It’s another great selection of favorites for this month of May that is ending! On the program: animals, poetry, beautiful illustrations and sweet words.
Dagoberto, from 3 years old
The story of King Dagobert, who in addition to wearing his panties backwards, has his whole body backwards. Published by Casterman, the album written by Anne Herbauts tells, in a joyful and amusing way, the incomprehension that reigned among the king’s subjects, who thought that he was always angry, when he was only upside down. The sung text, the poetic and repeated verses make this album a great job to help the little ones put themselves in the shoes of others before judging them.
101 ways to always read, from 4 years old
A large catalog-style book written by Timothée de Fombelle, superbly illustrated by Benjamin Chaud, all published by Gallimard Jeunesse editions. This children’s book shows, page after page, the 101 ways to read anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s classic, marshmallow, perched cat or hot air balloon, everything is superbly researched and designed. If you’re looking for me, I’m the Sissy way, and I’m not even ashamed to claim it.
Sushi likes mice, from 3 years old
If you don’t know how to explain to your child why your cat eats mice, this book is for you. Sushi loves micewritten by Michel and Léa Larrieu and published by Delachaux and Niestlé is perfect for explaining the concept of predation to the little ones, in an extravagant and exaggerated way, and for demonstrating that yes, a mouse is fine, but 357907 mice are a bit messier, and fortunately there is a cat.
The Stranger, for 5 years
Written by the talented Chris Van Allsburg and published by Éditions D’eux, The stranger it’s a feast for the eyes. Several interpretations are possible at the end of this enigmatic and poetic reading and, if we focus only on the first reading, it is a graceful hymn to the changing seasons and the passage of time.
How to learn to manipulate your parents, from 7 years old
There are tons of books for kids to understand. Books for children, so that their parents understand (and can handle them in peace), is rarer. In this very first children’s book by the famous Titiou Lecoq, we follow little Elias as he tries to become the perfect child in the eyes of his parents, to avoid being punished when they discover that he broke their tablet. With the help of Chattemoche, the cat that looks like an old mop, Elias will overcome everything and surprise everyone. Filled with humor, this mock documentary should be in every iPad wrecker’s library.
My dad who can’t say I love you, for 4 years
A small favorite, published by Saltimbanque editions. Written by Vincent Guigue and illustrated by Luciano Lozano, My father who can’t say I love you is a hymn to true love. Simon, a little boy, doesn’t understand why his father never says the words “I love you” to him, unlike the father of Marius, his best friend. But throughout the album we understand that the trials of love are sometimes silent and that this modern father-son relationship, sweet as a chocolate mousse, is full of love and goodwill.
The eye of the wolf, from 6 years old
Daniel Pennac’s masterpiece is titled after its collector’s version and beautifully illustrated by François Roca, all published by Nathan editions. If you don’t know the story, it’s that of a wild wolf locked up in a zoo who meets a little African boy. Both tell each other, discover and tame each other. It’s beautiful, it’s poetic, and it’s a true declaration of love for nature, animals and friendship.
For the night to be sweet, from 4 years old
It’s never too early to read poetry. Published by Les Venterniers, these poems to whisper into children’s ears, written by sophrologist Marcella and illustrated by Marie Poirier, are of an incredibly sweet and pure beauty. Not to mention that the books are handmade which adds significant charm! To make it easier for the little ones to sleep, reading these poems to them can become a real little ritual that will gently transport them into a deep and salvific sleep.
Pains, from 4 years old
In the beautiful Mine de Rien collection by Gallimard, Catherine Dolto and Coline Faure-Poirée speak this time of pain, of those that envelop the heart and squeeze it too tightly. Thanks to the words of Doctor Cat’, the child understands and accepts that pain passes like clouds, wind and rain, and that speaking everything becomes clear. A great way to help little ones understand what is going on in their head and sort out their emotions.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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