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                                    Bambi                                                  Nature Is Amazing;
                                                                                            Let's Imitate It!
                                    Ding-Dong Dog: The Big Jump
                                                                                            Notes from a Motionless
                                    Ding-Dong Dog: The Squabble                            Traveler in a Small Garden
                                    I Can Cook                                             Pomelo Imagines
                                    In 4 Steps                                             The Bear's Dance
                                    King Kong                                              The Day the Rain Moved In
                                    Lend Me Your Sight                                     The Female Body
                                    Litlle Wolf                                            The Forest of Tomatoes
                                    My Big Cat                                             Treasure Island
                                    My Cat                                                 Wooden Crosses
                                    My Imaginary World Tour

                                                                                                         Albin Michel Jeunesse
www.albin-michel.fr/jeunesse   FOREIGN RIGHTS   Anne Dufour : anne.dufour@albin-michel.fr
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                                                                                                  Toutou Toc-Toc

Children's Books                  Bambi                                                           Children's Books                   Toutou Toc-Toc. Le Trampoline

                                BAMBI                                                                                              DING-DONG DOG:
                                Bambi is a coming-of-age novel that tells of the many
                                ordeals a young deer must overcome after his mother is
                                killed by hunters. The original text by Felix Salten, published
                                in Germany in 1923, was met with immediate success, but
                                                                                                                                   THE BIG JUMP
                                                                                                                                   Ding-Dong Dog is an absent-minded and clumsy dog who
                                was later banned and burned by Nazi authorities because                                            fails at everything he does… but keeps on smiling! Children
                                of its "political allegory of the treatment of the Jewish                                          will laugh along as he goes on absurd adventures with his
                                people in Europe."                                                                                 friends Ninny and Whiny. In this volume, Ding-Dong Dog
                                RIGHTS SOLD                                                                                        and Ninny are jumping on the trampoline. Ding-Dong
                                                                                                                                   jumps higher and higher until suddenly, he disappears!
                                Published in 5 languages:
                                                                                                                                   Will he ever come back down? Ages 3 & up
                                Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish
                                                                                                                                   9782226454430 | 2020 | 32 pages | 16x24,5 cm | 8.90 €
                                9782226450210 | 2020 | 176 pages | 22x30 cm | 29.90 €
       Felix Salten                                                                                    Édouard Manceau
     Benjamin Lacombe
                                                                                                   A fun series for little ones.
 Benjamin Lacombe bridges
 the gap between the original
 text of Bambi and Disney’s
 interpretation.

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Children's Books                   Toutou Toc-Toc. La Gueguerre                                Comic Books & Graphic Novels     Je sais cuisiner : Des recettes simples
                                                                                                                                et épatantes en bande dessinée
                                 DING-DONG DOG:                                                                               I CAN COOK
                                 THE SQUABBLE                                                                                 SIMPLE, AMAZING RECIPES
                                                                                                                              IN COMIC BOOK FORM
                                 Ding-Dong Dog is an absent-minded and clumsy dog who
                                 fails at everything he does… but keeps on smiling! Children
                                 will laugh along as he goes on absurd adventures with his                                    I Can Cook by Ginette Mathiot is the Bible of French home
                                 friends Ninny and Whiny. It is time to go to bed, but Ding-                                  cooking, and has sold over 6 million copies since it was
                                 Dong Dog won't stop playing, and soon upsets Ninny. And                                      first published in 1932. This must-have family cookbook
                                 now they are at odds! Ages 3 & up                                                            can still be found in most French kitchens. With over 50
                                                                                                                              easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes explained in comic
                                 9782226454447 | 2020 | 32 pages | 16x24,5 cm | 8.90 €                                        book form, this adaptation will teach you how to master
                                                                                                                              the staples of French cooking such as Boeuf Bourguignon,
     Édouard Manceau                                                                                Ginette Mathiot           Crème brûlée, Blanquette de veau, Tarte Tatin, and many
                                                                                                                              others!
                                                                                                  Jeanne-Zoé Lecorche
 A fun series for little ones.                                                                                                9782226447920 | 2020 | 128 pages | 21,2x28,3 cm | 19.90 €
                                                                                                The Bible of French cooking
                                                                                                in comic book form
                                                                                                for budding chefs!

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Children's Books                    En 4 temps                                                     Children's Books                 King Kong

                                  IN 4 STEPS                                                                                      KING KONG
                                  With her photographer’s eye and humorous style, Berna-                                          King Kong, the legendary giant gorilla, was created by
                                  dette Gervais explains notions like "action" (such as a cat                                     screenwriter and film producer Merian C. Cooper in 1933.
                                  walking) and "transformation" (such as an egg becoming                                          In this retelling of the mythical movie, the narrator’s point
                                  a chicken) in 4 successive stages, each one in a different                                      of view alternates with King Kong’s, allowing the reader to
                                  box, to encourage children to question the elasticity of time                                   glimpse into the monstrous gorilla's psyche. This original
                                  and the effects it has on all things. Ages 3 & up                                               take on the famous story accentuates the similarities
                                                                                                                                  between Kong and the heroine, the beautiful but penniless
                                  RIGHTS SOLD                                                                                     actress Ann, who understands Kong’s loneliness, and his
                                  Published in 3 languages: German, Dutch, Italian                                                resentment for being turned into a sideshow attraction.
                                                                                                                                  Ages 5 & up
                                  Trapèze | 9782226447159 | 2020 | 64 pages | 20x26 cm | 18.00 €
                                                                                                                                  9782226451538 | 2020 | 48 pages | 28x28 cm | 18.00 €
    Bernadette Gervais                                                                                    Fred Bernard
                                                                                                          François Roca
 In 4 Steps introduces children
 to a fascinating theme:                                                                            François Roca’s paintings
 the relativity of time.                                                                            beautifully depict the raw
                                                                                                    power of King Kong, as well
                                                                                                    as New York in the 1930s.

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Children's Books                 Dans les yeux de Nawang                                      Children's Books                      Petit-Loup

                               LEND ME                                                                                            LITLLE WOLF
                               YOUR SIGHT                                                                                         In the days when animals spoke the same language and
                                                                                                                                  lived together in relative harmony, a fox would always apo-
                                                                                                                                  logize to a rabbit before eating him. It was a very civilized
                                                                                                                                  world. In those days, Little Wolf and Krok the Squirrel were
                               Many years ago, in a faraway land, twin brothers were born.
                               They were as similar in appearance as they were different                                          the best of friends, and Little Wolf swore to never eat Krok
                               in character. One day, the fearful and sullen Nawang asked                                         or any other squirrel. But as he grows older, Little Wolf's
                               the joyful and daring Lhari to lend him his sight so that he                                       father needs his help to hunt. When the paths of the old
                               might see the world through different eyes. And so began                                           friends cross again, will Little Wolf be able to escape his
                               a long learning process… Ages 4 & up                                                               father's watchful eye and save his friend? Ages 5 & up

                               FIND OUT MORE                                                                                      Trapèze | 9782226437082 | 2020 | 48 pages | 19x27 cm | 14.90 €
                               > 1,800 copies sold in France
   Jean-François Chabas        9782226403537 | 2019 | 48 pages | 16x33 cm | 19.00 €
                                                                                                   Francesco Pittau
      Clotilde Perrin                                                                               Julia Woignier

 A modern yet universal tale                                                                   A subtle and honest tale
 in the very heart of                                                                          about friendship and its ability
 the Tibetan mountains.                                                                        to withstand time.

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Children's Books                     Mon gros chat                                                  Children's Books                   Mon chat

                                   MY BIG CAT                                                                                        MY CAT
                                   This little girl’s big cat couldn't be grumpier, and each new                                     This little girl has a goal. Well, 2 goals, actually: get a cat,
                                   page introduces yet another thing that this irritable creature                                    and name him Max. It sounds like a simple plan, but there
                                   does not like. Young children will enjoy guessing what might                                      is one major obstacle: her stubborn parents refuse to let
                                   be the next thing this crabby cat despises…or could there                                         her have one! So when she finds a sick bird while on holiday,
                                   actually be one thing he might like? The answer can only                                          she does not hesitate for a second. Max it is! She keeps
                                   be found on the very last page! Ages 3 & up                                                       her new pet a secret and nurses him back to health. But
                                                                                                                                     as everyone knows, sooner or later all birds end up leaving
                                   FIND OUT MORE                                                                                     the nest… Ages 4 & up
                                   > Pauline Martin is the best-selling illustrator
                                     of the Archibald series which has sold 500,000                                                  RIGHTS SOLD
                                     copies in France alone and has been                                                             Published in Spanish
                                     translated into 21 languages.
                                                                                                                                     9782226449122 | 2020 | 40 pages | 19x27 cm | 12.90 €
       Pauline Martin              9782226450432 | 2020 | 32 pages | 24x24 cm | 11.50 €
                                                                                                          Séverine Assous

 The funny, tender story of                                                                          A little girl’s dream
 a relationship between a big,                                                                       of owning a pet will resonate
 grumpy cat and his little girl.                                                                     with many children!

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Children's Books                  Mon tour du monde imaginaire                                  Children's Books               La nature est géniale, imitons-la !

                                MY IMAGINARY                                                                                 NATURE
                                WORLD TOUR                                                                                   IS AMAZING;
                                Follow the great imaginary journey of Beryl, a little girl
                                who is determined to never get bored! She takes us on
                                a breathtaking journey from an impressive megacity to a
                                                                                                                             LET'S IMITATE
                                mysterious forest, while passing through many fascinating
                                places. Inspired by the art of cartography, Lucie Brunellière
                                tinkers with reality and imagination, scale and perspective,
                                to create unique, unforgettable settings. Ages 4 & up
                                                                                                                             IT!
                                                                                                                             Since the dawn of time, human beings have imitated na-
                                9782226446510 | 2020 | 32 pages | 27,5x33,5 cm | 16.90 €                                     ture: finding shapes, materials, and processes to help them
                                                                                                                             solve various problems. Philippe Godard gives readers over
     Lucie Brunellière                                                                                Philippe Godard        30 simple, detailed examples, allowing them to discover
                                                                                                                             the fascinating methods, benefits, and implications of
 A book that invites                                                                             Everything you need         biomimicry – the imitation of strategies found in nature to
 you on a voyage of discovery                                                                    to know about biomimicry.   solve human challenges. Mixing science, philosophy, and
 and observation.                                                                                                            nature, this book reveals exciting challenges for the future.
 A feast for the eyes!                                                                                                       Ages 8 & up

                                                                                                                             9782226449702 | 2020 | 160 pages | 14,5x21,5 cm | 10.00 €

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                                                                                                  Pomelo

Comic Books & Graphic Novels        Carnet d'un voyageur immobile                                 Children's Books            Pomelo imagine
                                    dans un petit jardin

                                  NOTES FROM                                                                                POMELO
                                  A MOTIONLESS                                                                              IMAGINES
                                  TRAVELER IN A
                                                                                                                            While contemplating the sea, Pomelo, the unique pink
                                                                                                                            garden elephant with a very long trunk, wonders and
                                                                                                                            daydreams… He imagines what it would be like to be
                                                                                                                            someone else, how utterly different his life would be been

                                  SMALL GARDEN                                                                              if he lived in another time period, but he cannot imagine
                                                                                                                            a world without flowers or… without himself! Like all
                                                                                                                            children, Pomelo enjoys playing with different possibilities
                                                                                                                            to make sense of life’s big questions. Ages 4 & up
                                  As the months and seasons go by, Fred Bernard observes,
        Fred Bernard              draws, and presents a sensitive yet humorous documen-                 Ramona Bădescu      9782226450678 | 2020 | 48 pages | 23x31 cm | 14.50 €
                                  tary about his garden, a secret retreat teeming with life.
                                  With beautiful watercolor paintings and accurate notes, he
                                                                                                        Benjamin Chaud
 A beautiful gift book            alternates between being an entomologist, a naturalist, a
 on a subject that is perfectly   zoologist, and a patient gardener. Readers will enjoy getting    Pomelo is back in
 appropriate for our times.       lost in this luxurious and marvelous oasis. For all ages.        this 15th volume, with
                                                                                                   even more metaphysical
                                  9782226445926 | 2020 | 216 pages | 23x25 cm | 25.00 €
                                                                                                   thoughts…

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Children's Books                  La Danse de l'ours                                         Children's Books                   Sans orage ni nuage

                                THE BEAR'S                                                                                    THE DAY THE
                                DANCE                                                                                         RAIN MOVED IN
                                Sacha the bear loves honey and is determined to find a                                        One day, it starts to rain inside Pauline and Louis’ house.
                                way to eat it without getting stung by bees… How, you may                                     At school, they keep their distance from the other children,
                                ask? Well, Sacha notices that bees dance around flowers,                                      afraid that their classmates might discover their secret. But
                                which gives him an idea: he will learn how to dance and                                       inside the house, plants are starting to take over, and the
                                become their friend. While Sacha certainly learns some                                        other kids soon come to marvel at this unbelievable sight!
                                wonderful moves along the way, it isn't dancing that earns                                    All the children play together in this amazing playground,
                                him the bees' friendship in the end, but his own special                                      and big smiles finally appear on the siblings’ faces. The rain
                                talent... Ages 4 & up                                                                         has stopped falling at last. Ages 5 & up

      Suzanne Bogeat            978226451217 | 2020 | 32 pages | 19x27,2 cm | 13.50 €             Eléonore Douspis            RIGHTS SOLD
                                                                                                                              Published in 2 languages: English, Italian
       Anaïs Brunet
                                                                                              A book about accepting          9782226445964 | 2020 | 32 pages | 20x27 cm | 13.50 €
 A poetic tale about becoming                                                                 the differences that make you
 your own best friend and                                                                     unique, and how to let others
 staying true to yourself!                                                                    discover them.

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Art                                 Le Corps des femmes :                                         Children's Books            La Forêt des tomates
                                    Ce que les artistes ont voulu
                                    faire de nous
                                                                                                                            THE FOREST
                                  THE FEMALE                                                                                OF TOMATOES
                                  BODY                                                                                      Amelie is both excited and nervous as she sets off on
                                                                                                                            her first train ride alone to go visit her grandmother.
                                  WHAT ARTISTS                                                                              During a stopover at the Forest of Tomatoes, she gets
                                                                                                                            lost. Thankfully, Grandma Raven takes the distraught
                                  WANTED TO MAKE OF US                                                                      little girl under her wing… This is the first of many
                                                                                                                            quirky encounters that will help Amelie gain confi-
                                  Since prehistoric times and the Venus of Willendorf, women                                dence in herself and allow her to get back on the train!
                                  have been the object of fantasies. Goddesses or prostitutes,                              Somewhere between Alice in Wonderland and Little Red
                                  virgins or witches, loving mothers or sexualized daughters:                               Riding Hood, this coming-of-age story is enhanced by
        Laure Adler               they have been portrayed, put on display, and overexposed            Etsuko Watanabe      cheerful, vibrant illustrations. Ages 3 & up
                                  from a predominantly masculine point of view. With stun-
                                                                                                                            9782226450623 | 2020 | 56 pages | 20,5x26,5 cm | 15.00 €
 A new approach to art history,   ning iconography, from Botticelli to Cindy Sherman, Picasso      A coming-of-age story.
                                  to Frida Kahlo, and many other illustrious artists, this book
 shown through the evolution
                                  is an account of the evolution of women’s status, a journey
 of how the female body
                                  through their sexual and political emancipation.
 is portrayed.
                                  9782226455970 | 2020 | 176 pages | 20x27 cm | 35.00 €

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Children's Books             L'Île au trésor                                               Comic Books & Graphic Novels     Les Croix de bois

                           TREASURE                                                                                       WOODEN
                           ISLAND                                                                                         CROSSES
                           The graphic approach chosen by Etienne Friess breathes                                         In 1919, Albin Michel published Les Croix de Bois by Roland
                           new life into the usual adaptations of this classic adventure                                  Dorgelès, which forever revolutionized the war novel genre.
                           tale. By transposing the story into the animal world, he                                       Inspired by the author’s experiences as a soldier in the
                           chooses to reflect on human nature while making Trea-                                          trenches of WWI, the book was immediately acclaimed by
                           sure Island accessible to a younger audience. The twists                                       critics. JD Morvan and Facundo Percio deliver a brilliant
                           and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats in this                                      adaptation of this horrific, uncompromising, yet sometimes
                           exciting tale of adventure, which becomes both epic novel                                      humorous masterpiece by connecting Dorgelès’ novel with
                           and coming-of-age story in the hands of an extraordinary                                       events from his own life, thus demonstrating the thin line
                           storyteller. Ages 9 & up                                                                       that exists between truth and fiction.
  Robert Louis Stevenson   RIGHTS SOLD
                                                                                                Roland Dorgelès
                                                                                                                          9782226445629 | 2020 | 104 pages | 23,2x31,3 cm | 19.90 €
      Étienne Friess       Published in Spanish                                                    JD Morvan
                                                                                                 Facundo Percio
 A bold, anthropomorphic   9782226453501 | 2020 | 168 pages | 22x30 cm | 23.90 €
 animal adaptation of                                                                       The masterful adaptation
 a pirate classic!                                                                          of a nearly-forgotten
                                                                                            masterpiece.

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