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An independent imprint dedicated to illustrated children’s books, Milky Way Picture Books, founded in 2021, strongly believes that it is never too early to nurture the idea of books as spaces to experience moments of beauty with children.

08/08/2024

IN BOOKSTORES SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - 🗻🌊 HEKLA & LAKI by Marine Schneider

Our upcoming title, HEKLA & LAKI has just received a review from Booklist and we're super happy!

Check out what they're saying:

🖊️ This fable-like tale is inspired by two Icelandic volcanoes: Hekla, a small, very active entity, whirls into old Laki’s dormant life one windy day. Hekla’s unexpected arrival shakes Laki “to his core.” While calm Laki favors order and routine, mischievous and energetic Hekla constantly causes “small catastrophes” in their middle-of-the-crater home. In time, these two disparate beings forge a deep and affectionate parent-child attachment: “Laki couldn’t even remember what life was like before Hekla.” Throughout the seasons, the elder passes on wisdom and learns “to make room for” the little spark. Bolstered by support and steadfast guidance, Hekla takes steps toward independence. When Laki dies, his bereaved charge shores up reserves and comes into his own. Schneider’s refined, atmospheric illustrations present the beauty, power, and magnificence of Icelandic landscapes in striking wordless spreads. Laki is characterized as a gigantic, stable, stalwart, dark-blue being, while Hekla is a tiny, fiery, lava-orange imp. Originally published in French, this nuanced translation is full of warmth.

AVAILABLE IN ALL FINE BOOKSTORES SEPTEMBRE 17, 2024.
Pre-order your copy of HEKLA & LAKI today!
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/hekla-laki

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08/01/2024

NEW CHARACTER UNLOCKED! 👑 We couldn't resist the idea of introducing you to a new character from our next season's publication. Can you guess who the talented writer and illustrator of this little king is?

📚 The only hint we can give you is that this story will be a wonderfully whimsical and philosophical tale of a person who searches high and low for nothing, only to encounter something at every turn.

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07/25/2024

IN BOOKSTORES OCTOBER 15 — 🪲 MILO THE KNIGHT by Grégoire Laforce and Charlotte Parent

From the moment he was born, all Milo has ever known is knighthood. He eats, sleeps, and breathes it every moment of his life, never taking his armor off even for a minute. It isn’t until a chance encounter with a court jester, who helps him shed his armor and lay down his spear, that Milo has his first taste of freedom.

📌 Discover this disarming tale! Pre-order your copy of MILO THE KNIGHT now at milkywaypicturebooks.com!

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07/04/2024

OUT IN BOOKSTORES - 🌿🐭 LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA by Tereza Vostradovskà

A beautiful narrative non-fiction picture book that invites readers to follow Little Mouse in her charmingly painted journey through the exploration of nature.

🍵 Little Mouse loves mint tea and lemon cookies and enjoys reading encyclopedias. One day, the roots of a plant pierce the ceiling of her burrow. Amazed, she realizes that she doesn’t know much about the nature around her—but it gives her an idea. She decides to write her own encyclopedia!

The reader follows Little Mouse as she explores, questions, and experiments her way into the worlds of insects, trees, birds, and amphibians, both on land and in water, to discover many ecological processes and phenomena. It’s the perfect book for born explorers who want to learn about the wonders of nature.

📌 LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYDLOPEDIA is available in all fine bookstores and online:
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/little-mouse-s-encyclopedia

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07/02/2024

🤺 MASK OFF! 🪲

We're once again excited to shed a bit of our armor and reveal a brand-new title: MILO THE KNIGHT, the sophomore effort from author Grégoire Laforce (THE LOST DROP) and illustrated by Charlotte Parent (THE MAGIC CAP)!

🐞 From the moment he was born, all Milo has ever known is knighthood. He eats, sleeps, and breathes it every moment of his life, never taking his armor off even for a minute. After all, Milo lives in the shadow of generation upon generation of knights before him and feels duty-bound to defend his colony should a dragon ever attack.

But while training one day, rain begins to fall and eventually turns Milo’s armor to a pile of rust, leaving the young knight weakened and unable to move. It isn’t until a chance encounter with a court jester, who helps him shed his armor and lay down his spear, that Milo has his first taste of freedom.

More info coming soon, so stay tuned... 😉

IN BOOKSTORES OCTOBER 15, 2024.

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06/25/2024

RIGHTS ACQUISITION — ☂️ ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS by Bernadette Gervais

At Milky Way Picture Books, we try not to overuse the word "unique," but get this:

Not only did we acquire the rights to renowned author-illustrator Bernadette Gervais' French-language classic LES TRUCS COMME CI, LES TRUCS COMME ÇA. Not only did we get to work with prolific, award-winning writer Lawrence Schimel on translating it. BUT, our version, ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS, will be released in November 2024 as a bilingual English-Spanish book!

Talk about a unique connection. ;) 🫂

Same goes for ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS — it's a colorful, eye-catching word book that shows us how everyday things are connected in unique ways, featuring 😮 more than 200 large, magnificent images created with stencils and brushes.

If you're as excited as we are, stay tuned to our IG for more info on ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS!

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06/19/2024

🚨 PRE-ORDER ALERT! 🚨

Science fanatics and story fanatics alike, get ready! 🌿🐭 LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, coming JULY 2, 2024, is now available for PRE-ORDER on milkywaypicturebooks.com!

Follow Little Mouse as she explores, questions, and experiments her way into the worlds of insects, trees, birds, and amphibians, both on land and in water, to discover many ecological processes and phenomena.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, numbered diagrams, and plenty of interesting factoids, this playful half-science, half-fiction book is perfect for born explorers who want to learn about the wonders of nature.

📫 Emerge from your burrow and PRE-ORDER your copy of LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA today!
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/little-mouse-s-encyclopedia

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06/04/2024

OUT IN BOOKSTORES TODAY - 🐦 CLARA AND THE BIRDS by Emma Simpson

A shy young girl who usually strays from the flock discovers her own inner strength.

For as long as she can remember, Clara has always been fascinated with birds — where they go, how they take flight, and the way they immediately fly away from her when she comes into contact with them. Like the birds she so admires, Clara is considered shy by those around her. She, too, feels the urge to flee the company of others, preferring the comforting bubble of solitude instead. Convinced that her desire to be alone is a weakness, she struggles to find her voice or recognize her own inner strength. That is, until she has a chance encounter with a bird who doesn’t fly away…

📌 CLARA AND THE BIRDS is available in all fine bookstores and online:
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/clara-and-the-birds

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05/31/2024

KIRKUS STAR - ⭐️ HEKLA & LAKI by Marine Schneider
Release date: Septembre 17, 2024

Our upcoming title, HEKLA & LAKI has just received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and we're so happy!

➡️ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/marine-schneider/hekla-and-laki/

AVAILABLE IN ALL FINE BOOKSTORES ✨ SEPTEMBRE 17, 2024.
Pre-order your copy of HEKLA & LAKI today!

05/14/2024

MILKY WAY PICTURE BOOKS’ NADINE ROBERT — AUTHOR OF THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE — TO APPEAR AT 2024 ALA IN SAN DIEGO

MONTREAL, May 15, 2024 — Nadine Robert, founder and publisher of Milky Way Picture Books, is set to appear at this year’s ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, held June 27–July 2, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center, CA.

Also author and co-recipient of The 2021 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award for her picture book On the Other Side of the Forest, and the recent winner of the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Awards for Clover, Robert will participate in three book signings for her recent starred picture book: The Walk of the Field Mouse, at this year’s event. Copies of The Walk of the Field Mouse will be offered for free.

Mark your calendars!

· Friday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. – 19:00 p.m.
for The Walk of the Field Mouse, Booth 1543.
· Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. – 14:30 p.m.
for The Walk of the Field Mouse, Booth 1543
· Sunday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m. – 14:30 p.m.
for The Walk of the Field Mouse, Booth 1543

Milky Way Picture Books has been enjoying a great run of success since launching its first set of titles in November 2021. If you haven’t yet explored their catalog, be sure to visit their website: www.milkywaypicturebooks.com

Milky Way’s titles have received a number of positive and starred reviews from Kirkus (Clover, The Walk of the Field Mouse, The Art of Rewilding, The Cat, the Owl and the Fresh Fish, Van Dog, We Would Pretend) Publisher’s Weekly (The Walk of the Field Mouse, The Magic Cap), The New York Times (I Wish I Could Tell You, Giant Giant), The Wall Street Journal (The Magic Cap, Little Pea, Days Like This), Booklist (My Dog and I, The Magic Cap, Van Dog, We Would Pretend) and many others.

Robert also invites any and all interested media members to come meet her at ALA 2024 to talk more about Milky Way — its current titles, its authors, its future, and more!

We are looking forward to seeing you in San Diego! The Walk of the Field Mouse is illustrated by

05/09/2024

🐦 BIRD'S EYE VIEW 🐦 - IN BOOKSTORES JUNE 4, 2024

Discover a wee bit more about the soon to be released CLARA AND THE BIRDS, from author-illustrator Emma Simpson!

On drawing inspiration from nature:

🍃 "From a very young age, I have felt connected to nature. At the bottom of my parents' garden is a beautiful big oak tree that I climbed, hugged, and chatted to as a child. As a family, we spent hours walking through local forests and I still remember the magic of looking up at the tall trees and feeling embraced by them. If you are connected to nature, you can never be lonely, and to include the power of nature in my book was a must.

"I still feel a wonder at the natural beauty surrounding us. Whether it’s the Bavarian Alps and forests or the wild Cornish sea, I always come away feeling inspired."

🛒 Don't be shy — pre-order your copy of CLARA AND THE BIRDS today at your local bookstore or online at milkywaypicturebooks.com!

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04/26/2024

😮 COVER REVEAL! 😮

COMING JULY 2, 2024 — Winner of the 2017 Golden Ribbon Award in its native Czechia and later made into a video game by Nintendo, something BIG is coming to Milky Way Picture Books...

It's 🐁 LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, written and illustrated by Tereza Vostrodovskà! Swipe left for the cover reveal!

Little Mouse loves mint tea and lemon cookies and enjoys reading encyclopedias. One day, the roots of a plant pierce the ceiling of her burrow. Amazed, she realizes that she doesn’t know much about the nature around her — but it gives her the idea to learn more and write her own encyclopedia! 📚

Readers will follow Little Mouse as she explores, questions, and experiments her way into the worlds of insects, trees, birds, and amphibians, both on land and in water, to discover many ecological processes and phenomena.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, numbered diagrams, and plenty of interesting factoids, this playful half-science, half-fiction book is perfect for born explorers who want to learn about the wonders of nature.

Scurry over to your nearest bookstore and pick up LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA when it drops JULY 2, 2024!

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04/24/2024

ITALIAN MEMORIES 🇮🇹📷 - Here are some snapshots captured during our visit to the Bologna Children's Book Fair.

The fantastic team at Ttipi agency, who have been representing Comme des géants for several weeks now, brilliantly showcased our publishing house to the foreign publishers attending the fair.

Stay tuned for exciting news to come. 👏 A big thank you to Florence, Camila, and Melina for their wonderful work!

04/16/2024

IN BOOKSTORES - 🪺🐀 THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali

🖊️CBC Books said:

A field mouse summons its inner strength in this timeless tale about taking on life’s many obstacles.

One morning, out for one of its usual walks, a field mouse discovers something rather unusual: a mysterious blue object sitting at the foot of a big rock. As a group of animals gather to carefully inspect the object, they realize that a robin’s egg has rolled down from its nest all the way at the top. Wondering who will roll it back up, the field mouse quickly volunteers, only to be met with laughter and mockery from its fellow animals. The field mouse, spurred on by a determination to prove them wrong, musters all of its strength to take on the Sisyphean task – but will it succeed?

🧺THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE is available in all fine bookstores and online:
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/the-walk-of-the-field-mouse

04/12/2024

Earlier this month, over 😮 7,500 passionate librarians gathered at ✨ PLA 2024 in Columbus, Ohio — a remarkable return to form for the Public Library Association ’s marquee biennial event following its 2022 pandemic edition!

Public librarians got to reunite with palpable joy, relishing in the chance to talk and to celebrate among their peers.

Equally exciting was the long-awaited debut of Milky Way Picture Books at PLA, alongside Publisher Spotlight as well as Ellen Myrick and her incredible team

One unforgettable moment from Ellen's team was a tearful encounter with I WISH I COULD TELL YOU by Jean François Sénéchal and Chiaki Okada, sparking a reader's heartfelt journey. Swipe left for more photos captured at the conference! 🥹

04/05/2024

IN BOOKSTORES - 🌙🪹 THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali

THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE has just received a review from The Wall Street Journal and we are thrilled!

💬 What they're saying:

"We enter the realm of allegory in the story of a different small mammal in “The Walk of the Field Mouse,” a picture book written by Nadine Robert and illustrated by Valerio Vidali. Here the digital art is spare and abstracted, with slabs of color and few details. Parents will have a clue to what’s coming from the book’s epigraph, taken from the writings of Albert Camus: “The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.”

Sisyphus, of course, is the fellow from classical mythology condemned forever to push a boulder up a hill. Yet what looks like frustration and futility—the Sisyphean struggle—can be recast as an exercise in grit and optimism. This is the spin that Ms. Robert puts on the old story in telling of a field mouse that, despite the jeers of other animals, sets itself the task of rolling a robin’s egg up a steep hill and back into the nest from which it fell. “It wasn’t easy, to say the least,” we read. “

But the field mouse kept pushing and pulling upward with the same steady pace. It focused on one step, then the next, then the next.” In the determination of the little field mouse, 4- to 8-year-olds will find a worthy role model well-suited to the active, purposeful nature of springtime."

🧺 Pick up your copy of THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE at your local bookstores and online: https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/the-walk-of-the-field-mouse

04/02/2024

Kirkus’ Reviews editors chose THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE as the best children’s title out this week! 💫🥹

Congratulations to creators Nadine Robert et Valerio Vidali! 👏

THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE follows the story of a mouse who displays perseverance in the face of doubt, marking Robert’s first time writing in English from the get-go. All of her previously published English works were translated from French.

While the decision to do so is one that Robert has a hard time making sense of after the fact, trusting her gut felt easy once the project got underway.

“I think it was the sobriety and the singular tone of the language that prevailed during writing,” Robert explains. “The first sentence of the story came to me in English: ‘Once, there was a field mouse who loved taking walks…’. From there, it just felt natural to continue in that direction for the rest of the story.

🙌 IN ALL FINE BOOKSTORES TODAY! 🙌

04/02/2024

OUT IN BOOKSTORES TODAY - 🐭 THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali

A field mouse summons its inner strength in this timeless tale about taking on life’s many obstacles.

One morning, out for one of its usual walks, a field mouse discovers something rather unusual: a mysterious blue object sitting at the foot of a big rock. As a group of animals gather to carefully inspect the object, they realize that a robin’s egg has rolled down from its nest all the way at the top. Wondering who will roll it back up, the field mouse quickly volunteers, only to be met with laughter and mockery from its fellow animals. The field mouse, spurred on by a determination to prove them wrong, musters all of its strength to take on the Sisyphean task — but will it succeed?

📌 THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE is available in all fine bookstores and online:
🧺 https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/the-walk-of-the-field-mouse

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03/28/2024

IN BOOKSTORES ON APRIL 2nd, 2024 - Right now, in 2024, it can feel like life is just throwing one challenge after another at us. BUT! There’s also no feeling quite like the satisfaction of overcoming those challenges. That’s exactly the message we hope to communicate to young readers with our upcoming book, 🐭THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE.

Author Nadine Robert and illustrator Valerio Vidali — who previously collaborated on THE SHADOW ELEPHANT, translated into 14 languages and named one of Financial Times’ Best Children’s Books of 2021 — have teamed up once again for this inspiring, cinematic tale that’s sure to uplift.

In THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE, a timeless tale that serves as a metaphor for life itself, a field mouse show us that even though life is a struggle, the fulfillment and purpose we get from overcoming each challenge is worth the struggle.

The picture book has already garnered starred 👍 reviews from both Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly and we eagerly anticipate sharing it with the world next week!

03/28/2024

IN BOOKSTORES ON APRIL 2nd. Right now, in 2024, it can feel like life is just throwing one challenge after another at us. BUT! There’s also no feeling quite like the satisfaction of overcoming those challenges. That’s exactly the message we hope to communicate to young readers with our upcoming book, The Walk of the Field Mouse.

Author Nadine Robert and illustrator Valerio Vidali — who previously collaborated on The Shadow Elephant, translated into 14 languages and named one of Financial Times’ Best Children’s Books of 2021 — have teamed up once again for this inspiring, cinematic tale that’s sure to uplift.

In The Walk of the Field Mouse, a timeless tale that serves as a metaphor for life itself, a field mouse show us that even though life is a struggle, the fulfillment and purpose we get from overcoming each challenge is worth the struggle.

The picture book has already garnered starred reviews from both Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and we eagerly anticipate sharing it with the world next week!

03/25/2024

We are so excited to announce that CLARA AND THE BIRDS by Emma Simpson, MY DOG AND I by Luca Tortolini and Felicita Sala, and THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali, have been chosen by the Picturebook Makers / dPICTUS guest curators for the ✨ 100 Outstanding Picturebooks 2024 showcase in Bologna and on the dPICTUS website.

☞ dpictus.com/100-outstanding-picturebooks

🥂 Congratulations to Emma Simpson, Luca Tortolini, Felicita Sala, Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali!

📍 Make sure to visit this special exhibit organized by dPICTUS at the Bologna Children's Book Fair from March 6-9 2024 at Hall 25: A107.

03/20/2024

✈️ Our books are really going places! ✈️

Recently, Chiaki Okada, illustrator of I WISH I COULD TELL YOU, paid a visit to the 🇨🇦 Canadian Embassy in Japan 🗾, where she introduced Canada’s Ambassador to Japan Ian G. McKay to the book for the first time. (And she sent us a few pics to mark the occasion!)

🍁 What’s more, we’re thrilled about the fact that I WISH I COULD TELL YOU is going to be placed in the Embassy’s library going forward. What an honour!

You never quite know where publishing picture books is gonna take you. 🥳

Put a copy of Okada and author Jean-François Sénéchal’s I WISH I COULD TELL YOU into your own library at home — pick it up at your local bookstore or online at milkywaypicturebooks.com!

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03/14/2024

BEHIND THE SCENES with author-illustrator Emma Simpson, whose first picture book, 🐦 CLARA AND THE BIRDS, drops on ✨ April 4, 2024!

On her inspiration for writing about shyness:

🖌️ "Before becoming a full-time author-illustrator, I worked within special education for many years and had the honor of supporting children to reach their potential. It has made me very aware of the power of seeing each child as an individual and allowing them to flourish in their own time and way.

"In my story, Clara repeatedly hears other people say that she is shy and starts to believe that’s what she is. She feels trapped and confused by this concept of herself. I would like my story to demonstrate how feeling shy is one of many emotions that we all experience, but that shouldn’t define a person."

Fly over to milkywaypicturebooks.com and pre-order your copy of Clara and the Birds today!

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02/23/2024

[En français ci-dessous]

This spring, Comme des géants won't be physically present at the Bologna Children's Book Fair but our catalog and new releases will be well represented by our newpartner, Florence Pariente, from Ttipi agency.

Florence may still have a few available slots in her schedule. If you would liketo schedule an appointment, please contact her promptly at the following address:
📧 [email protected]

Speaking of which, why not get the ball rolling before Bologna? 🔗 Click down below to view our 2024 Rights Catalog, showcasing new releases as well as a few old favorites with English-language rights still available!
https://issuu.com/commedesgeants/docs/cdg_catalogue_rights_bologna2024_small

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Ce printemps, Comme des Géants ne sera pas physiquement présente à la Foire de Bologne, mais notre catalogue et nos nouveautés seront entre de bonnes mains avec notre nouvelle partenaire, Florence Pariente, de l'agence Ttipi.🥳

D'ailleurs, Florence pourrait encore avoir quelques créneaux disponibles dans sonemploi du temps. Si vous souhaitez prendre rendez-vous, veuillez la contacter rapidement à l'adresse suivante:
💌 [email protected]

🔗 Cliquez ci-dessous pour consulter notre catalogue de droits 2024 et découvrez nos nouvelles publications, ainsi que nos classiques!
https://issuu.com/commedesgeants/docs/cdg_catalogue_rights_bologna2024_small

Art cover by/Couverture par: Anouk Ricard

02/19/2024

IN BOOKSTORES - 🌊 THE LOST DROP by Grégoire Laforce and Benjamin Flouw.

Diving into the creative process of THE LOST DROP with the incredible illustrator, Benjamin Flouw.

🪼 "I always play with textures in my illustrations. I usually keep my brushes very dry and use black paint to give me a material rawness, allowing me to give substance to the ground, to plants, to animals. But for The Lost Drop, I wanted to try something different: textures created with a lot of water. Papers soaked in buckets, drops of water thrown on sheets with a brush — I literally flooded my studio!"

Immerse yourself in the world of 💧THE LOST DROP, where art meets water in a truly magical way.

Pick up your copy at local bookstores and online:
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/the-lost-drop

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02/15/2024

IN BOOKSTORES - 🍄 THE MAGIC CAP by Mireille Messier and Charlotte Parent
Do you believe in magic? You might just after reading Mireille Messier and Charlotte Parent's THE MAGIC CAP to your kids!

🏠 Many moons ago, in a minuscule tiny, thatched cottage at the edge of the woods, lived two children named Isaura and Arlo with their hedgehog, Crispin. When their beloved pet falls ill, Isaura suggests they seek the magical healing power of gnomes. Convinced this will heal Crispin, the children set off into the woods with humble offerings, hoping to attract the gnomes. Will Isaura and Arlo find the magic solution they seek?

Make a copy of THE MAGIC CAP suddenly appear on your bookshelf — ✨ pick one up today at all fine bookstores and online:
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/the-magic-cap

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02/13/2024

POSTCARD FROM JAPAN 🇯🇵 - We were delighted to receive cherished memories from Chiaki Okada, the gifted illustrator behind I WISH I COULD TELL YOU, recounting her exhibition and book signing experiences in Japan.

At the event, the original paintings were showcased, as well as the wonderful Japanese edition by Hyoronsha Publishing. Witnessing the emotional resonance of Jean-François Sénéchal's poignant narrative, some attendees were very moved. 🥹

I WISH I COULD TELL YOU is available in all fine bookstores: 🔗 link in bio.

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SOUVENIRS JAPONAIS 🦊 - Chiaki Okada, la talentueuse illustratrice de JE VOUDRAIS TE DIRE, nous a envoyé des photos souvenirs de son exposition et de la séance de dédicaces organisée au Japon.

Elle a présenté les originaux de l'album traduit et publié en japonais par Hyoronsha. Certains lecteurs ont même été émus en écoutant cette histoire poignante écrite par Jean-François Sénéchal.

JE VOUDRAIS TE DIRE et disponible en librairie: 🔗 le lien dans la bio.

- .f.senechal

06/27/2023

✨ THE MAGIC CAP BOOK LAUNCH: ✨ Join Mireille Messier on July 30th in Toronto at Another Story Bookshop for an enchanting event celebrating the release of her picture book THE MAGIC CAP.

🥳 There will be readings and snacks for the hungry little gnomes. We look forward to seeing you there at 1pm!

Another Story Bookshop📍 315, Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto (ON) Canada, M6R 2M6

THE MAGIC CAP is available in all fine bookstores and online:
https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/the-magic-cap

06/23/2023

IN BOOKSTORES AUGUST 15 - 🦊 I WISH I COULD TELL YOU by Jean-François Sénéchal and Chiaki Okada

On accepting to illustrate the book:

💬 "I have two granddaughters. The older one is about the same age as the little fox in the story. When I first read the story written by Jean-François Sénéchal, I immediately thought of her. I don't get to spend that much time with them, but when we do, we draw, we read picture books together, and sometimes we play in their imaginary worlds. I felt that painting this story would give me the same feeling as the time that I spend with them." - Chiaki Okada

Pre-order I WISH I COULD TELL YOU:
👉 https://www.milkywaypicturebooks.com/product-page/i-wish-i-could-tell-you

06/21/2023

IN BOOKSTORES IN NOVEMBER — 🐻 COVER REVEAL! 🐻

You’re not seeing things: beloved children’s book creators Luca Tortolini and Felicita Sala have worked doggedly on an unbearably cute new story for Milky Way Picture Books, set to release in November 2023!

In MY DOG AND I, a little girl stumbles upon a lost “dog” one day while out for a walk. Having always wanted a dog of her own, she brings the “little” creature home and takes care of it in secret from her parents. Proud of her new “dog,” she plays with it, feeds it, and even takes it around town — much to the chagrin of the townspeople and other kids who’ve been mean to her in the past. ☕

But one day, when her “little” friend gets the urge to chase something and ends up wandering off, she finds herself with too much sadness to bear.

✨ MY DOG AND I by Luca Tortolini and Felicita Sala in bookstores November 7, 2023.

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RIGHTS ACQUISITION — ☂️ ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS by Bernadette Gervais At Milky Way Picture Books, we try not to overuse the word "unique," but get this: Not only did we acquire the rights to renowned author-illustrator Bernadette Gervais' French-language classic LES TRUCS COMME CI, LES TRUCS COMME ÇA. Not only did we get to work with prolific, award-winning writer Lawrence Schimel on translating it. BUT, our version, ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS, will be released in November 2024 as a bilingual English-Spanish book! Talk about a unique connection. ;) 🫂 Same goes for ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS — it's a colorful, eye-catching word book that shows us how everyday things are connected in unique ways, featuring 😮 more than 200 large, magnificent images created with stencils and brushes. If you're as excited as we are, stay tuned to our IG for more info on ALL KINDS OF THINGS, TODO TIPO DE COSAS! ABRAMS Books - Manda Group

IN BOOKSTORES SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - 🗻🌊 HEKLA & LAKI by Marine Schneider Don't forget to pre-order your copy of Marine Schneider's 2022 Pépite d'or-winning HEKLA & LAKI this September 17! Inspired by two Icelandic volcanoes, Hekla and Laki is a comforting, poetic tale about the beauty and the brutality of life, the passing of knowledge over time, and the sense of optimism that emerges in death. 🚀 Head over to milkywaypicturebooks.com now and order your copy of this warm, gorgeous tale for the young reader in your life! AVAILABLE IN ALL FINE BOOKSTORES SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 @marineschneider @abramsbooks - @mandagroup #heklaandlaki #marineschneider #milkywaypicturebooks #kidlit #childrenliterature #picturebook

IN BOOKSTORES JULY 2, 2024 - 🌿🐭 LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA by Tereza Vostrodovskà "This is Little Mouse. She lives in a cozy burrow and enjoys drinking tea, snacking on lemon cookies,and reading encyclopedias. She loves encyclopedias! Because of them, she’s learned that analtimeter measures altitude, that a bathyscaphe is different than a submarine, and how bicycle gearsystems work. One day, while wrapped up in an article about Earth’s magnetic poles, a root suddenly pierces theceiling of her burrow. Whoops! Intrigued, she decides to hang a lamp on it. But little by little, more andmore roots start to appear…" 📫 Pre-order your copy of LITTLE MOUSE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA at local bookstores and online: 🔗 link in bio @tereza_vostradovska @abramsbooks - @mandagroup #terezavostradovska #litttlemouse #littlemousesencyclopedia #milkywaypicturebooks #kidlit #childrenliterature #picturebook

IN BOOKSTORES TOMORROW - 🪺 THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE by Nadine Robert andValerio Vidali ✍️ Once, there was a field mouse who loved taking walks. Especially walks to the big rock. On this morning, an unusual round, blue object was lying at the foot of the rock. Intrigued, the toad, the snail, and the starling had gathered around it. “That’s the robin’s egg,” said the toad. “It probably rolled down the rock,” remarked the snail. “The robin’s nest is all the way at the top.” “My, oh my! How will the robin roll its egg back up to its nest?” asked the starling. “I can do it,” claimed the field mouse, approaching. “I will roll it back up to the robin’s nest.” 🐦 Available in all fine bookstores April 2, 2024. Pick up your copy at local bookstores and online:🔗 link in bio. @nadine_robert_autrice - @vidalivalerio @abramsbooks - @mandagroup #thewalkofthefieldmouse #nadinerobert #valeriovidali #milkywaypicturebook #childrenliterature #kidlit

IN BOOKSTORES ✨ MARCH 19, 2024 ✨ We're pleased to announce the arrival of something special! Take a look at what we've just received 👀 Get ready for the journey of 🐭 THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE by Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali, set to be released on March 19, 2024. Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali, the dynamic duo behind the much-loved THE SHADOW ELEPHANT, a Financial Times' Best Children's Book of 2021 translated into 14 languages, have come together once again for their second collaboration. 🙂 We can't wait to share this new adventure with you! THE WALK OF THE FIELD MOUSE available in all fine bookstores March 19. Pre-order your copy: 🔗 link in bio. @nadine_robert_autrice - @vidalivalerio @abramsbooks - @mandagroup #thewalkofthefieldmouse #nadinerobert #valeriovidali #milkywaypicturebook #childrenliterature #kidlit

Ahhhh… when it comes to beauty, there’s nothing quite like it… OH! Did you think we were talking about the beach? No no no — we were just talking about THE LOST DROP, one of our upcoming releases from author Grégoire Laforce and illustrator Benjamin Flouw! 😜 💧 THE LOST DROP is an illuminating fictional story about a drop of water named Flo, who attempts to her place in the world, buoyed by the nonfictional story of a scientific process known as the water cycle. With Grégoire Laforce’s inspired words and the amazing color palette of highly saturated earth tones from Flouw, this title looks to be a real artistic and written triumph. 🦕 Drop everything and go pick up your copy at your local bookstore or online at milkywaypicturebooks.com when it comes out this October! IN BOOKSTORES ✨ OCTOBER 24, 2023. #thelostdrop #benjaminflouw #gregoirelaforce #milkywaypicturebooks #kitlit #childrenliterature

PRE-ORDER REMINDER — 🎂 Celebrate five years of a classic from our library when THE SHELTER: DELUXE 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION hits bookshelves ✨ October 17, 2023. In this all-new translation of Céline Claire and Qin Leng's critically acclaimed story, a big storm is about to hit the forest! 🌬️ As the animal families brace for the oncoming wind and snow, two unknown figures appear in the distance. Unsure of the duo’s motives, the families close their doors and their hearts to the strangers’ pleas to help weather the storm. That is, until Little Fox extends an olive branch that will keep the two strangers — and his own family — from being left out in the cold. 🦊 Don't be a stranger! Pre-order your copy of THE SHELTER: DELUXE 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION today. (🔗 Link in bio) @celine.claire - @qinillustrations @abramsbooks - @mandagroup #theshelter #celineclaire #qinleng #milkywaypicturebooks #childrenliterature #kidlit