure.” Ricochet
“A gem” Wakou
Akiko The Curious
Akiko The Dreamer
Takiji The Audacious
A sixth book will be released in 2014. Akiko In Love
Akiko The Courageous
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• The Great Epic Tale of Thumbkin • Yui Togo • Marie Caudry
Thumbkin is no bigger than an inch, but he is very brave. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to become a great samurai. This is just the beginning of a great adventure that will lead him to the lord of the town, the princess, and a terribly ogre that is terrorising the whole town. A beautiful traditional Japanese tale, full of surprises and illustrated by the great Marie Caudry with subtle yet intricate drawings full of humour.
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21x27 cm / Hard cover 32 pages / e 12
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• My Friend Kemushi •
Mandana Sadat • Nathalie Dargent
folds in joyful “…the story un poetic words.” colours and Télérama
Kemushi lives in a tiny house in the palace garden amidst the prune and cherry trees. When winter arrives, he stays burrowed in his bed listening to the gusts of wind. Time goes by. When the frost melts, Kemushi discovers he has changed immensely. The gardeners are busy at work below… the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly through the magnificent strokes of the talented Mandana Sadat. An internationally acclaimed author.
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19x23 cm / Hard cover 32 pages / e 12
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• The Peach Seller • Yui Togo • Sandrine Thommen
A poor but ever joyous peasant loves his wife so much that he can’t bear to part with her portrait when he goes to work. One windy day, the portrait is carried away and lands at the feet of the lord, who also falls deeply in love with her. He sends his servants to take her away from the peasant, but she is forever unhappy at the lord’s side… One day, a mysterious peach seller arrives at the castle and begins to sing an amusing song. A beautiful traditional Japanese tale that praises simplicity through the virtues of love and humour.
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21x27 cm / Hard cover 32 pages / e 12
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• Flight of a Cloud •
Jacques Pimpaneau • Princesse Camcam
In order to learn magic from the old wise man, Flight of a cloud must first complete three difficult tasks set before him. Luckily, the beautiful Scent of Aniseed is always near to lend a helping hand…
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21x27 cm / Hard cover 32 pages / e 12
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• Yangtsé’s Cat •
Catherine de la Clergerie • Claire de Gastold
In a restaurant in Belleville, the Chinese quarter in Paris, Yangsté’s cat is the chef. The poems of Yangsté’s master, the revered Tou Fou, inspire his recipes. When the new kitchen boy, Victor, arrives, Yangtsé helps him discover the wonders of ancient China, full of tigers, herons, poems, and friendship.
een a cat and a “At the heart of this encounter betw urant in Belleville, resta child in the kitchen of a Chinese ing each other, help of es) lie the joys (and advantag other and an each ing over disc ing, friendship, shar e of the National openness to the world.” Magazin Nationale de (Cité ry Museum of Immigration Histo l’Immigration)
25x32 cm / Hard cover 32 pages / e 14,50
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• Kami Of The Moon •
Nathalie Dargent • Sandrine Thommen
Yukiko, the most mischievous girl in the village, drives off the Kami of the moon, demon protector of her father’s inn, with all of her foolishness. She has only one solution to find forgiveness: set out to search for Kami and bring him back home.
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32x26 cm / Hard cover 48 pages / e 14,50
eals a bright new “Every page you turn rev mmen’s white and wonder in Sandrine Tho t depict snowflakes turquoise illustrations tha like tears of joyful on mo and the light of the 4 and older) who laughter. Children (ages will love spending enjoy long funny stories heroine.” Télérama time with this mischievous
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• Mô And The Master Of Time • Catherine Sellier • Catherine Louis
Sometimes Mô feels like time drags on. Everyone is too overwhelmed, busy, or in too much of a hurry, to take care of her. “Why, Aunt Lala, why does time go so slowly for me and so quickly for others? This, my dear Mô, is a question that you must ask the Master of time.” A beautiful duotone album with an original layout. This book allows the reader to take an exciting dive into the blue depths of passing time; an initial philosophical approach for children.
21x25 cm / Hard cover 52 pages / e 14,50
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Inside the book, there is a hole which is getting smaller and smaller as Mo’s quest goes on. Each page is drilled by a circle, a smal ler one than on the previous page.
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• Anju and Selma •
Sandrine Bonini • Pat Ryu
Anju and Selma are two childhood friends about ten years old when they are mysteriously separated. One morning, Selma simply vanishes without a word. Anju is sure that she has been kidnapped and launches a secret investigation in Asia to find her… In each region and country that he discovers, he not only finds clues about Selma’s disappearance, but also finds himself caught up in adventures and animal trafficking…
21x28,5 cm / Hard cover 48 pages / e 12,50
This first adventure takes place in Beijing, China. Anju and Selma And the Chengdu Pandas is the first book in a new comic book collection for children. Each episode takes us to a new country or region of Asia and unfolds in a way that reminds the reader of Tintin, revealing a great investigation– in this case, always involving animals.
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• Mrs Mo and Japanese Holidays • Nathalie Dargent • Mandana Sadat
Mrs Mo’s friends take us on a cultural journey through Japan and its traditional holidays. Hina Matsuri, doll’s day, in March; O-Tsukimi, moon viewing, in September; Shichi-Go-San, Seven-Five-Three Children’s festival, in November, etc. We follow them through the year. Twelve short stories that present us with an image of life or a childhood memory immerse us in the festivities. Each story is accompanied by a simple activity guide and recipe that allows the reader to keep on celebrating. An enriching and unique book to read and enjoy at any age!
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26x20 cm / Soft cover 104 pages / e 16
ly delicate “The beautiful u travelling crafts keep yo you have even when ” Le Figaro g. finished readin
“A beautiful and joyful book that reads like a story. You’ll discover Japan and be filled with wonder.” Page
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• The Magic Bird •
Yveline Féray • Anne Romby
“A beautiful album with
refined and realistic illustra tions.” Télérama
29x33 cm / Hard cover 56 pages / e 16,50
illustrations are “The sumptuous ing the beauty precise in show ” La Classe of the subjects.
It all took place so high in this Tibet, so high that it was called “The Roof of the World”. A Tibetan king made the mistake of marrying three jealous sisters. He punished himself by letting his children (including a clever and courageous daughter) escape him over the years.
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• Vishnou’s Mouse •
Muriel Carminati • Frédérick Mansot
A flock of mischievous little mice get back at two solitary children by reeking havoc at the cruel Maharajah’s banquet when they derail his treasured electric train, a gift from the English. A lovely funny anecdote inspired by a story from the Indies!
24,5x24,5 cm / Hard cover 40 pages / e 13,50
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• The Man who Loved Flowers • Yveline Féray • Anne Romby
The man who loved flowers is an old Chinese gardener that loves his flowers so deeply that he pampers them as if they were his children. One day, a group of ruthless bandits decides they want to take his luxurious garden. When he refuses, they stomp on his most beautiful peonies and refer him to court for being a witch.
25x25 cm / Hard cover 48 pages / e 14,50
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• The Rat Told Me •
Marie Sellier • Catherine Louis, seals by Wang Fei
Many years ago, at the dawn of humanity, the Emperor of Heavens summoned all the animals to a meeting on the Jade Mountain. Twelve animals accepted the invitation. They became the twelve signs of the zodiac. But what really happened that day? In which order did they arrive on the Jade Mountain? The ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, the dog and the pig - but why was the cat forgotten? The Rat, who was there, knows the true story.
The black, white and red illustrations by Catherine Louis echo the malicious tale by Marie Sellier. The seals, engraved by Wang Fei, bring an authentic Chinese touch to this album.
15,5x30,5 cm / Hard cover 40 pages / e 14,50
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• How Ganesh Came To Be • Marie Sellier • Catherine Louis
Ganesh has not always had an elephant’s head. The sun is rising that day on Mount Kailasha, the Hindu gods’ sacred mountain. The young goddess Parvati is lying next to Shiva, her beloved husband. Birds are singing but Parvati lets out a sigh of sadness; she yearns for a child, while Shiva doesn’t… The legend of Ganesh, the elephantheaded god, comes to life with Catherine Louis’ colorful illustrations.
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17x27 cm / Hard cover 48 pages / e 24,50
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• Little Chinese Riding Hood • Marie Sellier • Catherine Louis
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17x27 c m / Ha rd cover 48 page s/e2 4,50
Grandma Yu is going to visit her three granddaughters who live on the other side of the bare mountain. On the way, she meets a wolf that likes more than just ham sandwiches.
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• Feng • Thierry Dedieu
Feng is a little Chinese peasant who loves kites. He goes to his master to find out the secret of the kite that flies above the heavens.
album, marked “A magnificent ” La Classe with spirituality
18x34 cm / Hard cover 34 pages / e 13,50
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• The King of the Monkeys • Patricia Batto • Vincent Dutrait
Here is a children’s adaptation of the famous long novel written in China in the sixteenth century that depicts the adventures of the king of the Monkeys, full of mischief and gifted with supernatural powers.
28,5x33 cm / Hard cover 52 pages / e 16,50
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• Monsieur Okamoto’s Treasure • Muriel Carminati • Olivier Desvaux
Anything could happen on Children’s Day in Japan. A bear from the forest could invite himself to sit at your table to eat with chopsticks, for instance, or two children could discover a treasure at their old friend’s house. A treasure that is more of the heart than of gold.
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cover 24,5x24,5 cm / Hard ,50 40 pages / e 13
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• Dragons & Dragon •
Marie Sellier • Catherine Louis
China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan… Asian dragons will do anything to enchant a child’s dreams. On the back of each tale is a foldout dragon over a meter and a half long!
17x17 cm / Hard cover 4x12 pages / e 19,50
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Editions Philippe Picquier Mas de Vert 13200Â ARLES We will attend the Bologna and Franckfurt Book fair. If you are interested in publishing one of our books/series or wish to receive further information, please contact: StĂŠphanie Vernet The Picture Book Agency 142 avenue Parmentier 75011 Paris - France stephanie@thepicturebookagency.com www.thepicturebookagency.com
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