Milky Way Picture Books – serie

Award-winning author-illustrator Tereza Vostradovská’s Little Mouse’s Encyclopedia isa beautiful narrative non-fiction picture book that invites readers to follow Little Mouse in her charmingly painted journey through the exploration of natureLittle 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.

A comforting, poetic picture book about the beauty and brutality of life and death, inspired by two Icelandic volcanoes, from award-winning creator Marine Schneider “Achingly beautiful . . . These are dreams drawn from the subconscious, realized by gifted artists, suitable for study by children awake to the surreal and the sublime.” —Dave Eggers, New York Times Book ReviewCarried in by a strong wind, a tiny creature named Hekla twirls delicately into a crater, falling at the feet—and, very suddenly, into the life—of an old giant named Laki. Each is vastly different from the other: Laki is a solitary being, preferring order and calmness, while Hekla is young, spirited, and messy. But in their newfound state of coexistence, they learn to live together and help each other grow, forging an attachment that binds them in life—and in death. Inspired by two Icelandic volcanoes, Hekla and Laki is a masterstroke of text and image about the beauty and the brutality of life, the passing of knowledge over time, and the sense of optimism that emerges in death.

A field mouse summons its inner strength in The Walk of the Field Mouse, a timeless picture book about taking on life’s many obstacles by award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Valerio Vidali.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 empowering tale of a knight who emotionally sheds the only identity he’s ever known to discover his true self, from writer Grégoire Laforce and illustrator 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. 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.

A child’s heartfelt friendship with his dog becomes an unexpected source of life’s most important lessons, from award-winning creators Victor D.O. Santos and Dena Seiferling Out with his mother at the Sunday market, a six-year-old boy asks her if they can buy a dog—and the answer reshapes his entire childhood.Over the course of the next decade, Luna, his best friend and the dog from that fateful day, is not only by his side during the most important moments, but also unknowingly the one who teaches him some of the most valuable lessons he’ll ever learn.Things I Learned From My Dog shows us the extent to which friendship, love, and loss can guide our paths and shape us into the people we will become.

A thrilling encounter between a young girl and one of the elements, reminding us nature can’t be contained, from creators Grégoire Laforce and Yvan Duque.Every morning, Lucie heads to the forest to go exploring. Along the way, she collects things from nature that fascinate her, placing them carefully into little jars that she stuffs into an increasingly full backpack. But on one particular day, Lucie encounters something unexpected: She hears the wind speaking to her. Thinking she can simply coax the wind into one of her jars, much like her other souvenirs from the forest, she instead finds herself being led on an unforgettable adventure by a force of nature. When she arrives at a moment of truth, however, and reckons with having to let go of her backpack full of jars, an important realization about the environment begins to set in.

A vibrant, interactive seek-and-find picture book with colorful characters that can be placed into real pockets, from award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Philip GiordanoOur little friend Phoebe just turned three! To mark the occasion, she wants to find as many little amazing animal pals as she can to put in her pockets—but where are all her fun-size friends hiding? You’re going to have to help her spot them! From award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Philip Giordano, Phoebe’s Pockets is a seek-and-find adventure that takes kids to ten wonderful and whimsical places, each with their own colorful critter just waiting to be uncovered. Filled with riveting rhymes, spectacular spreads, and real pockets to put each pal in, Phoebe’s Pockets is a celebration of friendship that’s full of interactivity!

This fast-paced, visually stunning homage to nature about resisting and surviving the conditions of an unforgiving world is from award-winning creator Jérémie Moreau.“A masterpiece about the circle of life through the eyes of one so seemingly small will resonate with readers and provide hope to triumph over some of the most difficult parts of life.” ―School Library Journal (starred review)A sudden roaring noise rips through the twilight. When the silence returns, a father toad is left lying on the pavement. Gathering his last ounces of strength, he carries his eggs to the salvation of a nearby pond—and from the only unharmed egg hatches an orphan tadpole, Alyte.Barely born and already a survivor, Alyte is forced to escape from birds, bears, and other gods of the river. Along the way, however, he encounters new friends in nature, each of whom teaches him about the world in their own way, awakening him to all of its beauties.From creator Jérémie Moreau, Alyte confronts the often violent, unforgiving nature of the world we live in—as close to us as it is invisible—with the notion of resistance as an act of survival.

A lighthearted, thought-provoking—and yes, weird!—story about celebrating the different quirks we all have, from award-winning creators Victor D.O. Santos and Catarina Sobral Have you ever noticed that the world is full of weird people? Anywhere you go, there are those who dress unconventionally, have their own unique fears, pretend to be other people, and generally go about things in their own mysterious ways. In fact, one might even say that we’re all a little bit weird in our own little way!From award-winning picture book creators Victor D.O. Santos and Catarina Sobral, People Are Weird explores the different quirks we humans possess from the perspective of a child living out an average day.One thing becomes quickly evident: Not only is it normal to be weird, but it might even be weird to be normal . . .

An awe-inspiring fable woven in a forest, showing how nature gives back to those who watch over it, from award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Todd Stewart.In an icy, desolate forest, a mother wolf and her two pups are fighting to survive. The hunger that has plagued them for days has left them starved for food—and starved for options. When the trio takes sudden notice of a raven on their tail, the mother wolf compels her little pack to follow where the bird is attempting to lead them. The path may be unexpected, but this new journey will soon reveal to them the ways in which the forest tends to the needs of its own. From award-winning creators Nadine Robert and Todd Stewart, Mother Wolf is an epic yet reassuring tale that shows us how generous nature can be to those who care for it and protect it.