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Gabrielle Vincent

Handmade Christmas (book) decorations inspired by Ernest and Celestine
12 Dec 2013

Handmade Christmas (book) decorations inspired by Ernest and Celestine

by Zoe | posted in: Gabrielle Vincent | 11

A good story can right the world. It can draw you back from lonely grumpiness, or fed-up tiredness. It can make you feel human and connected once again. And this truth is at the gentle heart of Ernest & Celestine: … Continued

Bears, Behaviour (good or bad), Books in translation, Christmas, Friendship, Winter
An utterly perfect rainy day read and activity!
11 Jul 2013

An utterly perfect rainy day read and activity!

by Zoe | posted in: Gabrielle Vincent | 7

A book about making the most of a situation, of living by the motto ‘Carpe diem’, of seeing the glass half-full rather than half-empty, Ernest & Celestine: The Picnic by Gabrielle Vincent is a perfect read for a rainy summer’s … Continued

Adventure, Camping, French authors/ illustrators, Friendship, Picnics, Rain
Love and a lost toy
30 Nov 2012

Love and a lost toy

by Zoe | posted in: Gabrielle Vincent | 2

Can you believe it’s the very last day of Picture Book Month 2012? Holidays is the theme of the day, and in taking that to mean festive celebrations, I’ve chosen to wrap up a wonderful month with a gentle, charming, … Continued

Bears, Belgium, Books in translation, Christmas, Ducks, Friendship, Mice, Toys, Winter

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