Odd Animals

by André Hellé
Odd Animals (Noah’s Ark) is André Hellé’s masterpiece and was one of the artist’s most remarkable creations for Tolmer, the master printer. This illustrated book is no less than a manifesto of his work as a visual artist and creator of toys and still looks surprisingly modern to the contemporary eye.
Printed in Pantone colours, 48 pages, 30,5 x 41 cm, 5 years +

When they heard the news

by Malika Doray
When they heard the news, the bears prepared parcels, the koalas hurried up, the crocodiles put their teeth away, the lynx smiled, the wolves muttered, but they all went... “When they heard the news, all went to celebrate the newborn”. An exceptional format made of two books that open and reveal a pop-up inside. See the video on Youtube
64 pages in a leporello format, one pop-up spread, 24 x 32 cm, 2 years +
Rights sold: Italian

The mad scientist book

by Muriel Zücher and Stéphane Hurtez, ill. Raphaël Houée
Through the voice of the Mad Scientist, and his hilarious anecdotes, this title is a true initiation handbook for children to become mad scientists themselves. Many wild experiences have been prepared for the apprentice: changing ink into dust, lightening gravity, making strange bubbles, take light out of sugar, etc.
25 x 30 cm, 160 pages, 8 years +

I have an idea

by Béatrice Gernot, ill. François Maumont
Let’s get into the mysterious and luminous world of ideas! Everything you need to know about ideas: where they come from, what they look like, what they are for and how to nourish them? Each idea is depicted, those that love making their way, or take time to cook up. Those flying from all sides and getting in a muddle... There are simple ideas and powerful ideas, but also some you better forget about!
19 x 30 cm, 80 pages, 8 years +

The disappearance

by Agathe Frasson-Cochet
A mother chaffinch goes in search of her fledglings, guided by the grand duke who saw them beneath the aqueduct, by the parrot who spotted them in the copse, by the duck who watched them crossing the pond... A short, funny story, illustrated with paper collage and gouache, in simple but charming shapes.
32 pages, 17x 18 cm, 3 years +

Mother Whale's soup

by Yana Lee
All that we know about Mother Whale’s soup is that it contains leeks and one special ingredient. It’s the best in the world! The whale calves grow up, become adults and have children of their own, which they, in turn, raise with this recipe of love. In Yana Lee’s first book, the impressionistic style of watercolour illustration lends transparency and delicacy to the beautiful underwater world of this poetic story.
36 pages, 21 x 21 cm, 3 years +

I undress alone

by Julie Clélaurin and Claire Le Grand

Now that I grown, I know how to undress alone. I take off my sweater, my t-shirt, my socks and my pants. Then I take off my underwear, and what can we see? A small child is taking his clothes off to go for his bath. The young reader can touch fabrics of the different clothes before seeing the child diving into his bath! 

20 x 20 cm, 14 pages, 2-5 years

Dressing up!

by Julie Clélaurin and Xavier Deneux

Today it’s carnival at school and the children are wearing their favourite costume. Only one of them forgot to dress up, but he has an idea! Readers can touch Harlequin’s costume, feathers from an Indian, the princess’s dress, the ghost’s sheet, and the clown’s nose… 

20 x 20 cm, 14 pages, 2-5 years

Your nightmare

by Malika Doray

A little book talking about this specific relationship between a child and his nightmare. Even if he is huge and terrifyng, there is many ways to try to know him. Because nightmares are just dreams to tame!

32 pages, 20,5 x 14 cm, 2 years +

My sorrow

by Malika Doray

In this little book, a crocodile reveals his sorrow to his friend, Rabbit. The crocodile is sad because of the rain, because of seasons, and also because life is hard. But, luckily, Rabbit's small joys make the crocodile happier!

32 pages, 20,5 x 14 cm, 2 years +

Our memories

by Malika Doray

A little book to remember what a father is. In a father crocodile, there is a lot of what he was and will be. In a father crocodile, there are all the things… you can choose from those you want to keep (or not).

32 pages, 20,5 x 14 cm, 2 years +

Soups from around the world

by Alain Serres and Aurélia Fronty
Soup is universal – around the world, it is a symbol both of celebration and of day-to-day life. But it is always shared! Warming, heart-warming, soups bring people together. Hot, cold, savoury and sweet, this book gathers recipes from all over the world, listed by country. And the magic of Aurélia Fronty’s rich illustrations is a feast for the eyes.
Best Children Book – Gourmand Awards 2012. More than 7000 copies sold in France!
48 pages, 28 x 35 cm, 7 years +
Rights sold: Spanish (World)

Pop pop poem

by Alain Serres and Candice Hayat

Here is the first anthology of poems for the very young, through a spiral-bound board book, an original introduction to poetry. A short story about nature and familiar themes such as animals, the home etc. is linked to extracts from poems and short poetic texts by major authors. Hayat’s reassuring design and intense colors takes young child’s hand to initiate him to the different look the poet has about the world.

32 pages with cutouts in the pages, 24,5 x 24,5, 3 years +

Fanfan

by Marie Sellier and Iris Fossier

Fanfan is different. He's not an ostrich like his parents... He's an elephant! But he doesn’t know what an elephant is. He goes to explore the savannah and discover. When he finally meets with animals of his kind, they are offended at his simple question: "Are you an elephant?". Fanfan is a tale about family and identity. A funny and limpid text illustrated by the glittering world of Fossier in brown, gold and ultramarine.
48 pages in a landscape format, 23 x 32,5 cm, 4 years +
Rights sold: Portuguese (Brazil)

The letter machine

by Julien Magnani
Magnani explores cause and effect in the mechanical components of each letter, as if they were Meccano toys. He explores this endlessly fascinating subject by bringing to it the energy of motion. The red and blue colours accentuate the book’s visual power, forming a deep violet tone when overlaid.
44 pages, 18 x 23,5 cm, 3 years +

As time goes by

by Junko Nakamura

The four colours of the four seasons, in four stories told by a sensitive young girl about the small things in her life. Each page features just a few words that convey both tone and atmosphere. These short haikus accompanied by prints made of papercuts describe the passage of a peaceful, harmonious year.

44 pages, 18 x 23,5 cm, 3 years +

Pinocchio App

Mediatools has created a new app imprint Appicadabra and we are looking for partners in foreign countries together with Okidokid. This Pinocchio App in on sale in France and was in the short selection of the Best Apps in Montreuil Book Fair last Autumn. Other titles are coming soon!
iOS App, available in French for Ipad, iPhone and iPod Touch
http://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/pinocchio-!/id482464500?mt=8
3 years +