2017 - Comme des Géants
Written by Céline Claire
Illustrated by Qin Leng
‘Shelter’ English edition @ Kids Can Press
À travers la brume, sous le vent qui hurle, deux ombres s’avancent au loin. Par la lucarne des maisons, chacun les observe. Qui sont ces étrangers qui bravent la tempête ? Que font-ils là et que veulent-ils donc ? Nos provisions, nos vêtements, nos maisons ?
“D’une plume tout en simplicité virevoltante, Céline Claire raconte la colère de Mère Nature, sa façon de tout chambouler sans crier gare,
même les meilleures intentions, et, surtout, comment elle attise la Peur : la peur de tout, la peur de l’autre, la Peur. S’épanouissant en sensibilité et en finesse à travers la palette tendre de Qin Leng, cet album sait dire l’essentiel, soulignant avec justesse qu’il fait bon, parfois, faire un pied-de-nez à la panique et à ses œillères paralysantes, et oser se rassembler pour affronter l’indomptable.”
Marie Soleil Cool-Cotte, Lili les merveilles
“Un album incontournable qui enseigne aux enfants (et qui rappelle aux adultes) que la peur est mauvaise conseillère, et que c’est dans les situations difficiles qu’il importe d’ouvrir son cœur à l’autre. À lire absolument !”
Pierre-Alexandre Bonin, Librairie Monet
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As a big storm approaches, two strangers arrive in the forest. All the animal families, safe in their homes, are worried. They wonder, “What are they doing there? What do they want?” So, as the pair knocks at the door of one home after another asking for shelter, all the animals turn them away, leaving them to fend for themselves. But then an accident suddenly forces the fox family out into the snow and the wind, and the foxes find they must ask these outsiders for help. Will they find it in their hearts to give it?
Céline Claire's heartwarming picture book story delivers a timeless and timely message about the importance of kindness and generosity. With simple and evocative language, it explores how even small gestures can make a big difference to the strangers or outsiders in a community. Artist Qin Leng uses a warm, soft palette in her ink and watercolor illustrations creating a charming and inviting visual narrative that is perfect for young children. This book provides a wonderful opportunity for discussions about being welcoming and helping others in need, including how children can put this into practice by reaching out to the “new kid” or the one who seems different. It also works well for character education lessons on kindness, caring and empathy.
Written by Céline Claire
Illustrated by Qin Leng
‘Shelter’ English edition @ Kids Can Press
À travers la brume, sous le vent qui hurle, deux ombres s’avancent au loin. Par la lucarne des maisons, chacun les observe. Qui sont ces étrangers qui bravent la tempête ? Que font-ils là et que veulent-ils donc ? Nos provisions, nos vêtements, nos maisons ?
“D’une plume tout en simplicité virevoltante, Céline Claire raconte la colère de Mère Nature, sa façon de tout chambouler sans crier gare,
même les meilleures intentions, et, surtout, comment elle attise la Peur : la peur de tout, la peur de l’autre, la Peur. S’épanouissant en sensibilité et en finesse à travers la palette tendre de Qin Leng, cet album sait dire l’essentiel, soulignant avec justesse qu’il fait bon, parfois, faire un pied-de-nez à la panique et à ses œillères paralysantes, et oser se rassembler pour affronter l’indomptable.”
Marie Soleil Cool-Cotte, Lili les merveilles
“Un album incontournable qui enseigne aux enfants (et qui rappelle aux adultes) que la peur est mauvaise conseillère, et que c’est dans les situations difficiles qu’il importe d’ouvrir son cœur à l’autre. À lire absolument !”
Pierre-Alexandre Bonin, Librairie Monet
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As a big storm approaches, two strangers arrive in the forest. All the animal families, safe in their homes, are worried. They wonder, “What are they doing there? What do they want?” So, as the pair knocks at the door of one home after another asking for shelter, all the animals turn them away, leaving them to fend for themselves. But then an accident suddenly forces the fox family out into the snow and the wind, and the foxes find they must ask these outsiders for help. Will they find it in their hearts to give it?
Céline Claire's heartwarming picture book story delivers a timeless and timely message about the importance of kindness and generosity. With simple and evocative language, it explores how even small gestures can make a big difference to the strangers or outsiders in a community. Artist Qin Leng uses a warm, soft palette in her ink and watercolor illustrations creating a charming and inviting visual narrative that is perfect for young children. This book provides a wonderful opportunity for discussions about being welcoming and helping others in need, including how children can put this into practice by reaching out to the “new kid” or the one who seems different. It also works well for character education lessons on kindness, caring and empathy.
