Our suggestions for children’s books

Some suggestions for children’s books for toddlers, children and teenagers

For the little ones

long live the monsters

A horrible strong evil monster is looking for another monster to play with. A beast with a long, pointed tail, sharp claws, huge yellow eyes, or very large teeth. “Are you a monster? he asks the young reader, who will be invited to utter terrifying grunts to prove it. A very funny participatory album that the little monsters will want to read again night after night.

Are you a monster?

Guilherme Karsten

Editions The short scale

From 3 years old

For kids

The poetry of engines

“It’s not true that all apples fall near their apple tree”, writes Jonathan Bécotte in this sweet poetic album which features a boy and his mechanic father. Even if they are poles apart, they come together in a world “where noise and nursery rhymes harmonize”. A beautiful tribute to paternal love that ignores differences.

oil stains

Text by Jonathan Bécotte, illustrations by Enzo

Editions Quebec America

From 6 years old

For teenagers

After the glory…

In Alexis’ eyes, only one person is responsible for the serious accident in which his girlfriend Jade was involved: Nathan. Convinced that his misfortunes are linked to the egocentrism of his former best friend, he leaves the group they formed together. While the first volume of this captivating series by Isabelle Roy described the rise of the two teenagers in the world of Quebec hip-hop, face the music places the protagonists in front of a dilemma: glory or friendship?

Glory, volume 2 – face the music

Isabelle Roy

Editions Hurtubise

From 12 years old

Comic

postapocalyptic world

Pollution, nuclear accidents, wars and migrations: the Earth lived through a dark period which very nearly wiped out humanity. Luckily, a scientist has figured out how to create revolutionary trees that recycle pollution. From this discovery was born CityZen, a seemingly perfect ecological city. Why then do activists want to destroy it? The young Amal will try to unravel this mystery. With this first comic strip, the French singer Jain transports the reader to a post-apocalyptic world that we hope never to know.

CityZen

Texts by Jain, Léa Galice and Damien Perez, illustrations by José Robledo and Marcial Toledano

Dupuis Editions

From 9 years old

Documentary

All about Quebec

What is the largest animal in Quebec? Why is there a cross on Mount Royal? Where does maple syrup come from? Through more than 100 questions, this documentary allows elementary school children to learn more about their province. Geography, history, language and sport are some of the topics explored in this book which offers brief and easy to understand explanations. A quick overview of Quebec ideal for children eager for knowledge.

What is Quebec?

Text by Patrick Couture, illustrations by Paul Martin

Editions Gründ Quebec

From 7 years old