Sleeping Beauty is a folk tale, one of the most famous versions of which is that of the Grimm brothers, published in 1812.

Sleeping Beauty: a summary of the story

The king and queen are mourning the fact that they have no children. One day, a frog appears and announces: "Your wish will be granted, within a year you will give birth to a girl". The frog's prediction came true and the queen gave birth to the child she had wanted so much. The king organises a big party to celebrate the event and invites all the fairies of the country. But a nasty fairy who had been forgotten arrives and puts a spell on the little princess: "When you are fifteen, you will be pricked with a spindle and you will fall dead". Another fairy tries to ward him off: "You will not die, you will sleep for a hundred years"...

One morning, Bernard the dragon stops breathing fire and decides to find out what kind of spell has been cast on him.

Once upon a time, there were five Chinese brothers who were as similar as a drop of water to another drop of water. Each of them had a special gift. One day, the eldest of the brothers is held responsible for the disappearance of a little boy. The sentence was swift. He was sentenced to death. However, the five brothers are like the five fingers of a hand. Nothing can separate them. And with their fabulous powers, they have more than one trick up their sleeve... A traditional Chinese tale revisited by Virginie Soffer and beautifully illustrated by Roshanak Ostad.

The king has sent his inspector to Hameln to investigate the disappearance of all the children in this Lower Saxon town. The royal inspector questions the innkeeper and the latter recounts the invasion of the rats, the arrival of the foreigner, the deal made with the town and how the inhabitants welcomed him and rewarded him handsomely. The two of them discuss and the images scroll by, showing a very different reality: the greed and contempt of an entire town for this flute player who finally punished them. This kamishibai can be read by two people: the king's inspector and the innkeeper. The text is composed in the form of a dialogue.

In China, Sansan runs an inn by herself. Many travellers come to stay with her and her business is flourishing. It must be said that she treats her customers to famous... magic cakes.

Caillou learns a great magic trick. He transforms waste into food for plants!

Two little squirrels made an extraordinary discovery: a giant hazelnut! Could it be magic? Grandpa tells them it's a chestnut and quickly hides it to eat it this winter. When the day comes, Grandpa has forgotten where he hid it. There follows a wonderful treasure hunt to find it again. All in vain.

Doug, a slightly dizzy dragon, bumps into Callune, a bad-tempered fairy, in midair. Instead of getting angry, they decide to join forces. Their first mission is to rescue Princess Lucille, Callune's goddaughter, who has been kidnapped by a knight. The problem is that Doug is allergic to knights.

Good people, hear the tale Of a tyrant who wanted to know The thoughts of all his subjects So that he might remain their master!

A fantasy novel written by a class of second graders and their teacher.

Mortilius Jacks, the greatest wizard, is dead. He has divided his soul into 7 precious stones. Emeline, his wife, is in charge of finding 7 wizards to gather the stones and bring Mortilius back to life.

Using their powers, the young recruits will have to face fierce creatures and solve terrible riddles. Legendary dragons, raging wolves, flaming phoenixes... They will encounter incredible encounters along the way, guided by unfailing courage and determination.

Will they succeed in their quest?

Despite the laws that say you have to love the king, the tyrant Crowfoot doesn't feel loved by his subjects. So he invents nightmare pillows that make their days better than their nights. But Antoine, the schoolmaster, and his pupils try to foil the plot.

Now convinced of the virtues of vegetables following her misadventures in "The Green Witch has a stomachache", the witch decides to plant a vegetable garden. She sets out to find the seed packets that her beloved grandmother left her. But nothing happens exactly as planned with witches, and the seeds germinate and have the most unexpected effects. It will take the intervention of a magician to bring some order to the great mess she has made. Children will enjoy the character of the green witch and will laugh at her repeated clumsiness and her language. Like the previous issue, this issue of the adventures of the witch is written in verse and full of humour. This album is part of the Lire et faire lire 2015 selection.

A thrilling historical novel.

1760. Rumors are rumbling in the French colony of Pondicherry: the English are entering the city after months of siege. For the four Kergoet sisters, the danger is great. For the first time, they had to fend for themselves. To escape, to feed themselves, to survive... Joined by two boys from the Black City, they find refuge in a mysterious abandoned barn. In its courtyard, a majestic flamboyant tree is enthroned...

Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to bring her grandmother a filled basket. But on the way, the little girl meets a leaping white hare and follows him. He introduces her to a scruffy Grand Magician with a bushy tail and a cunning smile...

Dive or dive back into the heart of the incredible legend of Saint Nicholas and the bogeyman.

In paper format, this story is a double-sided book. Discover this story from the point of view of the bogeyman.

Ember, Fire and their daughter Flame live peacefully in the forest. All three share a burning secret: during the nightly ritual of the dance of the flames, they dress the night with sparks, lightning and will-o'-the-wisps... But, beware, such a spectacle must not be seen by the inhabitants of the village who fear fire. One day, Flamme helps a little girl injured in the forest. Will the chance of this warm encounter be enough to break the ice between the two groups?

A mysterious woman, the Wolf Doll, lives away from the village with wild beasts. Everything suggests that she is a witch, yet she engages in all sorts of harmless activities, such as carving and gardening. But because of the rumors, the villagers do not think well of her and decide to banish her. To prove them wrong, she decides to follow one of the recipes in her grimoire and offer them... Eternity.

This year for the holidays, Marion is invited to spend Christmas with her best friend Camille on the island of Martinique. On the agenda: diving and discovering the ocean! It's the best vacation ever, until the handsome Francky gets involved...

Now that she's retired, Joanna can finally make her dream come true.

She buys an old bus, refurbishes it... and off she goes!

She leaves for her native Scotland to present her show in the villages.

But to attract the public, more interested in TV series and cell phones,

her bus will have to look good...

Edouard has invited his friends Coccinella, Mimi, Gaston and Momo to his birthday party. During this very successful party, Edouard discovers a magic trunk in his attic that will grant each of them a wish. But they all know that the most precious treasure is friendship. The book deals with the themes of friendship through mutual aid, sharing and magic. A book that will delight the little ones with its fresh illustrations.