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the publishing houses This list shows some highlights among the publishers' new titles. There are many more gems to be discovered in each rights list of the following independent, creative and committed publishing houses. Amaterra is a publishing house based in Lyon, France. They make a point to create books that will surprise young readers and develop their curiosity, whether it is by exploring technical possibilities of paper (die cuts, pop-ups, flaps, moving parts, special inks…), or by presenting themes through a different angle. Each year they publish an average of twenty books for children. Pleasure and discovery have to be part of every project. Their books have been translated into many languages around the world. Original language: French. Represented worldwide. Founded in 2019 by Sarah Hamon and Angela Lery, La Cabane Bleue is a French publishing house of books for children from 3 to 10 years old which tell them why we should protect the planet, rather than how, in a positive light.Their books have a singular take on environmental issues, with picture books, entertaining documentaries and docu-fictions, with high quality illustrations. They work and produce their books ethically and ecologically. Original language: French. Represented worldwide,. Lecturita is an independent Argentinian publishing house born in 2019, dedicated to nourishing children's love of reading. Sharing enthusiasm for reading from the very first months of a child’s life helps them to develop critical cognitive abilities and interpret the world around them. They derive their greatest pleasure from knowing they are contributing to a well-rounded education for their young readers. Original language: Spanish. Represented worldwide. Talents Hauts is an independent French children’s books publishing house founded in 2005 by Laurence Faron. Talents Hauts publish striking, strong and funny books that challenge clichés. They endeavour to highlight talented new authors and illustrators, with the same humanist values as theirs. Their catalogue addresses all ages from toddlers to teenagers, with picture books, tales, and fiction, and their books have already been translated into many languages. Original language: French. Represented worldwide. Tra Publishing creates beautifully crafted books that celebrate art in all its forms, as well as its creators. Tra works closely and often collaboratively with artists and writers to create books about fine and decorative arts, architecture, and design that inspire social, cultural, and environmental awareness. Tra was founded in 2016 in Miami by Swiss-born graphic designer and author Ilona Oppenheim and started their children's list in 2020 with bestselling picture book "And the People Stayed Home". They are distributed by Simon and Schuster. Original language: English. Represented worldwide, all languages except for English in the USA and the UK. Victionary was founded in 2001 by Victor Cheung. Publishing and book design has been at the core of victionary's creative pursuit. Since 2001, they have produced over a hundred publications and design references noted for their high standards in visual and editorial direction. They believe thoughtful details in book design illustrate real quality and thus, their endeavour to explore new printing techniques, materials and applications is constantly a work in progress. Based in Hong Kong, their books are distributed by Thames & Hudson. Original language: English. Ttipi agency represents their children's imprint Viction Viction worldwide except for Asian languages and English.
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Kaboom!
Bringing Stereotypes Down 170 x 170 mm – 16 pp – board book, round corners – 11.90 – 1+
The unmissable themes of toddlers' books - toys, animals, imagination, music... - with a non-stereotyped representation of families and of the world. - My carriage by Séverine Huguet Who says princesses don’t know how to fix things? - Daddy, Where Are You? by Claire Garralon Little bunny is searching for... his daddy, for a change! - What are you playing? Virginie Costa At daycare, the little friends play freely, without gender stereotypes! - Rock n' Roll by Julien Castanié A vocabulary book full of good vibes! Because all toddlers tend to wildly turn everyday objects into music instruments...
- My Doll by Annelise Heurtier, ill. by Maurèen Poignonec A child plays with his doll. "Are you playing mommy?" a lady asks. "No I'm playing daddy" - he replies. Prix France :
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At last, sexism-free books for toddlers! (...) a very subtle result. - Revue Parents
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- Female Animals by Fred L. A vocabulary book simply showing female animals.
Conception graphique : Laurence Ningre – Maquette : Alice Nussbaum © Talents Hauts, 2021 – 8 rue Charles Pathé – 94300 Vincennes – France. Loi n°49-956 du 16 juillet 1949 sur les publications destinées à la jeunesse. Dépôt légal : mai 2022. Imprimé par Loyal Print – Carrer de Mogoda 65-73 – 08210 Barberà del Vallès (Barcelona) – Espagne.
- Cat! by Claire Garralon A story for toddlers about consent and respect. The child gets to understand that the sole proof of love is respecting the cat's will.
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Little Seed Hector Dexet 200 x 280 mm – 24 pp – board books with die-cuts and flaps – 23.90 – 3+
A poetic book with die-cuts and flaps to lift explaining the evolution from a seed to a flower. A little seed carried by the wind tells its journey and its evolution. The reader follows it and discovers animals that are stocking up and hibernating, nature’s awakening, roots' growing underground, and flora that is developing… A beautiful new book by Hector Dexet whose books have been published into more than 10 languages.
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Toot Toot Beep Beep! Hector Dexet 200 x 235 mm – 24 pp – board books with round die-cuts – 13.50 – 1+
Who is the cause of this huge traffic jam? It must be the hippopotamus, the flamingos, the lion,the rabbit, the wolf… everyone has a different explanation. The die-cut wheels of each vehicle end up being the shells of two snails, who think they are moving at top speed! A new playful and humourous board book by Hector Dexet, whose books have already been published in more than 10 languages. 18 titles by Hector Dexet are available, in various formats. In the same format:
Glow-in-the-dark leporello:
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Natasha Durley 128 x 165 mm – 30 pp – light board leporello closing with a magnet – 13.90 – 1+
A gifty leporello format closing with a magnet. 30 colourful, graphic and poetic images to marvel at what we see under the sea, on the ground, up in the air. sold: World English 3 titles available:
Up in the Air
On the Earth LE SOUS-MARIN
L’HYPPOCAMPE
LE CORAIL
LE REQUIN MARTEAU
LA SIRÈNE
LA CREVETTE
LE PLESIOSAURE
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Wolfie's Investigations Géraldine Cosneau 180 x 180 mm – 16 pp – board book with embossing, debossing and spot UV – 12.90 – 3+
An interactive and fun board book series to learn basic notions about animals. Thanks to varnish, embossing and debossing, the readers follow the clues with their fingertips, that will lead them to the culprit! 5 titles available: Seagull, Beaver, Squirrel, Bear, Rabbit Who has robbed all the shrimps?
Who has neebled the hazelnuts?
Who has stolen the honey?
Who has eaten the carrots?
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The Four Friends' Fanciful Days Nicolás Schuff, various illustrators 150 x 150 mm – 16 pp – board books – 1+
A fun collection of story books to spend the day with each of these four fanciful friends who enjoy life to the fullest. - Tantalio Toloso ill. by Joaquín Camp: Tantalio Toloso is an old fellow! Sometimes he waves to planes and sings them songs. - Nina Nené ill. by Pablo Luebert: Nina Nené gets up when the birds first begin to sing. How much can she get done in a single day? - Nicolón Nicolasito ill. by Pablo I Elías: Very slowly, Nicolón Nicolasito climbs the mountain. What adventures await him on the slopes? - Loli Lamar ill. by Pupé Pereyra: Loli Lamar loves to dance. She dances with friends and when she's on her own, in the park and when she's at home.
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Shaking Shapes Dipacho 150 x 150 mm – 16 pp – board books – 1+
Graphic and fun board books with bright colours to play with shapes. - Cheep Cheep: What will those simple shapes become? Bit by bit, the reader discovers a bunch of funny birds. - Roll, Roll, Roll: a red heart shape rolls, rolls and rolls, and transforms into as many things as a chameleon, a hen, a fish, a rabbit...
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A bright and engaging board book series. Each book follows a simple story about an animal and is the perfect introduction to nature for little ones. Each page features bright, bold illustrations and includes a window or flap to encourage children to read on and discover what happens next.
16 titles available coming soon in 2022: Hen sold in 10 languages 270,000 copies sold throughout the world
Once Upon Your Time Coralie Saudo, ill. by Jessica Das 220 x 240 mm – 40 pp – hardback with tabs – €14.90 – 3+
A fun interactive fairy tales series. The readers can make a choice that determines what happens next, and find the corresponding page thanks to the tab system. 22 possible plots, 5 fun and unexpected endings! A great way to foster the pleasure of reading, imagination and memory. 2 titles available: - What if you were the eldest of the Three Little Pigs? - What if you were Little Red Riding Hood? Coming soon in 2022: - What if you were Little Thumb? - What if you were Goldilocks? sold: Catalan, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Spanish
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A fun leporello book about fears and tolerance. In Fear Street, if you open the houses doors, you can find a Cerberus, a Cyclops, a Minotaur, a Yeti... The Little girl is scared, but she understands she should not judge a book by its cover! A humourous and efficient lesson of tolerance.
sold: Catalan, Dutch, German Italian, Spanish
This Way or That Way Sylvie Misslin, ill. by Amandine Piu 230 x 320 mm – 44 pp – hardback with tabs – 14.90 – 3+
32 possible plots, 5 unexpected endings! Lively and hilarious interactive reads for all children who love to make decisions by themselves. El Pais (Spain): best books of 2021
sold in 11 languages 3 titles available: - Head for the Treasure of Dreadful Z! - Wahiohio What is this Strange Cry? - Hoo Hoo, Prince Charming? Fourth title to be published in 2022
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- A creative counting book: The author and illustrator make counting concepts fun with amazing and quirky facts - A unique maths concept: Not many illustrated books focus on powers of ten specifically; this book stands out and will be an excellent classroom asset - Stem teaching: It makes for great supplementary teaching material as well, particularly in math and science
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Octopuses Have Zero Bones Anne Richardson, ill. by Andrea Antinori 235 x 305 mm – 68pp – hardcover – $19.99 – 6+
A counting book by ones and powers of ten featuring realworld examples to marvel at and wonder about. Do you know… How many bones an octopus has? How many breaths you take a day? How many times a black bear’s heart beats each hour? How many moons Mars has? How many miles a trip to the moon and back is? How about a trip to Saturn? How many leaves are on an oak tree? How many meters there are between you and the clouds? What happens when you keep adding zeroes to the end of numbers? The answers to all these questions appear in this book, along with many more amazing facts that celebrate the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten numbers ten to nine billion. Combining elements of traditional and advanced counting books with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world.
Follow My Path Benoît Broyart, ill. by Leonie Koelsh 210 x 275 mm – 32pp – hardback – 17.00 – 4+
An entertaining non-fiction series to discover amazing endangered species New title: Hedgehog. On a path that winds from one page to the next, children can choose what they will read next by deciding which hedgehog they want to follow. Each time they will open their book again, they will have a new reading experience! working cover
Would you like to accompany the young that leave their nest for the first time? Or go on a yummy worm hunt? Take a look at the vegetable garden? Or go for a dip in the pond? Scientific proofreading by Erinaceus, Association for the protection of the European Hedhehog.
In the same series: Bee (Suzy Vergez), Polar Bear (Marta Orzel), Wolf (Evelyne Mary), Turtle (Félix Rousseau), Bat (Margaux Grappe), Elephant (Laura Fanelli)
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My Nature Notebooks Guénolée André, ill. by Clémentine Sourdais, Olivia Cosneau 220 x 300 mm – 24pp – soft cover, one page of stickers – 7.50 – 5+
Spring Fauna and Flora is the new title in entertaining and educative "My Nature Sticker Book" series, sold over 10 million copies. An elegant activity book to discover Spring’s fauna and flora: doodling or placing stickers, the readers replace buds with flowers, colour in the feathers of the peacock, prick tomato plants out, put an egg the nest of the flamingos…and can check their learnings thanks to a quizz in the end.
18 titles available in the series:
sold in 14 languages
Spring Fauna and Flora - Winter Fauna and Flora - Summer Fauna and Flora - Clever Animals - Animals of the Mountain - The Tropical Forest - The Sea Side - Birds of the World - Animals of the Forests - Dinosaurs - In the Forest - Vegetable Garden - Animals of the Savanna - The River and the Pond Oceans - Butterflies of the World - Garden Insects
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In the Secrets of Burrows Cécile Jacoud 300 x 300 mm – 44pp – hardback, die-cuts – 39.00 – 5+
Dive into the tunnel-like illustrations made of seven successive die-cut plans that take you into the burrows of different animals.
Hiding, disappearing from the outside world… discover the field mouse, the sand martin, the cricket, the earthworm, the little owl, thanks to this incredibly delicate work and the short poetic and informational texts. Best pop-up books of 2021 livresanimes.com
The Hidden Side of Insects Clara Corman 29 x 32cm – 44pp – hardcover+flaps – 24.50 – 6+
Lift the insects' wings, open a cocoon and admire plenty of fascinating species in this elegant book.
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A stunning book to discover space exploration. Voyager 2 space probe has been exploring the far reaches of the solar system for more than 40 years, carrying a message about our civilization, with music by Bach or Chuck Berry... This picture book tells the story of this exciting and poetic trip in the first person.
Sorcières bookshops: 40 amazing picture books of 2021
sold: Catalan, English, Italian, Korean, Spanish
Axel's Extraordinary Trips Aurélien Jeanney, app by Maison Tangible 240x320mm – 56pp – hardback – 16.90 – 5+ – augmented reality app
The reader travels through various landscapes with Axel: the seabed, space, the jungle, a city of the future... and learns about the professions related to these places. With a free downloadable app, the reader can browse over the pages with a smartphone or a tablet and discover an animated world: images come alive as by magic! sold: Polish
Why Orang-Utans Don't Like Toothpaste Emmanuelle Figueras, ill. by Tristan Gion 210 x 275 mm – 32 pp – hardback with tabs – 7+
How can a cyclist in Paris save bears in the North Pole? Which pieces of the world can you find in a game console? Why do tomatoes prefer if you don’t flush the toilet?
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Through a series of questions that are less foolish than they seem, this book deals with the consequences of basic daily life actions on nature, close to us or on the other side of the world.
illustration © Joaquín Camp, from Una noche sin dormir, text by Micaela Chirif © Lecturita Ediciones, 2022
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Truth is Like a Bird Andrea Farotto, ill. by Anna Pirolli 240 x 320 mm – 32 pp – hardback – €14.90 – 3+
What is truth? What are lies? A philosophical picture book with an unexpected and humourous down-to-earth ending. Strong and colourful illustrations come with a powerful yet simple text, as if told by a child. The author uses efficient metaphors to describe truth and lie. The humourous final twist is truly surprising with a different style and tone, bringing us back to every day life: A father questions his child to know who has eaten the cake. An unexpected ending that makes the reader smile and think at the same time!
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How to Reach the Moon Nicolás Schuff, ill. by Ana Sender 190 x 270 mm – 40 pp – hardback – 3+
A dreamy and tender book to celebrate grandparents, nature and imagination. In Summer, Emilio visits the woods where his grandfather lives. He knows old stories and paths that take you to surprising places.
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Hokusai and Mount Fuji Eva Bensard, ill. by Daniele Catalli 265 x 320 mm – 52 pp – hardback – 17.90 – 6+
A lively account about Hokusai, told by one of his main sources of inspiration: Mount Fuji. Sacred Japanese mountain Fujisan is the unexpected narrator of this account about Hokusai, this man obsessed with drawing, who represented the mountain thirty-six times, in close up and from a distance, in The Great Wave, at dawn or at twilight, under the snow or during a storm… "In his last painting, a dragon spreads his wings up above my peak. I like to think that this dragon that valorously glides over the clouds is him. The old drawing fanatic." Daniele Catalli has illustrated several books at Amaterra, included The Battle of the Frogs and the Mice, winner of the Nuit du livre award.
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Mr Johnson's Good Idea Pierre Grosz, ill. by Remi Saillard 210 x 275 mm – 32 pp – hardback – 17.90 – 5+
The (almost) true story of the man who managed to bring nature back in New York. Rusty nails, rotten fruit, flat mattresses, weary tires… That’s all that was left of salt marshes which bordered New York as the city transformed them into a garbage dump. Until a man named Herbert Johnson decided that it was time to bring nature back… Inspired by the true story of a pioneer of ecology, this poetic picture book reminds us how everybody, in their own way, can achieve great things for the planet.
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A Sleepless Night Micaela Chirif, ill. by Joaquín Camp 190 x 270 mm – 40 pp – hardback – 3+
A hilarious book: throughout the night, an elder brother and the entire neighbourhood wonder why a baby cries so loudly. One night, Elisa starts crying. Softly at first, like a kitten. But later so loud that she sounds like the siren on a fire truck. Why is she crying? After a long, sleepless night, we finally solve the mystery.
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The Rare, Tiny Flower Kitty O'Meara, ill. by Quim Torres 235 x 305 mm – 40 pp – hardback – 3+
A deeply moving and thoughtful poem, in the form of a parable, that celebrates difference, tolerance, and unity. A mysterious flower looks different to each viewer, which leads to strife as everyone insists that their vision is “right.” Leaders and even botanists are unable to agree on the nature of the flower—it takes a young girl to point out that the flower is, in fact, quite multidimensional. Kitty O'Meara is a retired teacher and poet. Her internationally viral poem posted on social networks during the pandemic became bestselling picture book And the People Stayed Home. sold: Korean By the same author:
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A communal beacon of hope. - The Washington Post about And the People Stayed Home
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"The poetic stylings of Alice Walker will convince children across the world that Sweet People Are Everywhere... Children of all ages will be able to enjoy the illustrations; the timeless images show how beautifully diverse the world is." - Seattle Book Review
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Anatole's Chestnut Celine Person, ill. by Sophie Bouxom 205 x 250 mm – 44 pp – hardback – 14.90 – 3+
A tender and poetic story about self-confidence and friendship. Anatole has a chestnut. It is round and not very big, but very precious. When he squeezes it in his hand, it’s like he’s holding the whole Earth, and even the whole universe. He squeezes it strongly. But, one day, he loses it… Anatole would like to turn himself into a tree while waiting to find his chestnut back. Until he meets Violette…
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Yido's Epic Night Moment series 240 x 320 mm – 40 pp – hardback – 16.90 – 3+
It is night time and Yido can’t find his cuddly toy. A dreamy picture book filled with poetry, childhood’s freshness and tenderness, in which reality and imagination are intertwined. Looking for his cuddly toy, Yido, a little boy, travels from the universe of his room, at night, in the left pages, to a very colourful and abundant imaginary world, in the right pages. He speaks to his cuddly toy, Leo, and invents stories. Have you been swimming? Been on an expedition in the jungle? Are you on another planet? In a tepee, in the middle of a large meadow?...
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My Mom Sandra Siemens, ill. by Rocío Araya 190 x 270 mm – 32 pp – hardback – 3+
Mothers are all unique. A poetic and tender tribute. "My mum makes music I think only maybe I can hear. I can't tell you what the tune is, it doesn't have a name."
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My Dad is a Tlacuilo Sandra Siemens, ill. by Amanda Mijangos 250 x 200 mm – 40 pp – hardback – 4+
I think that my father’s job is the best in the world because tlacuilos paint words. He’s teaching me everything he knows so that when I grow up, I can be a tlacuilo too. A celebration of word, art, painting and Aztek culture. *Tlacuilos were Aztec painter-writers. New York Public Library - Best books of 2021 Amanda Mijangos, winner of the 2022 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition
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No Vegetables for Me! Rocío Alejandro 170 x 220 mm – 32 pp, one spread to unfold – hardback – 3+
It's lunchtime and everyone is hungry... or are they? Little chick doesn't want to eat vegetables, no matter all the attempts his family and friends do to convince him... Until he can't see what he is eating!
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Afraid of the Dark Fita Frattini 170 x 220 mm – 32 pp – hardback – 3+
A fun and tender books for brave kids who sometimes are a little scared... "Hi! My name’s Bruna and I love plants, volcanoes and animals. I don’t like to admit it, but I’m afraid of the dark. How about you?"
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Princess Grilda Wants a Toad Monsieur Dupont 210 x 200 mm – 32 pp – hardback – €13.90 – 3+
Princess Grilda is searching for a friend. A FRIEND, not a husband! Grilda is bored. One bright morning, she leaves the castle, and, next to a pond, she gets on with a nice toad. No luck: when she friendly gives him a kiss, the toad turns into a charming prince. Grilda was not expecting that at all. She wanted a friend, not a husband! She comes back to the pond and every toad also turns into a charming prince. Until the last one, which, even with a kiss, stays a toad. Phew, she has finally found a friend, and can put all the princes back into the water!
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Zelia Abadie, ill. Gwenaëlle Doumont 160 x 200 mm – 80pp – paperback – 7+
Volume 2: Shades of Love. Love love love…...Awa wonders about all the shades of this strange and mysterious feeling. And she has a lot of questions! Why don’t her aunts Keshia and Mounia have children? Does her sister, Maya, have a sweetheart? Can grandparents start a new life? And, of course, the unavoidable: How do they make babies?
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Awa is a curious, funny and stubborn seven year-old. She lives in Belgium with Maia, her older sister, her parents, her mother Fatou, who was born in Guinea, and Tonio, originally from Italy. She feels Belgian, Guinean, Italian… and lefthanded. She has a lot of friends, some no friends, she is good at school and raises a lot of questions.
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A Book Andrés López 190 x 270 mm – 40 pp – hardback – 4+
What do books mean to you? This beautiful, poetic and original book gives personal yet universal answers and opens the possibility for young and older readers to think of many more. "A book is... a costume that suits anyone who wears it. ...a river that always takes me somewhere new. ...a roar I’ve never heard before." Andrés López: 2022 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition winner sold: Korean
Gus and the Cranes Capucine Lewalle, ill. by Aurélie Guillerey 215 x 325 mm – 32 pp – hardback – 14.90 – 4+
Once upon a time, there was Gus. Gus worked on a crane, because one day his dad had told him with his big voice: "My son, when you are old, you will work on a crane." Trouble was... Gus was afraid of height. Aurélie Guillerey's illustrations express Gus' clumsiness and unease with a lot of humour. A beautiful and humourous picture book that deals with finding your own vocation and with masculinity.
Bubble Estelle Billon-Spagnol 260 x 210 mm – 32 pp – hardback – 3+
Today, Bubble has to go get breakfast for his family in the big ocean. It's his first time on his own! Throughout the day, he will face many obstacles with clumsiness and delight, meet new friends, as well as enemies and eventually come home with a great story to tell and wonderful memories. 2021 UNICEF award, 5-7 years old category
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We ask the most interesting questions before we go to bed. Poetic and positive answers a mother finds to the many, light and deep questions her daugther asks when she is about to go to bed. A tender book, with wonderful and soft illustrations in a dreamy atmosphere, mixing reality and imagination like children do. 2022 Cuatro Gatos finalist sold: German, Russian
It's All Happening All Around Us Eleonora Garriga, ill. by Ana Sanfelippo 170 x 220 mm – 32 pp – hardback – 3+
You don't have to go very far to find an adventure. Just keep your eyes peeled. The gap between the adult's repeated demands to watch out, hurry up etc. and the girl's busy mind looking at and admiring every little detail around makes this book both very realistic and humourous. sold: Korean, Turkish
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My Body Ivanke y Mey 170 x 220– 32 pp –32 pages including page to unfold – 3+
Our bodies are unique and amazing and they're designed to be enjoyed from head to toe. The protagonist has a mouth to sing songs about dinosaurs, hands to draw the things she can't put into words, and her body grows up, filled with memories. A joyful book for kids to love their unique bodies and their amazing abilities! sold: Galician, Spanish (Sp) Portuguese (Br)
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The True Story of Snow White Côme d'Onnio – 110 pp – 12.90 – 9+ A modernised version of the tale, addressing with humor the contemporary topics of animal welfare, labour exploitation, women’s rights and implicit patriarchal domination. "Thought you knew it all about Snow White’s story, her step-mother, the poisoned apple, Prince Charming’s kiss? But would you be silly enough to bite into the apple gifted by a witch? No! Then why would Snow White be more naive than you? And why should she wait for some guy on his horse to come into the forest where he has nothing to do?" "What would a modern-day Snow White story be? A witch managing a veggie foodtruck and Snow-White an entrepreneur in diamonds... a tasty mix, both committed and hilarious!" - Le Forum du livre, Rennes
Inishbofin's Ghost Céline Gourjault – 128 pp – 13.90 – 10+ Suspense, mystery, a revenant on a small Irish island… a perfect novel for readers who like to shudder! Sidonie, her cousins and their fathers land on the small island of Inishbofin in Ireland to spend their holiday. On the program: bike rides, fishing parties and board games. But in the small house they have rented for the week, the kids witness strange phenomenons: every night, at midnight, in the empty living room, the piano’s keys move. Peter, one of the island’s fisherman, confides to the vacationers Marie’s sad story: she used to live in this house, and was murdered during her wedding day by a rejected admirer. Since then, Marie has been haunting the house… Is a ghost actually haunting the place?
backlist highlight .......................................................... Olga and the Call of the Forest Laure Monloubou – 140pp – black illus. throughout – 13.90 – 8+ Olga is 8, hard of hearing and full of resources that will prove indispensable in this gripping story filled with fantasy: a lopsided house, strange woods, an elf, a pityless witch... Thanks to a weird elf, a grumpy cat, her intelligence and her lazy ears, she manages to put an end to a terrible spell. sold: Catalan, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish English translation available
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Melie Marie Lenne-Fouquet, ill. by Pauline Duhamel – 48 pp – 6+ The best remedy against bullying at school is learning to know one another. Shaïma and Lilian are appointed by the school teacher to bring homework to Mélie, who has chicken pox. Mélie… well, they don’t hate her but she’s a little strange and doesn’t have many friends at school. On the first day, they reluctantly walk to Melie’s. But day after days, Mélie proves to be much more sympathetic than they thought. What if this was the opportunity to get to know each other? Previous title by the same authors, The Great Splash: close to 10,000 copies sold in France and finalist of the Incorruptibles award.
READ EQUAL series 27 titles available sold in 4 languages
Heavy Heart Isabelle Rossignol, ill. by Benjamin Strickler – 48 pp – 6+ It’s never too early to accept your differences and break free from standards. Camille is seven years old and finds herself fat. On the day of the school year group photo, she compares herself to her classmates, and it is obvious: she is not normal. Not as thin as Alice or as light as Morgane. The teacher sees her complex, and starts a talk with the whole class: what does being normal mean, after all? Why do we all want to be normal?
Esther & Mandragore Sophie Dieuaide, ill. by Marie-Pierre Oddoux 140 pp – b&w illustrations – 8+
A humourous middle-grade series which gives a witch look on our human condition. Readers love the duo of this ingenious witch and her whinging cat. Vol. 5: Ten Little Witches. Students from the Witches’ School have landed on Earth! Accompanied by Lady Cyrielle, they are visiting Esther as part of a school trip to discover the Other World. Their mission: learning everything about humans. Their adventures will not be easy for Esther and her cat, who will have to improvise as tour guides. Will they manage to avoid using magic? More than 10,000 copies of the 1st volume sold in France sold: Dutch, Spanish (Lat Am), Ukrainian
"It is as funny as the plot is clevery built." Le Monde des livres
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My Little Maid Jean-François Chabas – 240 pp – 16.00 – 13+ A novel that subtly denounces the situation of true modern slaves in Lebanon. 1993, Beirut. The Kafala is a widespread practice in Lebanon: employers exert a hold over their foreign servants. When Nada’s grandmother acquires her new little maid, Ife, an Ethiopian girl, it feels normal to Nada. Admittedly, her grandmother goes too far by demanding, among other things, to attend the maid’s toilette, but for Nada, it is only the whims of an old woman with backward ideas. However, Nada realizes, thanks to her brother, that the treatment imposed on Ife and on all the other "little maids" is nothing less than slavery. Published with the support of
Our Bodies on Trial Catherine Cuenca – 240 pp – 1w6.00 – 13+ A powerful novel about the recognition of rape as a crime in the 1970s. At a party, Myriam, 17, meets Franck, a medical student. They go out for a while before Franck invites Myriam to his house and rapes her. Meanwhile, "the rape trial" with famous defence lawyer, Gisèle Halimi, makes headlines on television. Myriam will then find the strength to brave her family’s fear of bad reputation and file a complaint. Franck is sentenced to four year in prison for rape and Myriam can start living again. Published with the support of
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The People of the Rainforest Marion Achard – 96 pp – 12+
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a native tribe comes across the bulldozers of a deforestation company. The men from the company kill all the tribe, save two sisters. One of them will adapt to a new culture whereas the elder one has only one thing in mind: going back to the forest. Shortlisted for 13 French awards and 2 German awards UNO's Sustainable Goals Book Club - Goal 15 Published with the support of 55
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