Books with author Bénédicte Guettier

For this hardworking dad, every day "counts." That's because he has 10 children—and that means 10 T-shirts, 10 mugs, 10 bowls of spaghetti, 10 in the bath, and 10 goodnight kisses! Now, the exhausted father needs ONE day off to rest. So he leaves his brood with grandma, builds a boat, and sails away. But by the end of this sweet story he realizes that something's missing—10 somethings, in fact!

A very sturdy, fun board book for babies and toddlers. Watch the wolf put on his trousers, his T-shirt, his socks, and more. But what is his plan once he's fully dressed? Snap the book shut to keep the wolf inside! This board book has extra-thick board pages, rounded corners, and strong cloth binding that will withstand many reads (it will need to!). With bold illustrations and simple text, this book is great for reading aloud and is guaranteed to get squeals and giggles of delight!

Once upon a time there was a chicken who thought she had a toothache. So she gathered up her five children—four chicks and a baby crocodile whose egg she'd hatched by accident—and went all the way to the dentist. But when it turns out that only the sweets-loving little croc has a mouth full of cavities, the stage is set for a big surprise ending that will have kids giggling with glee!

Once upon a time, there was an invisible ghost—and he was very lonely. This heartwarming story shows how sometimes we can find friendship in the most unexpected places. Poor little ghost! No one can see him, so he has no friends. And nothing he does to get noticed works out the way he wants. Then, just when he’s ready to give up, something unexpected and wonderful happens . . . Acclaimed author-illustrator Bénédicte Guettier has created a sweet, funny tale about finally finding acceptance and love.

Dad and his big family are back—and this time they’re visiting the museum! Every Sunday morning, Dad prepares ten croissants, ten mugs of hot chocolate, and ten glasses of orange juice. Then, everyone hops on his bike and they all go to look at paintings by the Great Masters. Only there, in front of his favorite painting, would he finally relax. But, one day, after being lost in thought, he turns around to discover that all ten children have disappeared! Where could they be? A fun follow-up to The Dad with 10 Children.

Every day the father who had 10 children made them breakfast, helped them get dressed, drove them to school, cooked them dinner, gave them a bath, and put them to bed. Until finally he needed a rest! So he left his brood with Grandma and set off on a 10 day, or maybe 10 month, vacation. But after just 1 peaceful day, it seemed like something was missing . . . something times 10. This bright, charming tale demonstrates that family life is more fun when it's all for 1-and 1 for 10!"A satisfying story."-School Library Journal"The pictures are a riot of bold, warm-n-hot colors, and minimalist backgrounds concentrate attention on the chaotic tableaux and on the father-children relationship."-The Horn Book