The end of year celebrations are over, but we still have so many great children’s books to present to you. The month of January and its blues will not reach us!
The dark brown duvet, from 5 years old
Written by Alexandre Cammas, illustrated by Lamia Ziadé and published by Robert Laffont editions, The Doudou that melts tells the story of a little boy, Mouss, who gives all his love to his duvet made from a piece of soap. He takes care of it, plays with it, tries not to get it wet so it doesn’t melt, but hey, soap is soap and accidents happen fast. A cute little story that smells like the south of France, olive oil and lavender and that will make you melt too, like a small piece of handmade soap.
The opinion of our little 4 and a half year old reader: ” My duvet will never melt, but it smells less good than Mouss’. »
The Kididoc of nature, from 7 years old
The cute animated book Kididoc of nature by Sylvie Baussier, published by Nathan, is a superb pop-up that answers all the questions children may have about nature and its mysteries. Animals, plants, geology and ecosystems, this kididoc learn, in a fun and educational way, to understand our Earth and the world around us.
Our 9-year-old reader’s opinion: ” I didn’t know I existed too, flying mammals »
The colander alphabet, from 5 years old
Christiane Duchesne’s Primer Strainer, illustrated by Marianne Ferrer and published by QuébécAmérique is, as the name suggests, a primer. But not just any, as there are many gaps in the words here, which the child has to find in order to complete them. A beautiful way to start learning to read, all with delicate illustrations.
Our 4-year-old reader’s opinion: ” It seems that the words have been eaten! »
The visit, from 6 years
Visit, by Louison Nielman, illustrated by Jean-Claude Alphen and published by Éditions D’Eux is a very sweet little tale, which recounts the encounter between a giant bear and a character called Paul, in the heart of the forest. A story of friendship and games, which advocates tolerance and respect for others.
The opinion of our little 7-year-old reader: ” This bear looks giant. Really exists? Can we meet them in the forest like that? At the same time, they seem to be enjoying themselves… »
Forbidden in the family, from 3 years
Written by Catherine Dolto, Colline Faure-poirée and illustrated by Robin, all published by the Mine de rien editions of Gallimard Jeunesse, Forbidden in the family it adds to the collection that helps children to give words to their ailments and adults to simply explain many phenomena of life to the little ones. The arrival of a little brother, the parents’ divorce or, as in this book, incest, these little books are perfect for dealing with such a delicate and difficult subject, but which nevertheless must be known by all children. Forbidden in the family it accurately addresses even this taboo subject, privacy and the weight of secrets, and is of public utility.
The opinion of our little 6-year-old reader: ” I know that no adult has the right to touch me where it’s intimate and that no one has the right to ask me to keep a forbidden secret. »
The repair of my parents, for 5 years
Written by David Goudreault, drawn by France Cormier and published by Éditions D’Eux, My parents’ reparation is a beautiful story that can serve as a support to all parents who are separating and who find it difficult to find the words to explain what is happening to their children. Through the story of Coco and Lélé, a brother and sister who see the end of their parents’ couple, we discover that their new life can be just as fulfilling, once everyone has found their balance in this organization. .
The opinion of our little 8-year-old reader: ” I have many friends in school who have divorced parents, it happens sometimes in life. I liked the story because I understand better how they feel. »
The seventh and a half floor, from 10 years old
Be careful, you will most likely cry all the tears in your body, or almost. In the The seventh and a half floors by Suzanne Aubry, illustrated by Delphie Côté-Lacroix and published by Éditions QuébecAmérique, we follow the life of a 12 year old girl up to 24 years old. She comes to terms with her mother’s fatal illness that comes out of nowhere and upends her life. If, unfortunately, the outcome of her illness is terrible, we are overwhelmed by the beauty of the words used to narrate such a delicate subject, and she takes us by the bowels. But this story is not only sad, it is also full of love, resilience, courage and philosophy. A little excerpt to make you want to devour it: “ We never really leave the places where we were happy. They remain in our hearts and in our memories, they are part of us, of our history, and a part of our being continues to live there until our last breath. Like the suns. »
The opinion of our little 12-year-old reader: ” It’s true that it ends well, but I really want to hug my mother again, immediately, immediately. »
How to get dad to sleep, ages 7 and up
Written by Andrée Poulin, illustrated by Jean-Claude Alphen and published by Éditions D’Eux, the story of How to get dad to sleep may seem sad in the first few pages read. It tells the story of a surgeon who can no longer sleep because one of his little patients did not survive the operation. The traumatized doctor cannot sleep at night, and his son tries in every way to calm him down and help him fall asleep again, inviting a whole group of musicians from the orchestra to play him lullabies. A beautiful declaration of love that ends well, and that demonstrates that the voice is the most beautiful instrument in the world.
Our 5-year-old reader’s opinion: ” I don’t know how he keeps from falling asleep, the doctor. As soon as I hear a lullaby, I yawn! »
People are beautiful, from 5 years old
Attention, big stroke of heart! People are beautiful written by Doctor Baptiste Beaulieu, illustrated by Qin Leng and published by Les Arènes should be read in all schools in France and even in the world, just that. Baptiste Beaulieu, with poetry, sweetness, empathy and benevolence and through the character of Papou, explains why all people are beautiful, even those with different bodies, wounded, twisted, thin, fat, white, black. A veritable ode to tolerance and love for others, as this doctor does so well with such well-written words and fiery prose. A real gem!
Our 6-year-old reader’s opinion: ” Me too, will I have invisible scars afterwards? What if I worry about it? »
My friend the little mermaid, from 4 years old
Second crush alert for this magnificent children’s book by Gallimard! Briony May Smith, who you may already know My friend the unicorn (and which you will hear about very soon at Madmoizelle) has just released a new album, already loved. The story is that of Zoé, a small human, and her friend Océane, a young mermaid, who share a strong friendship. On the evening of the moon festival, Océane can go to the mainland to visit her friend, for a magical evening. Sublime colors, a sweet and delicate story, beautiful values, My friend the little mermaid it’s the perfect album
The opinion of our little 5 and a half year old reader: ” Swimming on the back of a whale must be amazing! »
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
