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DIDIER JEUNESSE FOREIGN RIGHTSAutumn 2019

NEW TITLES 2019

SmallStory : Maria Jalibert

Illustrations : Cécile Bonbon

A cute and inventive picture book that will appeal both to the big and small ones - and vice versa!

The baby worm is smaller than the baby chick, which is smaller than the baby cat, which is smaller than the baby donkey, which is smaller than the baby giraffe, which is the biggest of all the little ones. But then who is the smallest of the small? The baby flea! It is so small I cannot see it… Tickle tickle. Who is tickling me?!

0-3 years / 32 p. / 24x26 cm / Hardcover /12,50€ / August 2019

Hungry as an ElephantStory & illustrations: Eric Battut

A highly awaited return of Eric Battut, who brings the subject of friendship out into the open.

Lady Spider wove a large web between two trees of the savannah. Mr. Elephant takes it for a swing and joyfully jumps on it. What a good catch for Lady Spider! Her prey will make an excellent dinner, as she has the « appetite of an elephant ».

0-3 years / 32 p. / 22x31 cm / Hardcover / 12.90 € / August 2019

The HideoutStory & illustrations: Andrée Prigent

A rewarding picture book about closeness and the joyful surprise of birth.

In the living room of a gentle lady stands a cardboard box. It is home to her cat Yvette. But why is Yvette being so shy today? And what is all that mewing about? Oh look! Five tiny kittens are peeking out of Yvette’s hiding place.

0-3 years / 24 p. / 21x26 cm / Hardcover / 12.50 € / August 2019

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SoonStory & illustrations: Véronique Mazière

Full of sweetness and suspense, this story is perfect to read aloud.

To Sasha, it is the end of a game in the garden when he realizes that the hour has come. He must go. But why is this bear cub in such a hurry? Neither Sasha’s mommy, nor his friends met on the way understand his rush. But Sasha has one good reason: Daddy is going to tell him a story!

0-3 years / 32 p. / 24x29 cm / Hardcover / 14.20€ / April 2019

Where Do You Like To Read?Story: Cécile Bergame

Illustrations: Magali Dulain

A poetic tribute to the pleasure of reading.

Have you ever read in a huge wardrobe, so huge that you almost got lost in there? Or in the poppy-red folds of your mommy’s skirt? What about the lavender-blue hair of the meadow?

3 years + / 48 p. / 24x28 cm / Hardcover / 13.10€ / August 2019

Barnaby Goes To The End of the WorldStory: Gilles Bizouerne

Illustrations: Béatrice Rodriguez

A vividly illustrated modern chain tale about the adventures of a terribly compelling animal trio. Both funny and wise!

Meet Barnaby the badger. He has a black and white snout and a bottom larger than the shoulders. One morning, more determined than ever, Barnaby decides to leave his underground burrow and go to the end of the world! The adventurer is soon joined by two others, Constance the turtle and Claire the mole. Will they achieve their goal? And where, after all, does the world end?

0-3 years / 32 p. / 22x17 cm / Hardcover / 10.90€ / August 2019

Grey Wolf Dresses UpStory: Gilles Bizouerne

Illustrations: Ronan Badel

Our favorite anti-hero is back, more ridiculous than ever!

Grey Wolf is really, really hungry. Inspired by the extremely effective crocodile’s camouflage, he comes up with a genius idea: to dress up in order to fill his belly! So here he is, disguised as a tree to lure Miss Swallow. But in no time the bird recognizes him. The same happens with Curly the Sheep and Toothy the Rabbit. Not only Grey Wolf remains hungry, but he also risks to lose all his fur because of his questionable disguise techniques… Screamingly funny!

5 years + / 36 p. / 25x25 cm / Hardcover / 12.90€ / October 2019

In the same best-selling series:

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New adventure to follow on March 2020 :

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BOOKS WITH CD

Give Me Five!Story: Dorothée Copel

Illustrations: Marie Novion

A new title from « À petits petons » series exploring the perplexing world of parenting!

Daddy Bear has a problem. As soon as his back is turned, his two bear cubs wreak havoc! He is going to have to find a someone to look after them. Each candidate for the job, be it a raven, a fox or a rabbit, has his own method for keeping the bear cubs in line. Who will become their nanny?

3 years + / 24 p. / 24x23 cm / Hardcover / 12.50€ / September 2019

Carrot SeedStory: Claire Garralon

Illustrations: Cécile Hudrisier

That’s one tenacious Little Rabbit! He won’t give up until his carrot seed is planted.

Monday is a perfect day to plant a carrot seed, thinks Little Rabbit. But Big Rabbit and Medium Rabbit have better things to do than to help him. Quite frankly, they are bored to tears by the idea. So why not plant the seed tomorrow? Or on Tuesday? How about Thursday? Or sometime later on... Already Sunday? Little Rabbit loses his patience and plants his seed himself. He has dared to grow up!

3 years + / 24 p. / 26x26 cm / Hardcover / 12.90€ / September 2019

Discovering JazzStory : CollectifIllustrations : Liuna Virardi

A-Tisket, A-Tasket, A green and yellow basket…

An instantly recognizable Ella Fitzgerald’s voice accompanied by colourful images and playful shapes introduce the little ones to the enchanting universe of jazz.

5 high-quality sound pieces, sometimes derived from children’s nursery rhymes, include the most beautiful songs from the Golden Age of Jazz, performed by Frank Sinatra, Fats Waller, The Delta Rhythm Boys, and Slim & Slam.

Discovering Musicals

This incredibly simple but utterly fascinating interactive book will spark in young readers an early love of the greatest American musicals.

Everyone in the family will be seduced by this playful board book, which is distinguished by the exceptional quality of the musical sounds of “Singing in the Rain”, “West Side Story”, “My Fair Lady”, “The Wizard of Oz”, and “The Sound of Music”.

0-3 years / 14 p. / 19x15 cm / Board book with sound chips / 11.90€ / August 2019

Journey in the SkiesStory: Agnès ChaumiéIllustrations: Eva Offredo

Agnès Chaumié and Eva Offredo takes us one step further in the exploration of the sky.Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened. A little propeller plane is ready to take off! Along the way, you will hear the whistling of the wind, the hum of the engines, and the whoosh of the hot air balloon, as our hero loops the loop through the clouds and shoots up into space. Vertiginous!

High Up in the MountainsStory: Agnès ChaumiéIllustrations: Eva Offredo

Here is a new immersive sensory experience to discover the fresh music of the mountains.Embark on a spectacular journey and follow the adventurous little bear who will guide you through all the lovely mountains sounds: the tinkling of the cow bells, the murmur of the stream, the whistling of the wind and the chirping of the marmots.

In the same series:

0-3 years / 16 p. / 19x15 cm / Board book with sound chips / 11.90€

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BOOKS WITH CD

Mr Mozart or a Present From the StarsStory: Carl Norac

Illustrations: Marie Dorléans

A witty account of Mozart’s life and a gorgeous musical celebration of his virtuosity.

Through true eccentric anecdotes and elegantly humorous illustrations, young readers will immerse themselves in both classic and fanciful universe of one of the greatest composers of all times. Do you know that this unconventional genius had met a witch and befriended stars?

5 years + / 48 p. / 27x27 cm / Hardcover / 23.80 € / October 2019

Happy JazzStory: Carl Norac

Illustrations: Ilya Green

This picture book-CD about jazz reveals the beauty, rhythm and sheer joy of a musical genre that sets your feet tapping!

It contains 15 major jazz tunes interpreted by the most beautiful voices from the golden age of jazz, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Slim & Slam, Duke Ellington and much more!


GiselleStory: Pierre Coran

Illustrations: Olivier Desvaux

This stunningly beautiful picture book is both an introduction to “Giselle”, and the perfect gift book for ballet fans.

Adapted to a picture book with CD, the ghost-filled masterpiece -somewhat reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet- tells a dramatic love story of a beautiful young peasant girl named Giselle, who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is engaged to another woman.


The NutcrackerStory: Pierre Coran

Illustrations: Julia Spiers

The most magical Christmas ballet adapted to a sound book!

Ten of the loveliest extracts from Tchaikovsky’s great ballet, including Chocolate (the Spanish dance), Tea (the Chinese dance), Peppermint Candy (the Russian dance), the Dance of the Reed Flutes, and the Waltz of the Flowers. Enough to whet children’s appetites and encourage them to discover the complete work.

3 years + / 22 p. / 21x21 cm / Board book with sound chips / 13.90 € / October 2019

Discovering Mozart and His InstrumentsIllustrations: Delphine Renon

Introduce your little one to the magical compositions of Mozart and their musical instruments. Press a button on every spread, which triggers one of five captivating sounds!On the program: Concertos and “A Little Night Music”, through which the child discovers several instruments such as the flute, clarinet, violin or cello.

Discovering “The Carnival of the Animals” and Its Instruments

The first discovery of the masterpiece of Camille Saint-Saëns. Throughout the pages, the animals with their musical instruments gather around the pianist kangaroo: the lion with his cello, the birds with violins, the fish with the glockenspiel, the dinosaur with the steeldrum and the flamingo with the flute. On the last spread, the orchestra is full. It’s party time!

0-3 years / 14 p. / 19x15 cm / Board book with sound chips / 11.90€ / October 2018

Discovering Classical LullabiesIllustrations: Delphine Renon

Here is a sound book that is as delicate and comforting as a cuddly toy!The extracts from the repertoire of Grieg, Ravel, Schubert or Brahms highlight different musical instruments. Thanks to the illustrations, the child makes the connection between the sound and the instrument, for instance the harp, the oboe, the flute, the clarinet and the horn.

Discovering Chopin and His Instruments

A delightful and engaging addition to the “My Little Sound Book” series that’s all about the breathtaking music of Chopin. The composer’s greatest nocturnes, waltzes and études are brought together to enchant readers of all ages. A pleasurable time guaranteed !

0-3 years / 14 p. / 19x15 cm / Board book with sound chips / 11.90€ / October 2019

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