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From French author-illustrator duo Richard Marnier and Aude Maurel comes a captivating picture book about creativity, diversity, and self-expression.

This is my town,
simple and typical.

Each house has a door,
two windows, a red roof
―all so predictable

But then one night… someone leaves on their light!
And in the morning, what a shock!
The shutters are sealed tight!

Who is that who lives next door?
We’ve never seen anything like this before!

In a town where everyone follows the rules, one neighbor’s decision to leave the light on at night completely disrupts the neighborhood, sparking a creative revolution. Vibrant, poetic, and fun, Who Left the Light On? playfully teaches the powerful lesson that diversity, creativity, and individuality should be celebrated.

From French author-illustrator duo Richard Marnier and Aude Maurel comes a captivating picture book about creativity, diversity, and self-expression.

This is my town,
simple…

Раз пингвин, два пингвин.... Сколько же их всего?! Когда приходит посылка, вряд ли ожидаешь найти в ней живое существо. А потом приходит новая посылка - и опять с пингвином. Их становится всё больше, и все они требуют заботы и внимания, а еще еды! А посылки все прибывают и прибывают. Вот такая необычная история однажды случилась с одной вполне обычной семьей.

Раз пингвин, два пингвин.... Сколько же их всего?! Когда приходит посылка, вряд ли ожидаешь найти в ней живое существо. А потом приходит новая посылка - и опять с пингвином. Их…

En ce radieux matin d'automne, le hérisson Jefferson décide d'aller chez son coiffeur se faire raffraîchir la houpette. Comment pourrait-il imaginer, alors qu'il arrive plein d'entrain au salon "Défini-Tif", que sa vie est sur le point de basculer ?
Accusé d'un meurtre qu'il n'a pas commis, le brave Jefferson, 72 cm de frousse et de courage, est jeté dans une aventure qui le mènera, pour le meilleur et pour le pire, au pays des êtres humains.

Dans un polar haletant, parfois féroce, mais où dominent la tendresse, l'amitié et le bonheur de vivre, Jean-Claude Mourlevat aborde de façon inédite la question de notre rapport aux animaux.

En ce radieux matin d'automne, le hérisson Jefferson décide d'aller chez son coiffeur se faire raffraîchir la houpette. Comment pourrait-il imaginer, alors qu'il arrive plein…

An illustrated fantasy, told as fact, with a message for children and adults. The tale of a lost race of giants and what happens when their existence, and their location, becomes known by the outside world.

After finding a huge tooth on the docks, English explorer Archibald Leopold Ruthmore sets out to seek the race of giants to whom the tooth belongs and discovers nine giants, the survivors of a singularly gentle and kindly race. He lives among them for ten months, and on returning home he makes a mistake that he regrets forever―he writes a book revealing their existence and location.

School Library Journal said, “Part fable, part fantasy, and part morality tale, this unusual French import takes the form of a 19th-century explorer’s journal, illustrated with intricate watercolors… The powerful and thought-provoking messages require reflection and may be used to spark lively discussions.”

An illustrated fantasy, told as fact, with a message for children and adults. The tale of a lost race of giants and what happens when their existence, and their location, becomes…

A scientific team has boarded the submarine Oceanos to explore the ocean’s depths. Suddenly, it gets caught in a violent storm, causing it to drift thousands of miles off-course. From the glittering surface of the sea to the darkness of the abyss, Deep in the Ocean takes readers on a bewitching journey through fascinating waters—some warm, colorful, and crowded with sea creatures, others mysterious and turbulent. Six colors of ink (including neon pink and metallic silver) are used throughout, and a free downloadable soundtrack allows readers to feel even more fully immersed in this beautiful underwater world. Find it at abramsbooks.com/DeepInTheOceanSoundtrack.

A scientific team has boarded the submarine Oceanos to explore the ocean’s depths. Suddenly, it gets caught in a violent storm, causing it to drift thousands of miles off-course.…

This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud's critically acclaimed The Bear's Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, his wish is granted: He can play all day and stay up as late as he wants! But he also gets a big scare. There are mysterious noises downstairs―could there be monsters . . . or ghosts?! Will Little Bear be

This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud's critically acclaimed The Bear's Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story!…

When the Wolf comes across the most famous of fairytale characters . . .

This year for the Spring Picnic, the Wolf wants to prepare an apple pie. The problem is that he isn't a very good cook! So he goes into the forest trying to look for someone who could help him. In this funny story, the Wolf meets the real characters from the most famous fairy tales! What will happen to him?

Eleonore Thuillier was a fashion designer for a well-known Parisian label. She left her career to dedicate herself to illustrating books for children. She is the illustrator of numerous published titles.

Orianne Lallemand has had her work published by numerous publishers. A lover of books and writing, she spends her time writing stories and conducting book workshops in schools and libraries.

When the Wolf comes across the most famous of fairytale characters . . .

This year for the Spring Picnic, the Wolf wants to prepare an apple pie. The problem is that he isn't a…

Quand le loup est un loup pour lui-même. À chaque double page un loup s’adresse à son double (reproduit à la façon du test de Rorschah). Album sans paroles.

Blob the fish is excited. He feels it's finally his year to win the big competition after which he will finally become the ugliest animal in the world. But the popularity and fame that accompany Blob's win soon go to his head. And the loneliness of his new title goes to his heart. And of course fame never lasts forever.

Blob the fish is excited. He feels it's finally his year to win the big competition after which he will finally become the ugliest animal in the world. But the popularity and fame…

A quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater, and through this act of sacrifice gains a new friend. With whimsical, contemporary artwork, this story balances the topic of selflessness with humor and heart, while also offering an opportunity to talk about bullying, sharing and self-confidence.

A quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater, and through this act of sacrifice gains a new friend. With whimsical, contemporary artwork, this story balances the topic of…

A merciless hunter, an unrivaled expert in stealth and deception—a cat is no ordinary pet! Sure, he may look harmless as he snoozes on the sofa, or under the rug, or on top of the radiator. Sure, he may seem sweet as he snuggles a stuffed animal, but don’t let that fool you! When you least expect it, he’ll pounce…

From beloved creator Isabelle Simler comes a sly, hilarious read sure to delight cat lovers of all ages.

A merciless hunter, an unrivaled expert in stealth and deception—a cat is no ordinary pet! Sure, he may look harmless as he snoozes on the sofa, or under the rug, or on top of the…

Timothée de Fombelle and Isabelle Arsenault capture the heart-wrenching cost of war for one small girl in a delicately drawn, expertly told tale.

While her father is at war, five-year-old Rosalie is a captain on her own secret mission. She wears the disguise of a little girl and tracks her progress in a secret notebook. Some evenings, Rosalie’s mother reads aloud Father’s letters from the front lines, so that Rosalie knows he is thinking of her and looking forward to the end of the war and to finally coming home. But one day a letter comes that her mother doesn’t read to her, and Rosalie knows her mission must soon come to an end. Author Timothée de Fombelle reveals the true consequence of war through the experiences of small, determined Rosalie, while acclaimed artist Isabelle Arsenault illustrates Rosalie’s story in muted grays marked with soft spots of color — the orange flame of Rosalie’s hair, the pale pink of a scarf, the deep blue ink of her father’s letters. All the more captivating for the simplicity with which it is drawn and told, this quiet tale will stay with the reader long after its last page is turned.

Timothée de Fombelle and Isabelle Arsenault capture the heart-wrenching cost of war for one small girl in a delicately drawn, expertly told tale.

While her father is at war,…

For his birthday, Pablo receives exactly what he doesn't want: a chair. Disappointed and angry, he locks himself in his room, determined not to sit on his new chair. But he starts to play around with it and, by the end of the day, becomes a chair acrobat. Pablo sets out into the world, performing in amazing places and drawing great crowds. Eventually, he returns, chair in hand, having learned that the greatest gifts aren't always the most obvious and often lie in our imagination.

For his birthday, Pablo receives exactly what he doesn't want: a chair. Disappointed and angry, he locks himself in his room, determined not to sit on his new chair. But he starts…

Офелию подхватил вихрь поразительных событий и перемен. Ещё вчера девушка была новым человеком на Полюсе, не понимающим, что происходит вокруг, а сегодня она - в центре грандиозной интриги! Ей предстоит свидание, о котором многие обитатели Полюса мечтают десятилетиями: со дня на день Офелия встретится с самим Фаруком, Духом ковчега.

Во второй книге серии "Сквозь зеркала" героиня уже не выглядит ребёнком, потерявшимся в загадочном мире взрослых. Наконец-то ей представляется шанс взять судьбу в собственные руки! И кстати, руки здесь помогут как нельзя лучше: в кончиках пальцев, старательно спрятанных под перчатками, заключена магическая сила. За такой дар сам Фарук готов многое отдать, а нежеланный жених героини, изворотливый и непредсказуемый Торн, и вовсе мог бы убить…

Фантастический мир Кристель Дабо, раздробленный на парящие во Вселенной ковчеги, обрастает подробностями, и теперь его законы известны читателям. Однако от этого сюрпризов не становится меньше - напротив, с каждой главой история девушки с Анимы, против воли перебравшейся на Полюс, развивается всё неожиданнее. Как спасти свой бесценный дар чтицы от чужих амбиций и алчности? Как выжить в загоне с хищниками? Эти загадки Офелии предстоит разгадать.

Тетралогия "Сквозь зеркала" французской писательницы Кристeль Дабo (родилась в 1980 году) - это целая альтернативная реальность, замысловатая и непредсказуемая, но продуманная до мельчайших деталей. Мировой тираж первого тома превышает 500 тыс. экземпляров, а франкоязычный интернет заполнен фан-артом по мотивам историй об Офелии. Первая книга, вышедшая в 2018 году в издательстве "КомпасГид", сразу стала хитом, и продолжение истории - настоящий подарок российским поклонникам Кристель Дабо.

Офелию подхватил вихрь поразительных событий и перемен. Ещё вчера девушка была новым человеком на Полюсе, не понимающим, что происходит вокруг, а сегодня она - в центре…

Wolf can’t tell which emotion he is feeling sometimes; happy, sad, excited, jealous, there are far too many. When his moods begin to change without warning, Wolf’s friends begin to worry, and aren’t sure how to handle the confused whirlwind of their companion’s feelings. Finally, Wolf decides that enough is enough, and sets out to tame his ever-changing emotions, a feat more easily said than done. How exactly does he intend to manage his moods?

Wolf can’t tell which emotion he is feeling sometimes; happy, sad, excited, jealous, there are far too many. When his moods begin to change without warning, Wolf’s friends begin…

An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it’s a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm. Now, big sister assures little sister, the fears that once felt as big as a mountain feel as minuscule as a speck of dust.

An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it’s a special blanket for bedtime or singing…

This powerfully silent graphic novel follows the saga of a boy who grows up to be an astronaut, just like he always wanted, until a fatal space shuttle crash upends his life, and he begins to find solace in beauty here on earth.

Told through a series of poignant vignettes, Through A Life is a sweeping story of dreams, expectations, nature, and loss. Rodney spends his life looking through. Windows give way to screens as he comes of age dreaming of what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. This powerfully silent graphic novel follows the saga of a boy who grows up to be an astronaut, just like he always wanted, until a fatal space shuttle crash upends his life, and he begins to find solace in the beauty here on earth.


"This nearly wordless graphic novel . . . is like one extended gut punch over the course of 200 pages . . . Constructed of gorgeous, flat screen-print style drawings, a whole life comes to pass without a line of narration or dialogue—love and its failings, depression, and a tragedy in space that keeps the protagonist tethered forever to earth."—Kristen Radtke, The Believer

This powerfully silent graphic novel follows the saga of a boy who grows up to be an astronaut, just like he always wanted, until a fatal space shuttle crash upends his life, and…

My Dad at the Zoo is a tale of role reversal in which Dad reverts to the unsocialized, wild ways of childhood. Probably tired from all of his wearying antics around bedtime, here Dad heads off to the zoo with his son and goes completely zany.

My Dad at the Zoo is a tale of role reversal in which Dad reverts to the unsocialized, wild ways of childhood. Probably tired from all of his wearying antics around bedtime, here…

Give the gift of a magical do-nothing day!

This picture book with startlingly beautiful words and pictures will spur imagination and a break from boredom or screen time. Now a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year!

All I want to do on a rainy day like today is play my game. My mom says it’s a waste of time, but without my game, nothing is fun! On the other hand, maybe I’m wrong about that…

While reading On a Magical Do-Nothing Day, one gets the sense that the illustrator became lost in her drawings, and as a reader, you'll want to do the same. Perfect for fans of picture books by Julie Morstad, Carson Ellis, Jon Klassen, and Tomi Ungerer.

“Hands down, Beatrice Alemagna is my favorite contemporary illustrator," said the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Last Stop on Market Street, Christian Robinson.

On a Magical Do-Nothing Day has been recognized with a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Don't miss this picture book that beautifully encourages unplugged exploration.

Give the gift of a magical do-nothing day!

This picture book with startlingly beautiful words and pictures will spur imagination and a break from boredom or screen time. Now a…

From Hans Christian Anderson award-winning author Philippe Fix, a dazzling portrait of a dreamy optimist filling Paris with ingenious gadgets, toys, and magical contraptions.

Seraphin, dreaming of gardens full of birdsongs, sunny avenues, and flowers, works as a ticket seller in a metro station underground. One day, after being scolded by the stationmaster for trying to save a butterfly that had flown into the station by accident, he learns that he has inherited an old, dilapidated house. Overjoyed by the possibilities, he and his friend Plume set about building the house of their dreams, and much more besides! Philippe Fix's illustrations, cinematic in their scope, have enchanted children since their 1967 d�but. In a fresh translation, Seraphin now allows a new generation to experience the wonder and inventive spectacle of the original.

From Hans Christian Anderson award-winning author Philippe Fix, a dazzling portrait of a dreamy optimist filling Paris with ingenious gadgets, toys, and magical contraptions.…

In this gentle, poetic young graphic novel, Dounia, a grandmother, tells her granddaughter the story even her son has never heard: how, as a young Jewish girl in Paris, she was hidden away from the Nazis by a series of neighbors and friends who risked their lives to keep her alive when her parents had been taken to concentration camps.

Hidden ends on a tender note, with Dounia and her mother rediscovering each other as World War II ends . . . and a young girl in present-day France becoming closer to her grandmother, who can finally, after all those years, tell her story. With words by Loïc Dauvillier and art by Marc Lizano and Greg Salsedo, this picture book-style comic for young readers is a touching read.

"Originally published in 2012 by Le Lombard under the title L'Enfant Cache"--Copyright page.

In this gentle, poetic young graphic novel, Dounia, a grandmother, tells her granddaughter the story even her son has never heard: how, as a young Jewish girl in Paris, she was…

An inclusive and expansive telling of the history of civilization from the beginning of time, by one of France's most beloved children's authors

All of Us is a collective history of the world, told from an uncommon point of view. Written in the first-person plural, All of Us is a book of our history, emphasizing our unity as a species, beginning with the birth of our planet and our common origins in Africa, and describing how we came to be who we are in all our numerous guises.

As hunter-gatherers and nomads, inventors of tools, farmers and breeders, we evolved in various ways, influenced by outside forces, such as different climates and geographies, which led to our divisions into different civilizations. Our past was one of incredible invention—the creation of art, the development of writing, the birth of science, religion, and philosophy—but also of constant struggle for survival, of colonization, of revolution, slavery, and war. With detailed maps, intricate illustrations, and vivid descriptions, All of Us is a gripping and inclusive world history for young readers, a history of the family of man. It will appeal to fans of Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States series.

An inclusive and expansive telling of the history of civilization from the beginning of time, by one of France's most beloved children's authors

All of Us is a collective…

Где-то во Вселенной, словно гигантские дирижабли, парят ковчеги - осколки цивилизации. Двадцать одно убежище для людей, двадцать один мир со своими законами и обычаями. Жители каждого ковчега обладают уникальными свойствами: восстанавливать предметы прикосновением, создавать иллюзорные объекты, а то и вовсе причинять боль силой мысли.

Офелии даны лишь две способности: читать и проходить сквозь зеркала. Читать различные вещи, то есть видеть их историю, ощущать эмоции всех людей, когда-либо к ним прикасавшихся, - вот оно, подлинное счастье! Но… прощай, любимый дом Семейных Архивов! Прощай, привычная спокойная жизнь! Прощай, Семья!

Жизнь Офелии переворачивается в тот день, когда она узнает, что ее ждет замужество, и отказаться невозможно. Девушке придется покинуть родную Аниму и отправиться на Полюс. А этот ковчег так далеко, что перелететь сквозь зеркала обратно на Аниму не получится никак… Жених ее, аристократ Торн, встрече тоже совсем не рад. Почему? Зачем и кому понадобилось переселять неприметную чтицу Офелию на жестокий Полюс, соединять противоположности? Эту загадку еще предстоит разгадать.

Тетралогия "Сквозь зеркала" французской писательницы Кристeль Дабo (родилась в 1980 году) - это целая альтернативная реальность, замысловатая и непредсказуемая, но продуманная до мельчайших деталей. Мировой тираж первого тома превышает 500 тыс. экземпляров, а франкоязычный интернет заполнен фан-артом по мотивам историй об Офелии. Мир, придуманный Кристель Дабо, - такой же феномен, каким стал когда-то "Гарри Поттер": не случайно книги писательницы отмечены многочисленными престижными премиями.

Где-то во Вселенной, словно гигантские дирижабли, парят ковчеги - осколки цивилизации. Двадцать одно убежище для людей, двадцать один мир со своими законами и обычаями. Жители…

Ce petit fantôme-là est très contrarié : on ne le voit pas (évidemment, puisque c'est un fantôme...), mais lui, justement, voudrait beaucoup qu'on le voie et qu'on s'intéresse à lui ! Alors, il enfile un drap, plein d'espoir. Mais ça ne marche toujours pas : personne ne le sert au café, on marche sur son drap - bref, on l'ignore. Dépité, il se réfugie dans un vieux château à l'abandon, encore plus triste qu'avant. Mais... mais attendez, il n'est pas vide, ce château ! Il est même plein de fantômes comme lui : dans la salle de bains, au salon, en cuisine et jusque dans le jardin, il y en a partout ! Et tous le voient, évidemment.

Ce petit fantôme-là est très contrarié : on ne le voit pas (évidemment, puisque c'est un fantôme...), mais lui, justement, voudrait beaucoup qu'on le voie et qu'on s'intéresse à…

Alors ça mord ? se présente comme une partie de pêche sur la banquise. Jean Gourounas joue avec les effets d'accumulation, jusqu'aux limites de la patience du héros, jusqu'à la chute de l'histoire et sa résolution comique. Les animaux qui défilent procureront sans doute de nombreux fous rires, aux petits comme aux grands.

Alors ça mord ? se présente comme une partie de pêche sur la banquise. Jean Gourounas joue avec les effets d'accumulation, jusqu'aux limites de la patience du héros, jusqu'à la…