Baptiste Paul Livres

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018 School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 The Horn Book Best Picture Book of 2018 Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A soccer story—for boy and girls alike! “Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. “Friends versus friends” teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans? The world’s most popular and inclusive sport has found its spirited, poetic, and authentic voice in Baptiste Paul’s debut picture book—highlighting the joys of the game along with its universal themes: teamwork, leadership, diversity, and acceptance. Creole words (as spoken in St. Lucia, the author’s birthplace island in the Caribbean) add spice to the story and are a strong reminder of the sport’s world fame. Bright and brilliant illustrations by debut children’s book illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara—winner of the We Need Diverse Books Illustration Mentorship Award—capture the grit and glory of the game and the beauty of the island setting where this particular field was inspired. Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible.

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl's journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?

Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s sure to inspire you to get outside. When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant —To the tippy top? It’s a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own. Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste’s humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcántara’s vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child.    Praise for The Field: Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018 School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 The Horn Book Best Picture Book of 2018 Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year   “Irresistible fun.” Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Vibrant illustrations . . . match the vigor and excitement of the text.” The Horn Book, Starred Review “Excitement overflows from the pages and the children.” Booklist, Starred Review 

A joyful, empowering story of a boy made royal by his mother's hand-stitched clothes, inspired by the author's childhood in St. Lucia, and with art by a #1 NYT bestselling artist with St. Lucian roots.

A new classic for Black and Brown children. ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is possible! Perhaps you want to become an artist, or a scientist, or maybe even president. Even when--especially when--the path is hard, Dear YOU: Dream BIG. A personal, poetic, and uplifting affirmation from Caribbean-born author Baptiste Paul encouraging today's Black youth to reject those who wish to silence them, exclude them, and reject their talents with one powerful refrain. A powerful, lyrical anthem of Black pride celebrating Black creativity, leadership, and innovation that's perfect for fans of All Because You Matter, I Am Every Good Thing, and I Am Enough.

Eigentlich will Papa heute lieber Fußball schauen. Aber seine Tochter findet : Das Wetter ist viel zu schön. Annou alé, sagt sie zu ihm, Los geht’s ! Der Weg zum Gipfel führt über Leitern und Flüsse, sie werden von Moskitos gestochen und es ist heiß. Oben angekommen, wird ihre Mühe mehr als belohnt. Der Ausblick über die Insel ist atemberaubend ! Baptiste Paul siedelt seine Geschichte auf der Insel Santa Lucia an, auf der er selbst aufgewachsen ist. Einzelne kreolische Wörter verleihen dem Text einen authentischen Ton. Jacqueline Alcántaras Bilder leuchten in den kräftigen Farben der Karibik.

Frieden beginnt mit ganz kleinen, alltäglichen Taten: Ein Hallo, ein Lächeln, eine Umarmung kann Frieden bringen. Sich anzuschauen und den Namen eines Freundes richtig aussprechen – so einfach kann es sein, Frieden zu finden. Frieden braucht Mut, aber gibt auch Geborgenheit. Dank Frieden kommen auch die Kleinsten zu Wort. Frieden beginnt im Kleinen, aber er kann Großes bewirken. Miranda und Baptiste Paul haben mit »Frieden« ihr erstes gemeinsames Bilderbuch für NordSüd geschrieben. Diese Hymne an den Frieden ist ihnen ein sehr persönliches Anliegen. Estelí Meza hat sich bei den Illustrationen an den warmen Farben Mexikos orientiert. Sie hat die Geschichte während des Lockdowns in Mexiko-Stadt illustriert und sich von den positiven Botschaften der Geschichte inspirieren lassen.