The most beautiful of all stories
It is the most beautiful of all stories: the history of the Earth. From its birth to the appearance of the first living beings and until the arrival of humans. This book invites you on this journey: page after page, you will witness the creation of the oceans, the first volcanic eruptions, the birth of the dinosaurs… So many upheavals and trials to get to where our beloved planet has reached 4.5 billion years after its appearance in the Universe.
1day1news liked :
- The presentation: each major stage in the evolution of the Earth occupies a double page. It is therefore very clear and educational.
- The illustrations: they are superb. Each double-page spread is a real painting with warm, vibrant colors. It is a joy to contemplate them.
- The texts: they are short, which makes them much easier to read. They are also very well written by the writer Érik Orsenna.
The Earth told to children, by Pierrick Graviou and Érik Orsenna, illustrated by Stéphane Kiehl. Published by Gallimard jeunesse.
A grandpa who only does what he wants
Jack loves his grandfather's stories. The old man was an airplane pilot during World War II. But now, the latter is starting to lose his mind a little and is convinced that he was still an aviator during the war. And when Jack's parents find him perched at the top of a church steeple, they decide to send him to a retirement home. When he hears this news, the boy will do everything to help his grandfather escape in a heroic way…
1day1news liked :
- The characters, each one more delirious than the last.
- Affection that Jack wears to his grandfather and which makes these two characters endearing.
- humor used to describe certain situations.
- Letter size in dialogues, which changes whether the person shouts or not.
Rebel grandpa, by David Walliams, illustrated by Tony Ross, translated from English by Valérie Le Plouhinec. Edited by Albin Michel Jeunesse.
A traveler in spite of herself
It has now been several years since Alma left her valley in Africa to find her brother, Lam. She now lives in France. A sailor tells him that Lam is in the United States. She and her friend Joseph decide to go there. But the two children end up being separated despite themselves. Alma leaves for the American continent, in the middle of the slave revolt, while Joseph remains in Paris, stuck in France by the Revolution… As you can imagine, Alma is not done with the adventures. And this 3e volume is as thrilling as the first two!
1day1news liked:
- The story, which is told by lots of different characters.
- The different places that the heroes cross, and which take us all over the world.
- The many drawings in large format which are full of details.
- The author's choice of mix historical facts into his account.
Alma, tome 3, freedom, by Timothée de Fombelle, illustrated by François Place. Published by Gallimard jeunesse. Recommended by the publisher from 11 years old.
The surprising island
Elijah, a young teenager, finds himself stranded on a desert island, not so deserted after all. He doesn't have the slightest memory of his past, nor the slightest idea of where he is. He then meets other teenagers in the same situation as him, totally lost and plunged into the unknown. But are they really his friends? Each has its own personality and is useful for the survival of the group by defending itself or eating well. Until the day they come across an old automaton who challenges them maliciously. How will they get out of this?
1day1news liked:
- The suspense: We wonder for a long time if the automaton will really carry out its threats.
- The plot: The numerous twists and turns create intense and moving highlights. We learn that we should not trust just anyone.
Midnight Islandtome 1, The awakening of the automaton, of Lylian and Grebil. Published by Dupuis.
Walking around is fun!
If your parents swear by family walks. If, sometimes, you have to admit that it bores you a little… Then this box set is made for you! The idea is simple: offer treasure hunts to do while walking. For each walk proposed, there is the path to take as well as 3 game sheets : one for 4 to 6 year olds, one for those 7 to 9 years old and a last one for those over 10 years old. There is something for all ages and tastes.
1day1news liked:
- Each box contains 12 walks: enough to last several weekends.
- To solve puzzles, mathematical games, decryption… only one solution: examine the places we pass through. Finally, it helps you see lots of amazing details that you would probably have missed!
- Several regions already have their box: Toulouse and its region, Marseille and its region, southern Brittany, northern Brittany, Périgord, and Lyon and its region. When’s the sequel?
Randolandfun family walks.
Thanks to Lucie and Louise, editorial interns, who participated in this article.
Catherine Ganet et Camille Laurans
