Before she could write, Morgane de Cadier dictated stories to her mother about overly curious parrots and elephants setting off on a world tour. After training in drawing at Emile Cohl, an animation school in Lyon, France, Morgane chose to turn to her very first passion: telling stories. Morgane lives in Lyon. Florian Pig developed his passion for children's literature at Emile Cohl, the same school where Morgane de Cadier studied. Florian has received several awards, including the Landerneau Prize, a French literary prize, in 2020. Florian lives in Lyon, France.
Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations. -New York Times A simple, fanciful story about the rewards of courageously exploring the unknown. -Kirkus Reviews Enchanting... will thrill young readers. -The Horn Book A feast for the imagination.... Share it one-on-one or in an Imagination-themed storytime. -Youth Services Book Review A peculiar delight... a myriad of darling details to keep young readers engrossed and examining each page... a thrilling call to seek out the unknown and discover the small wonders that await in every setting. -Booklist This quirky story will tickle young readers with the unexpected goings-on in the deer's antlers, all accepted... with equanimity by the little girl.... [The book] will bring a chuckle. Recommended. -School Library Connection