Edmond;The Thing

"The arrival of a stranger--'The Thing'--rolls the placid waters of Edmond the Squirrel and George Owl's day. This kid-sized narrative touches on Ryszard Kapuscynski's notion of 'the Other.' ...Desbordes does not soften the unfortunate turns of xenophobia."--Kirkus Reviews "An impressively original and wonderfully entertaining picture book tale for children ages 4 to 8, 'Edmond, The Thing' is the collaborative effort of author Astrid Desbordes and illustrator Marc Boutavant. Certain to be an enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections, 'Edmond, The Thing' is unreservedly and enthusiastically recommended!"--The Midwest Book Review "I get really excited about books that do a great job with helping to teach my children empathy and acceptance. I really want to raise kind humans and these books help tremendously. Plus, I get excited about Edmond the squirrel because he is just so sweet and likable." --Clarissa, Book Nerd Mommy "I was initially drawn to the bright and fun illustrations... They are so beautiful, and the story itself is perhaps even better. ...Kindness and acceptance can change the world--and so can our kids. This is such a great book to share with your little book lovers." --Dotters Books (Eau Claire, WI)

Astrid Desbordes lives in Paris, where she works as an editor and an author. She received her degree in philosophy and has written several books on religion and philosophy for adults, but she also writes rich and unusual stories for children. Her first book to be published in the US (also by Enchanted Lion) was Daydreams of A Solitary Hamster, a clever and absolutely charming riff on Rousseau for young readers. Marc Boutavant is an award-winning author and illustrator. For years, Boutavant has drawn for picture books and comics, and he's done his fair share of editorial illustration as well. His cartoons and picture books have made him a widely sought after illustrator. Boutavant's lively, expressive, and inventive illustrations appeal to both children and their parents, for they are simple and complex, witty, playful, and probing all at the same time. Ghosts, another Boutavant treat, is also published by Enchanted Lion Books.