Jack and his mother are poor. The day Jack trades their goat for six bean seeds, his mother gets angry. But the seeds are actually magic! In one night they grow into a huge ladder of greenery, like a giant bean. Jack climbs to the top of the ladder and, beyond the clouds, enters the ominous home of an ogre and an ogress...

The story takes place in Burkina Faso. The book tells of the tribulations of the chicken Piga who is taken to the big market in Ouagadougou. A journey through the colourful and dusty tracks in a crowded bus. Discovery of the city, its numerous stalls and its intense traffic. Arriving on the big market, Piga understands that he is going to be sold, we then discover bartering, haggling, all the exchanges that allow to be in turn seller or buyer to provide for his needs. Piga, who has no desire to end up in stew, will manage to escape from the city. The story of Chicken Piga was born from notes and sketches collected during several trips of the author to Burkina Faso.

A few quiet jingle bells are still ringing from afar, then silence invades the room... Quenotte discovers a teddy bear who doesn't want to be a toy and requests his mom! Our brave mouse decides to go with him to find her: a great adventure is waiting for them! You won't ever look at the stars the same way...

At home, we're waiting for a big event. The biggest of my life. So I wait impatiently. In the hospital, in the street, everyone is also waiting for a big event, their faces glued to a TV screen. A man is going to walk on the moon. But in that same little second, you too have arrived. The combination of a birth and a planetary event, using words common to both, is an attractive idea to express the importance and the upheaval of these human adventures. Bibliographical notes

Johnny, the detective rabbit, discovers, one evening, the secret of Max the cuckoo. Indeed, Max is in love. He hides a Mrs. Cuckoo and their babies in his clock. But will the farmer be ready to accept these stowaways?

The text is in French and English.

It's big, really big. There are lots of new things to discover! But what intrigues me the most is the door of our neighbor across the street. No one ever comes in or out...

But who left a footprint on his horse?

Gaston the sheep doesn't believe in the Big Bad Wolf. Hasn't he heard of the terrible stories people told him? No, he knows them very well but he doesn't believe them. After all, dragons don't exist and yet, dragon stories are told. It's decided, Gaston will leave in the woods to see if the wolf is or isn't there.

"Have you ever seen a huge turnip? This one was as huge as a hippopotamus' bottom.

— What a delicious soup we're gonna make! says the happy owner.

But when he wanted to pull it out, the turnip did not give in. The gardener went to get his wife to help him pull..."

Who is scared? And of what? The little ghost is scared of silence. the little vampire is scared of the light. The dragon, the witch and even the little mummy, they all have their own fear!

That's right, even when you're a little monster you can be scared!

But, there is one who's not scared. He's hairy, he's clawed, he has sharp fangs...

Every year, for his birthday, a father paints a picture for his son. But not just any painting! Because on those mornings, he invites his child to enter his painting in order to pass on to him some of the values that he himself has received from his own parents. Thus, over the years, he helps him to climb a step or take up a challenge. Until the child, now grown up, takes flight.

In the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, the ponies are bored. It has snowed. The park is almost deserted. Finally, a little girl arrives... A mischievous pony and a curious little girl set off to discover Paris and its treasures.

Falling back into childhood... remembering a specific fact and a memorable encounter! What could be better than meeting your future best friend on your birthday? "She is the friend I dreamed of, I am the friend she was waiting for. "However, this beautiful meeting has a very high price... the little girls will not be able to see each other again except with the agreement of the Queen of the Night. What will she decide?

Around the lake, the situation is serious. The birds of bad luck have invaded parts of the country, imposing their terrible laws. Jojo and Jolie, two young birds have to flee, leaving their parents behind. Without any other choice than making a deal with dishonest trespassers, they'll be confronted with many dangers and start a new life! A touching graphic novel with just and moving illustrations.

Ciao is a traveling cuddly toy. At the beach, he dives into the salted water and discovers the fascinating sea world. Under the sea, he meets big teethed friends, giants, short ones, and even odd lights.

Mirette is a very special little mole. She was born with eyes that see! And she wants to see lots of things. So she goes on a trip, loaded with a good cheesecake.

Drôles de marchés takes us to the four corners of the world to discover unique and colourful markets, from the West Indies to Guatemala, via India and Mali. An original book full of flavours that invites children to discover the foods and customs of different countries. For each market illustrated, an exotic recipe is easy to make!