Our January reading suggestions

Trudy Ludwig For English-speaking families, try this tender picture book by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton, which also explores exclusion and friendship. It follows a boy who feels left out and overlooked at school, and shows how a small act of kindness can change everything. A gentle way to open children up to difference and the importance of friendship!

Oliver Jeffers The illustrator behind the famous “The Day the Crayons Quit” books strikes again with this magnificent picture book, whose illustrations are as colourful and luminous as ever. A young boy plays hide-and-seek with his two friends until the star hides so well that no one can find it...

Agnès de Lestrade, illustrated by Valeria Docampo Perfect for the approaching Valentine's Day, this picture book tells the story of a country where people don't speak and where you have to buy words in order to say them. A magnificent tale that honours both the beauty of language and the beauty of love! 

Sam Taplin What could be better than a book full of sounds to captivate little ones? For English-speaking families, try this winter-themed sound book by the same author, which also lets children discover the magic and many pleasures of winter!

Randall Munroe If your young teen loves sharing their most improbable discoveries and all kinds of anecdotes, this kind of book is sure to appeal! For English-speaking families, try this one by Randall Munroe, which also mixes science with offbeat curiosity: its subtitle says it all, “Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions.” Your teen will learn while having fun! 

Mélanie Watt After Scaredy Squirrel and Chester the cat, Mélanie Watt brings us a book starring capybaras! In this beautifully illustrated book, your kids will learn more about the secrets of these adorable rodents!