Extrait du livre The ancient mountain
The ancient mountain A tale by Arnaud de Buchy Pedagogical content by Emmanuelle Reyss & Jean-Baptiste Lorenzo Illustrated by Sonia Grandame & Joachim Hérissé Le Regard Sonore Editions
It was daybreak and the sun was finally warming the land in Alarick's country. The snow was melting quickly and the mountain was shedding its white blanket. Moko imagined that he would soon be on his way to continue his quest for the edge of the world.
Suddenly, a delicate perfume interrupted his thoughts. An old woman arrived, carrying a basket filled with colourful fruits and flowers that smelled as good as his friend the old wise man's roses.
Where did you find all of this? he asked her. On the ancient mountain, just there. The time of fruits and flowers has returned. We must take advantage of it while it is here because it will not last long. But where is this ancient mountain, asked Moko. The best discoveries are those we make ourselves, my dear boy. We must find this place! Come, let's go.