Marc Boutavant – illustratör

Precis som vi vuxna, är dagens barn översköljda av intryck och har fullt upp nästan jämt. Det gör dem trötta, oroliga, stressade och rastlösa. När barn gör för mycket och »är« för lite får de svårt att hitta sin egen pausknapp.

Med hjälp av mindfulness, medveten närvaro, lär sig barn att pausa ett ögonblick, att hämta andan och känna efter vad de behöver här och nu. De enkla mindfulness- och meditationsövningarna i Sitta stilla som en groda hjälper barnen att hitta ro, slappna av, öka sin koncentration, somna lättare, hantera svåra känslor, och bli mer tålmodiga och närvarande.

Boken är skriven för föräldrar som vill handleda sina barn. Till boken hör ett ljudspår med inlästa övningar som barnet kan lyssna på.

Förordet är skrivet av Jon Kabat-Zinn, en av förgrundsgestalterna inom mindfulness och professor emeritus i medicin vid University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA.

Families, families all kinds of families, Families are people and animals, too. But all sorts of other things fit into families. Look all around and you'll see that they do! With rollicking rhyme, beloved children's book author Mary Ann Hoberman shows readers that families, large and small, are all around us. From celery stalks to bottle caps, buttons, and rings, the objects we group together form families, just like the ones we belong to. And as we grow up, our families grow, too. Paired with lively and colorful illustrations by celebrated French illustrator Marc Boutavant, All Kinds of Families! is a celebration of families and our role in them.

A witty and anarchic tale from master storyteller Didier Lévy. The hippopotamus is feeling worried. Is his bottom too big? All the other animals have an opinion, but nobody can agree and things soon start to get out of hand. Is there a way to sort out the mess? Didier Lévy’s subversive story is accompanied by Marc Boutavant’s glorious illustrations, which perfectly capture the characters’ idiosyncrasies, mannerisms and hilarious reactions. Hippobottomus will reassure all young readers beset by body insecurity, and remind them above all that in life, keeping a sense of proportion is key.

A laugh-out-loud counting story ... with a twist!Ten tiny squirrels, sitting in a line.One ran away andthen there were...WAIT! Where are you all going?!Join one bear on a hilarious quest to track down 10 mischievoussquirrels... with a little help from 9 budgies, 8 geese, 7 polarbears, 6 chameleons, 5 mice, 4 ducks, 3 tortoises, 2 budgies...Hang on, I thought there were 9 budgies, not 2?!And let's not forget the tiger... A hilariously chaotic counting story from author Kael TudorFabulously realised illustrations by Marc Boutavant, illustratorof Never Tickle A Tiger and MoukPerfect for fans of OI FROG! and The Squirrels WhoSquabbled

A laugh-out-loud counting story ... with a twist!Ten tiny squirrels, sitting in a line.One ran away andthen there were...WAIT! Where are you all going?!Join one bear on a hilarious quest to track down 10 mischievoussquirrels... with a little help from 9 budgies, 8 geese, 7 polarbears, 6 chameleons, 5 mice, 4 ducks, 3 tortoises, 2 budgies...Hang on, I thought there were 9 budgies, not 2?!And let's not forget the tiger... A hilariously chaotic counting story from author Kael TudorFabulously realised illustrations by Marc Boutavant, illustratorof Never Tickle A Tiger and MoukPerfect for fans of OI FROG! and The Squirrels WhoSquabbled

Izzy is always shuffling, jiggling, squirming and twitching. She just can''t keep still! So when Izzy''s school go on a trip to the zoo, her teacher warns her to behave. She must never wriggle, she must never fidget and she must certainly NEVER TICKLE A TIGER! But does Izzy listen? She does NOT - and what happens next throws the zoo into complete chaos. With eye-catching illustrations by the internationally acclaimed bestselling illustrator, Marc Boutavant, Never Tickle a Tiger will amaze and delight children and parents alike!

Izzy is always shuffling, jiggling, squirming and twitching. She just can't keep still!So when Izzy's school go on a trip to the zoo, her teacher warns her to behave. She must never wriggle, she must never fidget and she must certainly NEVER TICKLE A TIGER!But does Izzy listen? She does NOT - and what happens next throws the zoo into complete chaos.With eye-catching illustrations by the internationally acclaimed bestselling illustrator, Marc Boutavant, Never Tickle a Tiger will amaze and delight children and parents alike! It includes a spectacular double gatefold for the grand chaotic reveal.

Peri LOVES dancing and dinosaurs. So when she tags along to her sister''s ballet class and the teacher asks everyone to pretend they are dancing with a beautiful creature, Peri knows the perfect partner. But Miss Tippytoes is furious! "Never dance with a dinosaur!" she says.But does Peri listen? She does NOT – and what happens next is a boogying, bashing, shimmying, crashing, waltzing whirlwind!With illustrations by the internationally acclaimed Marc Boutavant, this book is set to become a firm bookshelf favourite, and a reminder to always dance to your own tune.

Peri LOVES dancing and dinosaurs. So when she tags along to her sister's ballet class and the teacher asks everyone to pretend they are dancing with a beautiful creature, Peri knows the perfect partner. But Miss Tippytoes is furious! "Never dance with a dinosaur!" she says.But does Peri listen? She does NOT – and what happens next is a boogying, bashing, shimmying, crashing, waltzing whirlwind!With illustrations by the internationally acclaimed Marc Boutavant, this book is set to become a firm bookshelf favourite, and a reminder to always dance to your own tune.

A laugh-out-loud, modern fairy tale featuring all our favourite characters and one little bear who just wants the hullabaloo to stop so he can read his book in peace!All day long, fairy tale characters have been knocking on Bear's door. They all want his scrumptious porridge. But Bear just wants to read his brand new book.Knock, knock, knock! Porridge, please!Who’s at the door now? No, no, no… not the Big Bothersome Wolf!A riotously funny modern fairy tale by award-winning Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant about problem solving, the love of books … and porridge!

A brilliantly funny story of facing your fears from the picture book team behind The Case of the Missing Cake.Terry is not an octopus. He's just a regular guy with a few extra arms. Yes, he loves tuna and yes, he'd love to visit Super Octopus Fantasea Adventure World. But octopuses live in the sea. And Terry is afraid of water. Maybe he should learn to swim?A very silly story about being brave, facing your fears and accepting who you really are.

All day long, fairy-tale characters have been knocking on Bear's door. They all want his scrumptious porridge. But Bear just wants to read his brand-new book.Knock, knock, knock! Porridge, please!Who’s at the door now? No, no, no … not the Big Bothersome Wolf!A riotously funny modern fairy tale by award-winning Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant about problem solving, the love of books … and porridge!

A thought-provoking illustrated storybook in which the forest animals discover that anger doesn't always have to be angryIn ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales by master storyteller Toon Tellegen, the forest animals-from squirrel to scarab beetle-spend their days as friends do, with birthday parties, writing letters, visiting, dancing, or sometimes all alone. Each day brings emotions that are always worth exploring, although not always easy, and each story reveals new layers through the expressive, touching and funny illustrations of Marc Boutavant.This wry and nuanced collection of stories gently shows that anger, in all its shapes and sizes, is a natural, necessary and often misunderstood emotion.

Celebrate the promise and potential of spring in this effervescent follow-up to Woodland Dreams.Oh, the promise of spring and a new day! A honeybee, bear cub, bunny, squirrel, fawns, and more wake up as the landscape brims and bursts with spring firsts. In this beautifully illustrated picture book follow-up to their beloved bedtime book, Karen Jameson and Marc Boutavant offer a lyrical and reassuring ode to the morning and a celebration of a new season, affirming the power of greeting the day with energy, positivity, and hope.Readers will adore the heartwarming illustrations and tender moments between animal parents and children. Perfect read-aloud to share over breakfast, with a preschool class for morning storytime, or on the first day of spring.

Cù Giobach is the Gaelic translation of the original bestselling French children's series Chien Pourri that launched one of the most popular and endearing characters ever - a rather flea-bitten dog with a very big heart. He lives on the streets, unloved - his only friend is an equally abandoned cat, Piseag Phiollach.  Desperate to find an owner, and to be loved and cared for, he falls into various misadventures and meets a few unsavoury characters along the way.  Always optimistic, he's not quite as street smart as he should be.  His eagerness to please gets him into some very awkward scrapes, but Cù Giobach always bounces back.  Sometimes quite dark, it's ultimately an uplifting story of friendship and belonging.  An imaginative illustrated chapter book for children progressing beyond picture books.Written by Colas Gutman with striking illustrations by Marc Boutavant, over 2 million books have been sold in France alone and the series is available in 15 languages worldwide. It also inspired a successful animated tv series.  Jenny Rosenstrach of the New York Times "There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing."  This is the first Gaelic translation of this modern French classic by well-known performer and academic Gillebrìde Mac 'IlleMhaoil.  Publication is supported by the Gaelic Books Council.

Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and a hugely popular French illustrator. In twelve short chapters, we see different animals in many shades of anger, from melancholy to irritation to rage to confusion. Some try to understand their anger, some try to tame it, while others let their anger overwhelm them. These stories are funny and wry, but also offer a gently profound reflection of the nature of human emotions. Marc Boutavant's delicate, stunning full-color illustrations put the reader in the heart of the forest, surrounded by endearingly grumpy animals.

Er sieht aus wie ein zerfledderter Wischlappen, und er müffelt nach Sardinen, weil er in einer Mülltonne wohnt – der Stinkehund ist ein echter Straßenköter. Dabei wünscht er sich doch eigentlich ein Herrchen, das ihn mit Leckerlis verwöhnt! Kurzerhand begibt sich der Stinkehund auf die Suche. Dabei gerät er nicht nur an einen Hundefänger, der ihn an einen Hot-Dog-Verkäufer zu verscherbeln versucht, sondern auch an üble Gauner, die ihn in einem Gruselkabinett ausstellen wollen …

Im Sommer ist es heiß, vor allem, wenn man in einer Mülltonne lebt. Der Stinkehund und sein bester Freund Platti träumen von Urlaub am Meer. Und mit etwas Glück ergattern sie doch tatsächlich die letzten Plätze in einer Wohlfahrts-Ferienfreizeit für benachteiligte Tiere! Das Programm: Müll sammeln und Sand-Eis essen. Wenn das keine stinkefeinen Ferien werden ...!

Stinkehund und Platti warten ungeduldig auf den Weihnachthund. Platti wünscht sich eine Fahrradpumpe, die ihn wieder in Form bringt, während Stinkehund von einer Schachtel Leckerlis mit Schinkengeschmack und einem Flohhalsband träumt. Doch weil der Weihnachtshund einfach nicht kommt, machen sich die beiden Freunde kurzerhand auf die Suche nach ihm. Und so beginnt ein tierisches Abenteuer, bei dem sie nicht nur selbst in Geschenkpapier eingewickelt werden, sondern auch ein richtiges Weihnachtswunder erleben!

Seit seiner Geburt hat Stinkehund 157 verschiedene Würstchen gefressen, 3 ½ Liter Chlor-Reiniger getrunken und sich einmal mit Rattengift den Magen verdorben. Und das alles nur, weil er die Etiketten auf den Dosen, die in seiner Mülltonne landen, nicht lesen kann! Aber das soll sich nun ändern: Stinkehund geht in die königliche Köterschule.