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.

In the middle of Oceania was stretching Papua. In the shadows of its thick forest, the village of the young Tahirou was living in perfect harmony. Never a quarrel, never a conflict until the terrible day when pirates landed of his island...

In a village in the heart of Africa, little Moïra spends her days playing with the lion Banana. One morning, Melkiore, director of the Grand Melkiore Circus, arrives and is looking for new acts to perform. For Moïra and Banana, the opportunity is too good to discover the world. So they set off on an adventure, an eventful journey that holds some unpleasant surprises.

In volume 1, Moussa decided to leave Africa for "Paris-Paradise", despite the reluctance of Saka-Mama, his mother.Like so many others before him, the young African must reach the coast, pay his boarding on a pirogue, survive this dangerous clandestine crossing, escape the nets set by the police... In the end, it is the richness of human encounters that will allow this hopeful young man to reach the coveted capital.This album was part of the 1, 2, 3 albums selection of Livralire 2014.

The day Monchou walks in front of the door and feels a little draft, he feels like going out to explore his backyard. As we all know, the grass is always greener at the neighbour's! But once outside, things don't go quite as he imagined...

This album received the Euphonia Award, Best Commercial Audio Book category, 2016.

In a very pure approach, Akira Kusaka questions the youngest on the question of happiness. The theme, the approach, the pastel tones, the graphic liveliness and at the same time the softness, all contribute to make this album an infinitely touching story. It's about a bird in a cage. It's about a cat. It's about helping each other and freedom.

Mi is the hero of five short stories, each identified by a colour (blue, green, red, yellow and pink) and studded with situations full of poetry. Short stories for the little ones, animated by black and white drawings with original lines, which plunge us into a dreamlike and singular universe.

Through a pictorial and dancing writing, the child follows the journey of a small drop from its cloud to the sea and back. A playful writing for a first approach of the water cycle.

A reflection in the form of a verbal joust on the theme of freedom.

The text is in French and in Italian.

Christine lived in a small town under the endless skies of Manitoba where time passed most slowly in the heat of summer. She explored its streets on roller skates or stilts, to go faster or see further. One morning, under the leaves of a small maple tree, she discovered an old man, Mr. Saint-Hilaire, who invited her to spend a whole day on the shore of Lake Winnipeg.

The encounter between a little girl and a whale in an amusement park, which triggers an action for freedom action for Freedom.

Arlette's life is so cool! A talented photojournalist, Arlette the chicken loves to travel the world and tell her friends about her adventures over tea. One day, Pito, in a panic, alerts the group: a nice dog is in danger! Immediately, Arlette and her gang run to save him. On the way, the company discovers the hidden face of the animal condition: imprisoned hens, force-fed geese, pigs crammed together... But Arlette is a brave hen! With her gang, she makes freedom reign!

Mout' is a sheep. That's good, because Mout' loves wool. 

And this year, the mowing will be without him!

Granita is not an apple like the others: to end up in a tarte tatin or in a crumble, very little for her! And yes, Granita is an apple that doesn't wait, so, unlike her friends, she decides to travel the world... When her skin shrivels, she wants to find her roots. But where are the other apples?!

A prisoner escapes with the help of a zebra. And they escape into a surreal world where a blade of grass can turn into a bird, and birds into musical notes... Discovering freedom, they will reinvent themselves in this universe where everything is unexpected, magical and above all possible: that of drawing.

The very rich and powerful Emperor Ping Chu is smiling again since a small nightingale became his friend and sings to warm his heart. However, when a distant sovereign offers him a mechanical bird made of gold and diamonds, the dazzled emperor abandons his little friend.

The real nightingale then returns to its liberty. Time passes... But can a toy replace a beautiful friendship?

This story is also available in English: The emperor and the nightingale.

The rain is becoming rare, and the farm's life is becoming too hard for Leo and his parents, they're forced to leave. All three of them are going on a very long trip to find a new place to move to. After many days, they reach a forest, which is the birds' land! Touched bt the courage of this little family, the birds will welcome them and give them a beautiful surprise.

Une femme ne pouvant avoir d’enfants demande de l’aide à une sorcière. Celle-ci lui confie un grain d’orge à planter : c’est ainsi que Poucette vient au monde. Aussi belle qu’une fleur mais petite comme un pouce, l’enfant émerveille par sa voix tous ceux qu’elle croise. Mais, lorsqu’elle se fait enlever par un crapaud hideux puis par une taupe aigrie, sa vie se ternie. C’est en soignant une hirondelle blessée que Poucette retrouvera sa liberté…

Three, two, one... Yoshio dashes into the streets of Tokyo. All around him, sounds swirl: the splashes of water as he jumps into puddles, the raindrops pattering on his umbrella, the sound of his laughter making him laugh even more. What is this strange sound? It’s the koto, being tuned by a musician. But for her, the most beautiful thing is ma, the sound of silence. Will Yoshio be able to find it among the loud or soft, sudden or soothing noises?

This book tells Anicet's story, a foodie chick who pecks at anything in front of him, even outside the henhouse.

One day, when he's stuck on the other side of the fence because of his huge tummy, he decides to go on an adventure, curious to discover new horizons.

On the way, he meets Sacha the Bear who names him Little Feather and invites him to share his rich experiences and emotions in life. By his new friend's side, our chick discovers freedom and its taste of paradise. Then, day after day, Little Feather understands that this freedom has a price, once we try it, we can't live without it.

How a young boy brought back flowers and peace among men ...

A young child, raised in a sad and barren desert, constantly dreams of legends told by the elders... In the past, the world was cheerful and colorful, animals and flowers lived in the prairie... Until the Great Magician, disappointed by the behavior of people, decided to leave, and went to the highest mountains, taking away all the wonders of nature... Gathering his courage, the young boy decides to go and find the great magician in order to bring back flowers and peace to his people. 

On the first day of school, Alice spots a little wild cat through the classroom window, beckoning her to follow. Like a bold adventurer, she slips out the window and embarks on a mischievous escapade. Meanwhile, the teacher is listing the classroom rules, which Alice and her feline friend seem unwilling to follow.

In this slightly cheeky picture book, we have the pleasure of reuniting with the characters from La Belle Échappée. After Magali Dulain, it is now Bérengère Mariller-Gobber’s turn to bring the softness of her colored pencils to Maylis Daufresne’s story.

Alice’s carefree nature invites reflection on children's freedom, but also on danger and obedience. La Rentrée Buissonnière offers, for the span of a book, the chance to live out a dream of freedom: slipping out of the classroom window and setting off on an adventure.