Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy . . . and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes . . . and can fix them. And, just like you, everybody needs to feel safe and valued. A reassuring picture book, perfect for trying times.

Élise Gravel, l'auteure derrière certains des monstres les plus adorables et dégoûtants de la littérature jeunesse, invite les enfants à partager avec elle sa grande passion pour ses créatures préférées : les champignons. Dans cet album documentaire, Élise plonge ses lecteurs dans une véritable aventure où les enfants découvriront avec le plus grand des bonheurs le merveilleux monde des champignons.

Le monde des insectes est vaste, des scientifiques évaluent qu'il pourrait y en avoir dix quintillions sur Terre et que leur masse serait soixante-dix fois supérieure à celle de tous les êtres humains du monde. À travers ce carnet personnel, nous suivons une jeune Élise Gravel, qui rêve de devenir entomologiste. En faisant la synthèse des observations faites quand elle était enfant et des connaissances qu'elle a accumulées en se passionnant pour l'entomologie, la narratrice dresse un portrait des grandes caractéristiques communes aux insectes, puis nous présente, plus spécifiquement, une douzaine d'espèces: allant du phasme au bousier, en passant par les scarabées, le tardigrade et la tarentule. Le livre se termine avec quelques faits amusants et ouvre ensuite la porte aux découvertes à venir, avec des insectes entièrement imaginés par Élise Gravel. [SDM].

The first in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Fly is a look at the common housefly. It covers such topics as the hair on the fly's body (requires a lot of shaving), its ability to walk on the ceiling (it's pretty cool, but it's hard to play soccer up there), and its really disgusting food tastes (garbage juice soup followed by dirty diaper with rotten tomato sauce, for example). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Fly contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction books about disgusting creatures, this book examines head lice. It covers such topics as head lice habitats (human heads only, dogs are gross) anatomy (his body is slightly see through, so he can always see what he ate for lunch), and parenting practice (the female louse sticks eggs to human hair and uses the leftover glue for her model airplanes). Although silly and off-the-wall, Head Lice contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

Through her trademark quirky monster characters, author Elise Gravel illustrates ways that bodies can be different. They have different shapes, different sizes, different colours, different hair, and can do different things. These differences make everybody's bodies special, but all bodies should be respected. Your body is YOURS, so give it a hug . . . but only if you want to. This important message of body positivity will both empower and entertain. The best body is the one that belongs to you!

Winnie aimerait bien avoir un monstre de compagnie. Elle promet de bien s'en occuper, de le nourrir, de l'emmener en promenade et de ramasser ses crottes. Mais elle se rend vite compte qu'avoir son propre monstre demande beaucoup de travail. Heureusement, Winnie peut consulter le livre Comment dresser son monstre de compagnie d'Elise Gravel pour l'aider.   Baby monsters are cute. They're fun. They're adorable. But when baby monsters grow up, they can also be an awful lot of trouble. They can be messy, silly, and BIG! Too big, sometimes. It's a good thing they're so cute! Right? Original title: I Want a Monster!

"In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit and quirky illustration style to break down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!"--

Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth! Fast mosquito facts: * Distinctive trait: Leaving annoying itchy bites * Diet: Your blood (and nectar and plant juice) * Special talent: Making a terrible whining sound in your ear The Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland!), species (over 3,500!), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth! Fast mosquito facts: * Distinctive trait: Leaving annoying itchy bites * Diet: Your blood (and nectar and plant juice) * Special talent: Making a terrible whining sound in your ear The Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland!), species (over 3,500!), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

Join Elise Gravel as she explores the science of some of nature's weirdest and wildest characters - mushrooms! Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her familys most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of exploring nature with her talent for anthropomorphizing everything, she takes us on a magical tour of the forest floor and examines a handful of her favorite alien specimens up close. While the beautiful coral mushroom looks like it belongs under the sea, the peculiar Lactarius indigo may be better suited for outer space. From the fun-to-stomp puffballs to the prince of the stinkersthe stinkhorn mushroomand the musically inclined chanterelles, Gravel shares her knowledge of this fascinating kingdom by bringing each species to life in full felt-tip-marker glory. The Governor General Award-winning author Gravels first book with Drawn & Quarterly, If Found . . . Please Return to Elise Gravel, was a Junior Library Guild selection and an instant hit among librarians, parents, and kids alike. Fostering the same spirit of creativity and curiosity, The Mushroom Fan Club promises to inspire kids to look more closely at the world around them and to seek out all of lifes little treasures, stinky or not!

Who made this mess? When dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was "Not Me." Dad is quite sure the kids are not telling the truth, until he is introduced to the actual Not Me, a creature who in turn accuses Not True, who exposes the real sock bandit, the ever-complaining Not Fair! Parents and caregivers will appreciate this highly relatable book that manages to slyly address the blaming and excuse-making that often happens, while focusing on the humour of the situation.

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year! Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds." Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, olgamus facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love making discoveries and meeting new friends. Olga is a charming combination of independent, curious, and smart—making her the coolest girl scientist around—perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants. When Olga crosses paths with a weird creature and becomes the first kid to discover the species olgamus ridiculus, she is ecstatic! What does an olgamus eat? How does it poop? Why does its burp sound like the word rubber? With her trusty observation notebook and the help of a librarian, a shopkeeper, and some friends, Olga sets out to do science—learning the facts about her smelly, almost-furry pal and searching for him when he goes missing. The scientific method is the best way to discover anything!

When Olga crosses paths with a weird creature and becomes the first kid to discover the species olgamus ridiculus, she is ecstatic! What does an olgamus eat? How does it poop? Why does its burp sound like the word rubber? With her trusty observation notebook and the help of a librarian, a shopkeeper, and some friends, Olga sets out to do science--learning the facts about her smelly, almost-furry pal and searching for him when he goes missing. The scientific method is the best way to discover anything!

See below for English description. Impossible de savoir ce qui est le plus hilarant : la plume d'Elise Gravel? Ou ses illustrations? Et qui, des jeunes adultes ou des enfants, aiment le plus ses oeuvres? Chose certaine, ses nombreux admirateurs seront ravis de retrouver le personnage d'Olga dans cet album tant attendu. L'anti-héroïne aux répliques cinglantes n'en peut plus des humains (ce qu'ils sont casse-pieds à la fin!). Décidée à retracer les origines de Bof, elle décide de quitter la Terre à destination d'une planète meilleure. Retrouvez, dans ce nouveau tome à mi-chemin entre le journal intime et le roman graphique, une héroïne à l'imagination déjantée dont les tribulations et les réflexions feront rire les lecteurs à coup sûr! Truffé de faits scientifiques et de références culturelles, Olga : On déménage! met en scène un modèle féminin fort et anticonformiste que toutes les adolescentes adoreront. Olga, the animal-loving scientist, returns in her second adventure! Where is Meh is from? Olga is 99 percent sure it's outer space! After an extensive kid-genius research session at the library in preparation for the ultimate trip to Planet Olgamus, Olga notices that Meh is acting weird and takes the pink creature to the vet. But vets are humans. And humans are notoriously ANNOYING. She must go collect Meh and solve the mystery herself. Will Olga discover what's really wrong? Packing in twice the girl power, hilarious quips, and kooky science facts as the first installment in the series, Olga : On déménage is out of out of this world! Original title: Olga: We're Out of Here!

Animal lover and kid scientist Olga is back! Great for fans of the acclaimed graphic novels Real Friends and Invisible Emmie. In this second installment of a series Franny K. Stein creator Jim Benton called “great, kooky, monstrous fun,” Olga wants to leave earth in search of Meh’s home planet, but first she’ll have to discover why Meh is acting so strange. Olga: We’re Out of Here is jam-packed with facts and fun: Elise Gravel’s classic comic illustrations, hilarious word bubbles, space travel facts, and a diverse cast of memorable characters. Brightly.com put Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds." And Kirkus said of it: “A visually interesting mix of illustration and story, punctuated by numerous lists, comic panels, and cartoon diagrams and led by a smart female protagonist. A bubble-gum crowd pleaser with wide audience appeal.”

See below for English description. Humour, drôles de créatures et un personnage attachant qui adore les animaux sont au rendez-vous dans cette nouvelle série d'Elise Gravel. Olga est la propriétaire d'un uni-sourcil qui ne supporte pas de porter quoi que ce soit aux pieds, mais Olga ADORE les animaux. Elle aime les étudier, les observer et écrire à leur sujet. Un jour, alors qu'Olga joue avec son araignée, un tintamarre près de la poubelle se fait entendre. C'est une créature rare qui s'est manifestée. Une créature si rare que rien n'a encore été écrit à son sujet. C'est ce qu'Olga entreprend donc de faire. Elle documente ses observations, y compris les sons, les odeurs et la diète de cette créature. En fait, ce drôle d'animal n'a accepté aucune nourriture. Olga arrivera-t-elle à découvrir ce qu'il aime manger?   Olga is the proud owner of a unibrow who hates wearing any kind of footwear, but she LOVES animals. She loves to study their habits and write them down. One day, as she's playing with her pet spider, she hears a commotion near the trash can. That's when she discovers a rare creature. A creature so rare that it hasn't been documented yet! She takes it upon herself to jot down her observations, including sounds, smells and diet. But alas, this new creature hasn't taken to any food she's offered it. Will Olga be able to pinpoint his favourite meal? Original title: Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere

J'ai un chien qui court dans ma tête. Il s'appelle Ollie. Parfois, mon chien est tranquille, curieux ou effrayé. Et parfois, il est excité... un peu trop, même! Quand ça arrive, c'est difficile à supporter. Alors, qu'est-ce qu'un chien -- ou un enfant anxieux -- peut faire dans ce cas? Et toi, as-tu un chien dans la tête? Dans son plus récent album illustré, l'auteure québécoise Elise Gravel aide les enfants à identifier et à calmer leur anxiété de manière consciente et apaisante.

L'auteure adorée des enfants Elise Gravel pose l'éternelle question : Qui a fait tout ce désordre? Quand leur papa demande qui a laissé traîner des chaussettes partout, Nico et sa soeur répondent tous les deux : « Pas moi! » Leur père est sûr qu'ils ne disent pas la vérité, jusqu'à ce que ceux-ci lui présentent Pas Moi, qui accuse Pas Vrai, qui dévoile le vrai coupable : Pas Juste. Les monstres, qui personnifient les réponses typiques des enfants, permettent à l'auteure d'aborder brillamment et avec humour le fait de blâmer les autres et d'inventer des excuses. Les parents et les éducateurs vont adorer cette histoire dans laquelle ils se reconnaîtront autant que les enfants.

See below for English description. Elise Gravel souhaite écrire un livre totalement ennuyeux. Ses personnages, eux, veulent se déchaîner. Qui sera vainqueur? Détrompez-vous, le titre n'est pas une métaphore : ceci est réellement le pire livre du monde. L'auteure-illustratrice Elise Gravel, récipiendaire du Prix littéraire du Gouverneur général, embarque les lecteurs pour un voyage inattendu à travers le livre le plus ridicule ayant jamais existé! Les personnages de l'histoire sont rapidement agacés par le manque d'imagination de l'auteure... Ils se rebellent donc contre ses figures de style qui manquent de mordant et ses mauvais choix en lui lançant des injures dans le but d'attirer son attention et de guider le récit vers une direction plus intéressante. Ils n'ont rien à perdre puisque, de toute manière, ils sont coincés dans le livre pour l'éternité. À mesure que la vraie nature des personnages prend le dessus sur leurs traits ennuyeux conçus par l'auteure, cette histoire se transforme en un récit unique! Avec les créatures bizarroïdes d'Elise aux commandes de ce livre, absolument TOUT peut arriver.   Elise Gravel wants to write a totally drab book; her characters want to let loose. Who's gonna win? Don't take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. Governor General Literary Award winning children's book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world's most boring book. The story's characters and readers alike quickly become annoyed by the author's bland imagination and rebel against her tired tropes and stale character choices, spouting sass in an attempt to get her attention and steer the narrative in a more interesting direction. After all, you don't even have to buy the book, but the characters? They're stuck in there for an eternity, and they're going to do their best to make the most of it, or at least have a little fun where they can. As the charming and bizarre true nature of the characters overpowers the dry attributes given to them by the author, this once blasé story quickly picks up speed, transforming into something much more unique than originally promised. With Gravel's signature goofy characters behind the wheel, no silly twist or rude bodily function is off the table! Original title: The Worst Book Ever

Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult. In plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations. This picture book also features a note from a pediatrician on the importance of mental health. Perfect for bedtime or the classroom, readers will walk away a little more well-equipped to handle the puppies in their own heads.