Books with author Éric Battut

Shh…! Little Mouse has a secret! He's found a delicious-looking apple and doesn't want to share a bite. So he buries it, and Little Mouse refuses to reveal what he’s hidden. But when a tree sprouts from the seeds of the fruit, there are enough apples for everyone -- and Little Mouse realizes some secrets are even better when they're shared. Award-winning illustrator Éric Battut has created a charming story that will delight—and teach—children. New in board.

Shh…! Little Mouse has a secret! He's found a delicious-looking apple and doesn't want to share a bite. So he buries it, and no matter how many of his friends ask what he hid, Little Mouse won't tell. But when a tree sprouts from the seeds of the fruit, there are enough apples for everyone-and Little Mouse realizes some secrets are even better when they're shared. Award-winning illustrator Éric Battut has created a charming picture book that will delight-and teach-children.

A green pea plant grows in a garden. Inside one pod, a small green pea decides that he is not going to be like all the other peas; he is going to be different. His journey leads him to meet a beautiful peacock, a ferocious tiger, and a noisy elephant. Each of these animals inspires Little Pea and he takes something from each of them back to the garden—but will the others accept Little Pea’s desire to be different? Full of humor and optimism, this touching story of a little pea is at once an adventure story and a celebration of uniqueness. The simple illustrations reinforce the strength and poetry of Battut’s signature style. Ages: 4–8.

A green pea plant grows in a garden. Inside one pod, a small green pea decides that he is not going to be like all the other peas; he is going to be different. His journey leads him to meet a beautiful peacock, a ferocious tiger, and a noisy elephant. Each of these animals inspires Little Pea and he takes something from each of them back to the garden—but will the others accept Little Pea’s desire to be different? Full of humor and optimism, this touching story of a little pea is at once an adventure story and a celebration of uniqueness. The simple illustrations reinforce the strength and poetry of Battut’s signature style. Ages: 4–8.

Oh, no! Henrietta Hen laid her very first egg today—but sly Red Fox has tricked her into giving it to him! And now he plans to gobble it all up.But Henrietta doesn’t want her precious egg boiled, poached, scrambled, or fried. Whatever will she do? Together, Henrietta and her friends on the farm hatch a cunning plan to fool Red Fox--and save her egg from becoming an omelet. A wittily told tale, beautifully enhanced by Eric Battut’s charming and earthy illustrations.

Shh…! Little Mouse has a secret! He's found a delicious-looking apple and doesn't want to share a bite. So he buries it, and no matter how many of his friends ask what he hid, Little Mouse won't tell. But when a tree sprouts from the seeds of the fruit, there are enough apples for everyone-and Little Mouse realizes some secrets are even better when they're shared. Award-winning illustrator Éric Battut has created a charming picture book that will delight-and teach-children. Kids will delight in knowing more than Mouse as they watch the apple tree sprout behind himSimple text and illustrations encourage sharing, but avoid preachinessSubtle “green” subtext about the abundance and importance of natureÉRIC BATTUT was born in Chamalières, France, where he still lives and works today. After studying economics and civil rights for six years, he went on to study illustration at L'Ecole Emile Cohl in Lyon. He has since created many successful and award-winning books for children.

La collection « Les p’tites balades » : des petites histoires et des comptines éducatives, qui abordent les thèmes de la persévérance, de l’intégrité et du droit à la différence, pour rire et s’émerveiller. Un soir, Baptiste l’ébéniste se fâche : le Roi refuse encore un de ses trônes ! Alors pour changer, il fabrique un tabouret, un tabouret à trois pieds. Mais le petit tabouret ne plaît ni au pêcheur qui l’a acheté, ni à la laitière, ni au brigand… Ils l’envoient tous au diable ! Et il finit par y atterrir vraiment chez le diable, qui n’est autre que le polisson Olivier 1er… qui trouve enfin un trône qui lui sied ! À partir de trois ans.

Théophile est un petit pou. Théophile se trouve très laid. Pour embellir, Théophile décide d’imiter les insectes qu’il admire. Des rayures d’abeille par-ci, une paire d’ailes de papillon par-là, des points de coccinelle un peu partout… Théophile est enfin le plus beau des poux. Le plus beau ? Brigitte, la demoiselle pou, le trouve plutôt rigolo. Qu’importe, Théophile plaît à Brigitte, et c’est tout ce qui compte. À partir de trois ans.Parution simultanée dans la même collection : Monsieur Scarlatine.