Mabel and Merryglow: The Journey - Hardcover

by Loïc Clément (Author), Anne Montel (Created by), Julien Arnal (Illustrator)

A warm and inviting story told through gorgeous comic book panels showing how, even in the darkest times, friendship can help you shine.

Mabel and Merryglow are the best of friends! Their days are filled with her laughter and the nights shine with light. But Merryglow has always been a wanderer at heart, and the time has come for his next adventure.

With Mabel's only friend gone, she returns to old habits, spending her days alone and sulking. But Mabel soon crosses paths with two unexpected new friends who, like Mabel, have always felt a little different than everyone else. When Merryglow returns from his travels, will he recognize the newly confident tortoise he called a friend?

Told through comic book panels, this joyful story explores the importance of loving yourself and your differences and learning to stand on your own two feet even when you feel afraid.

COMIC BOOK INSPIRATION: With comic book panels throughout, this book encourages independent reading.

UNIQUE APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENCES: A heartfelt story that can help children understand they are unique and special, just as they are.

STUNNING, VIBRANT ILLUSTRATIONS: Gorgeous artwork brings these lovable characters to life.

Perfect for:

• Parents and grandparents
• Kindergarten and young elementary school readers
• Anyone looking for a way to discuss the beauty of our differences with kids

Author Biography

Anne Montel was born in Nantes in 1988. After studying the applied arts in high school, she earned a degree in visual communication at the Ecole Duperré in Paris. She won second prize in the young talents category at the Angouleme Comics Festival, followed by recognition by the BD-Fil festival in Lausanne in the "Artists of Tomorrow" category. From that point on, Montel devoted herself wholly to her craft, working as a graphic designer, illustrator, and comics artist.

Loïc Clement was born in 1981 in Bruges. He lives in Gironde. Writer of comics for adults and young people, and author of illustrated albums, Loïc is passionate about books. He was a specialist bookseller, literary critic, librarian and trainer in the field of book trades, before launching into writing.

Julien Arnal is an illustrator and 2D animator, born in the landscapes of the Central massif between mountains and plains, Julien Arnal spent his childhood exploring the natural expanses and isolated corners of these very ancient mountains which nourished his practice and influenced his graphic universe. Through his illustrations and animations, he tends to pay homage to the poetry of these wild spaces.