MY MAD HAIR DAY
Thanks to her wild head of hair, Malie gets all tangled up with an unexpected cast of characters in this funny, stylish twist of a tall tale.
My Mad Hair Day, published by Groundwood Books, is the first picture book I both illustrated and written.
Also available in french (L’ébouriffée) and German.
“Underneath all of the far-fetched fun, there is a wise message about accepting and loving yourself.” -Quill & Quire (STARRED REVIEW))
L’ébouriffée ou quand mes cheveux s’en mêlent
Malie déteste ses cheveux fous. Ses boucles incontrôlables lui causent toutes sortes de mésaventures… Parfois, il faut beaucoup d’humour et de fantaisie pour découvrir le chemin qui mène vers l’estime de soi!
Publié aux éditions Dominique et compagnie.
Finaliste pour Le prix des libraires du Québec 2021.
The Dog’s Gardener
Words by Patricia Storms, published by Groundwood Books
A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.
An amusing story about taking pleasure in the things we love, especially in the company of a good friend.
Themes: Companionship, gardening and quiet happiness.
Selected by Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2021
Aussi disponible en français (Un chien dans un jardin) et en suédois.
I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree
Words by Jean E. Pendziwol, published by Groundwood Books
The child in this story observes the sun by playing with her shadow, though sometimes it disappears. She listens to the wind tell stories, even when it howls like wolves. She tastes snowflakes — sometimes sweet and delicate; other times sharp on her cheeks. And finally, she finds hope in the buds on a cherry tree that survive through the winter to blossom in spring.
“An ode to solitude and nature, this picture book provides comforting certitude in current times of uncertainty.” -Kirkus
Themes: Hope, poetry
Merit Award, 3 X 3 International llustration Annual
Selected in the Globe 100: Top Books of 2020, The Globe and Mail
Best Bets list, Ontario Library Association
Also available in french, german, russian and swedish.
Aussi disponible en français, allemand, russe et suédois.
Le Grand Méchant Loup dans ma Maison
Auteure: Valérie Fontaine, Éditions Les 400 coups
Une fillette vivait seule avec sa mère. Mais voilà que cette dernière tombe amoureuse… et qu’elle fait entrer, sans le savoir, le grand méchant loup dans leur maison. Dès lors, les sourires tombent. Et les hurlements commencent. La fillette porte maintenant des manches longues et bâtit un rempart de briques autour de son coeur. Sa mère et elle pourront-elles s’en sortir alors que le loup devient de plus en plus féroce?
“Un album juste, qui bouleverse autant qu’il remue, à glisser partout où il y a des enfants pour prévenir, expliquer, épauler et -qui sait? les délivrer, s’ils en sont victimes.” Chantal Fontaine, Librairie Moderne
"Un album saisissant par ses non-dits(...)", Les-notes.fr
“Masterfully done.” -Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)
Thématiques : violence familiale, maltraitance
Lauréat du Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2020
Lauréat du Prix Espiègle 2021
Finaliste pour le Prix Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award 2021
Finaliste pour le Prix Littéraire du Gouverneur Général 2020.
Finaliste pour le Prix Harry Black 2021.
Finaliste pour le Prix des bibliothèques de Montréal 2021.
Kirkus Reviews’ Best Picture Books of 2021.
USBBY’s Outstanding International Books list 2022.
Also available in English, corean and italian.
The Biggest Puddle in the World
Words by Mark Lee, publised by Groundwood Books
When Sarah and her younger brother Charlie go to stay with their grandparents, it rains for days. At first, they have fun exploring inside the big, old house, but eventually they want to explore outside, too. “Where does the rain come from?” Sarah asks her grandfather, Big T. He promises to show her once it stops raining.
When the storm passes, Sarah, Big T., Charlie and Keeper the dog go exploring. They jump in puddles, draw a puddle map and finally find the biggest puddle in the world!
Themes: Introduction to the concept of water cycle, grand-parents, brotherhood
Debout!
Texte de Michaël Escoffier, Éditions D’eux
- Debout ! C'est l'heure de se lever ! - Je ne peux pas, mes yeux sont collés. - C'est dommage, il y avait tant de choses à voir aujourd'hui.
Thématiques : relation mère-fils, dialogue, empathie, ennui
Lauréat du Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2019
Mention Honorable, 3X3 Illustration Annual 2018
Aussi disponible en italien, È ora di alzarsi! aux éditions Il leone verde Piccoli.
Les Cadeaux
Texte de Nancy Montour, Éditions de l’Isatis
Offrir et recevoir un cadeau, quel plaisir! Qu'il soit petit ou gros, quelle surprise! Nancy Montour raconte en poésie une ode à l'offrande, au partage, aux plaisirs qu'on s'échange entre amis et en famille.
Thématiques : partage, générosité, amitié, famille, amour
What’s in you purse?
Words by Abigail Samoun, published by Chronicle Books
From compacts to wallets, passports to planners, and cell phones to sunglasses, mommy, grandma, auntie, and sister’s pocketbooks have to carry it all. Featuring a snap closure and a portable handle, this novelty book collects five purses in one and allows young readers to lift the flaps and peek inside to find the tote-ally terrific treasures each woman carries—it’s the perfect accessory for budding fashionistas!
The purse-as-book gimmick has been done several times before, but this iteration of the novelty is more chic than tacky. -Kirkus
Urban Babies Wear Black series
Michelle Sinclair Colman, Penguin Random House
Infantus urbanus (defn.): Young mammal raised in city environment. Infantus urbanus love nights at the opera, modern architecture, and fine cuisine. Difficult to spot at night due to their penchant for black clothing. See also URBAN BABIES.
Applied Arts & Photography Awards 2006