Some suggestions for children’s books for toddlers, children and adolescents.
For the little ones: the wealth of memories
Simone is sad. She misses her friend Coco. “He has gone so far and so high that he will never come back,” his mother told him. Despite this, Simone looks for him everywhere. She ends up finding him … in a flower. For an afternoon, she lives with him adventures that bring back precious memories. Coco where are you is a bright and useful album to gently approach the loss of a loved one.
Coco where are you
Text and illustrations by Aurélien Galvan
Monsieur Ed editions
From 3 years old
For children: Saint-Élie-de-Caxton told to children
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Extract of The small boat race, by Fred Pellerin
For the first time, Fred Pellerin brings the famous residents of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton to life in a children’s album. With the help of the merchant general Toussaint Brodeur, Babine, the small child prisoner in a large body, participates in the village boat race. But while all the boats cross the finish line, Babine’s is long overdue. What if the small ship was promised a greater fate? It is a real pleasure to introduce children to the universe filled with poetry of Fred Pellerin thanks to this album nicely illustrated in watercolor by Annie Boulanger.
The small boat race
Text by Fred Pellerin, illustrations by Annie Boulanger
Sarrazine Editions
From 7 years old
For teens: tunes from Tea Hunger Games
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Extract of Scarlet winter, volume 1 – Endestad, by Eve Patenaude
Desperate to help her ailing brother, Meike risks her life in extreme climbing competitions, where the consequence of one wrong move is death. It must be said that in the Nordic kingdom of Hinterland, violence is everywhere, supported by the authorities. In exchange for a sum of money, the martyrs agree to be beaten up. By addressing the fascination caused by violence and the rift between elite and common people, the series Scarlet winter reminds Tea Hunger Games, even at Squid Game. Fans of the genre will be eager to discover the sequel, scheduled for next winter.
Scarlet winter, volume 1 – Endestad
Eve Patenaude
Quebec America editions
From 14 years old
Comic strip: beyond the crosses
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Extract from the comic The Pamals, a world full of flaws, text by Isa and illustrations by Enzo
Pamal Spidé, Pamal Tiboss and Pamal Mèchcourte are three of the nine funny characters that we find in this comic book which highlights the flaws. Children laugh because they easily recognize themselves in any of the situations presented in the book (parents too). Far from preaching, the author Isa insists on the fact that behind every flaw are hidden qualities.
The Pamals, a world full of flaws
Text by Isa and illustrations by Enzo
Glénat Quebec editions
From 7 years old
Documentary: inspiring journeys
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Book’s extract 15 women who made the history of Quebec, text by Catherine Ferland, illustrations by Constance Harvey
They are called Maude Abbott, Alys Robi, Jehane Benoît or Judith Jasmin. In their own way, they changed the history of Quebec. In this highly relevant documentary, historian Catherine Ferland retraces the journey of 15 women from all fields, from music to medicine to law. Writing “I” gives the impression of reliving the highlights of the lives of these women. An inspiring book that will nourish the aspirations of young girls (but also boys).
15 women who made the history of Quebec
Text by Catherine Ferland, illustrations by Constance Harvey
Auzou Quebec editions
From 8 years old