Sue Lowell Gallion et Lisk Feng (ill.), Phaidon, 3 ans.
“Wolves”
In the heart of the night, silhouettes slip by and invite you to take a stroll amidst decor that unfolds with finesse. Fragile and precious.
Elena Selena, Gallimard Jeunesse, 4 years old.
“The Glass House”
While taking an impromptu walk, a little girl discovers a glass house in the heart of an abandoned factory. Curious, the little girl pushes the door and discovers lush nature. With the help of fine cutouts, we discover this forgotten jungle at the same time as her. Lace.
Hélène Druvert, La Martinière Jeunesse, 5 years old.
Some classics…
“Sleeping Beauty”
What a great idea to take Charles Perrault’s tale and make it into an animated book! Through Slavic-style illustrations, the story of this sleeping princess takes on another color and the fine cutouts transform it into a small work.
Frédérique Fraisse and Dinara Mirtalipova (ill.), Glénat Jeunesse, 4 years old.
“The Big Bad”
It’s always interesting to reread a story through the figure of the villain because without a great villain, there is no good plot. Captain Hook, the Wolf, Bluebeard, Tom Thumb’s parents and many others give their version of the facts. Enlightening!
Marie Desplechin and Elsa Oriol (ill.), Kaléidoscope, 7 ans.
“Peter Pan”
James Matthew Barrie’s flamboyant classic, abridged and illustrated in a very original and modern way, will appeal to young adventurers who don’t want to grow up.
James Matthew Barrie and Marc Majewski (ill.), Albin Michel Jeunesse, 9 years old.
“The Snow Queen”
Full original text and classic, careful illustrations make this great album a must-have. Little twist: the illustrations transpose the story to the 20th century. Amazing.
Hans Christian Andersen and Anton Lomaev (ill.), Sarbacane, 10 years old.
Some documentaries…
“Whales”
A small documentary album around the life of whales but accessible to young people. Poetic, intelligent and beautifully illustrated, this book allows you to learn lots of things seemingly innocuously.
Bastien Contraire, The Party, 2 years old.
“The seed odyssey”
Here is a thick and wonderful encyclopedia dedicated to seeds. Along the wind or the water, clinging to the fur of animals or nestled in their stomachs waiting for a better day, they use a thousand and one tricks to expand their kingdom. Beautifully illustrated, it is suitable for both children and their parents.
Cruschiform, Gallimard, 7 years old.
“The Earth explained to children”
The Earth, this fascinating machine, is explained here from its first shivers to the appearance of the first men. An in-depth and well-written story while remaining suitable for children (5th-6th grade). Enough to answer a lot of questions even if contemporary issues remain unresolved.
Pierrick Graviou and Erik Orsenna, Gallimard Jeunesse, 10 years old.
Some musical books…
“Pompon Pompon, a stroll through the Musée d’Orsay”
Following in the footsteps of a century-old bear, a resident of the Musée d’Orsay, we sneak into the deserted institution and discover its major pieces. A unique, joyful and enriching visit (on CD and by QR code).
A story by Pascal Parisot, illustrated by Charles Berberian and told by Bruno Podalydès, Gallimard Jeunesse, 8 years old.
“George Gershwin’s Crazy Day”
George, a little swing genius, and his brother arrive in Paris to find inspiration. Set to brilliant jazz music played by The Amazing Keystone Big Band, an original tale told by Laure Calamy (on CD). For curious little ones, music lovers.
A story by Fabrice Colin, illustrated by Alexis Bruchon and told by Laure Calamy, Gautier-Languereau, 10 years old.
“Flash”
A butterfly in a hurry to experience as much as possible in the short time allotted to it leaves the port of Le Havre to reach the Stade de France via the Bay of Seine… A sparkling adventure sung by great artists like Oldelaf, Arnaud Tsamère, Aldebert, Simon Mimoun or Olivia Ruiz who bring colorful characters to life.
A story by Vincent Tirilly, illustrated by Vincent Caut, Gallimard Jeunesse, 7 years old.
