Edmond
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Edmond

By Astrid Desbordes, Marc Boutavant (Illustrator)

A shy squirrel's life changes when an unexpected visitor invites him to a party.

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Edmond the squirrel is content with his quiet life of making pompoms and nut jam. But when Owl, a master of fun and disguises, knocks on his door, Edmond's world transforms. Drawn by the scent of his jam, Owl invites him to a party that promises more than just a good time. Will Edmond embrace the unexpected and discover a world richer and more wonderful than he ever imagined? Join Edmond on a journey of friendship and adventure in a story filled with vibrant colors and lively details.

From the publisher

In Edmond, The Moonlit Party, Edmond the squirrel is shy and a bit lonely, but he nevertheless believes that his life is just as it should be. He’s happy making his colorful pompoms, stirring his nut jam, and going to sleep early. But one evening, when there’s once again a party in his apartment house tree, the fragrance of his jam brings an unexpected visitor to his door. With the entrance of Owl, an aficionado of disguises and fun, into his life, everything begins to change for Edmond. Not only does he agree to attend Owl’s party. He goes and has the best evening ever, and the world seems deeper and more wonderful than ever before, and just right, too!Awash with rich color and the funniest, liveliest details ever, Edmond, The Moonlit Party is thoughtful and thought provoking as well as just plain fun! Each page deepens the story while providing a rich serving of visual pleasure! Astrid Desbordeslives in Paris, where she works as an editor and an author. She received her degree in philosophy and has written several books on religion and philosophy for adults, but she also writes rich and unusual stories for children. Her first book to be published in the US (also by Enchanted Lion) was Daydreams of A Solitary Hamster, a clever and absolutely charming riff on Rousseau for young readers. Marc Boutavantis an award-winning author and illustrator. For years, Boutavant has drawn for picture books and comics, and he’s done his fair share of editorial illustration as well. His cartoons and picture books have made him a widely sought after illustrator. Boutavant’s lively, expressive, and inventive illustrations appeal to both children and their parents, for they are simple and complex, witty, playful, and probing all at the same time. Ghosts, another Boutavant treat, is also published by Enchanted Lion Books.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD810L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about birdsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about parties
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
June 30, 2015
First published
September 9, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781592701742

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