When an elf rewards John's kindness with three wishes, John and his wife start thinking of all the lovely things they could have. But as the hours pass, John starts to feel hungry...
Jessica Souhami Livres
Jessica Souhami crée des illustrations vibrantes et dynamiques qui éclatent de couleurs et de formes audacieuses, faisant écho à son expérience dans le théâtre de marionnettes ambulant. Ses personnages possèdent une énergie vivante, semblant bondir et virevolter à travers les pages. L'approche artistique de Souhami est façonnée par son expérience avec sa propre compagnie de marionnettes, contribuant à son style visuel distinctif. Son travail explore souvent des thèmes du folklore et de la narration avec une exécution engageante et pleine d'entrain.
Gerald the Lion
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Is Gerald really a lion? Or is he just an everyday cat with a big imagination? !
The Strongest Boy in the World
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Kaito is very strong - stronger than all the other boys in his village. No one can beat him at wrestling, and one day he sets out to the city to try his skill at the world-famous Sumo wrestling tournament.
A fabulous read-aloud, laugh-out-loud story that has its origins in Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the UK, with variants discovered in Russia and Egypt.
A beautifully told folk-tale exploring the theme of greediness
Joseph and his family feel crowded in their little, little house, with its little yard for the chickens and its little green patch for the goat and cow. When Joseph asks his Aunty Bella for help, she tells him to bring the chickens into the house. The result? Total chaos! Then Aunty Bella tells him to bring in the rooster . . . then the cow . . . then the goat, until the little, little house is a smelly barnyard bursting out of its walls! But Aunty Bella has got one last piece of advice . . .Full of movement and humor, Jessica Souhami’s vibrant collage illustrations enrich this classic folktale.
