The Birthday is a children's book written and illustrated by Pierre Mornet , which immerses readers in a story that is both poetic and mysterious, ideal for ages 8 and up.
It's on a birthday that a pivotal encounter takes place: two little girls become friends and discover a rare bond. But this beautiful relationship comes at a price: they can only see each other again with the permission of the Queen of the Night . What will she decide?
With its exquisite illustrations, created using oil and acrylic paints on paper , this book stands out for its dreamlike atmosphere and artistic sensibility. It invites reflection on friendship, childhood memories, and the choices that shape a life.
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Recommended age: 8 years and older
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Format: 24 x 28.5 cm – 64 pages
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Publication date: February 2020 (original French edition, 2013)
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Publisher: L'Étagère du Bas
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ISBN: 978-2-490253-21-0
👉 An exceptional album, at the crossroads of children's literature and art, which will appeal to both children and adults sensitive to the beauty of images and stories.
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