The smile

Betty loves the night, because it brings with it the most beautiful stories. But Kosmos, the Bear, is afraid of the dark... Follow them as they discover together that we need darkness to see the light, and that the light we hold within us gives us the courage to overcome all our fears. A magical story gives us the courage to face the darkness and whatever frightens us. Shadows do not necessarily hide something dark, and in their beauty we can find the strength we hold within us.

In a world divided into cats and dogs, a little dog decides to go against the grain: he dares to follow the music in his heart by doing what truly brings him joy. Although the others make fun of him, his actions convey a powerful message that ultimately brings them all together. A tender book that inspires us to be ourselves and to live every moment at a pace that suits us. An entertaining story about the joy and power of togetherness from the creator of the fairy tale A Light for the Night.

Red sets off with her faithful dog, Woody, to visit Grandma. However, on the way she gets lost in the streets, feels dizzy and senses the big city swallowing her up. Like all children, Little Red will need to find her own path, amongst the many streets and choices that lie before her, to discover what really matters. Do you think you know Little Red Riding Hood’s story? Do you think you know the wolf? This Little Red Riding Hood has a story of her own to tell you...

Max knows that the best thing to show the class is the glittering treasure chest high up on the Unreachable Shelf. But how will he manage to get up there? Together with his fluffy little doll, Toffee, they set off on the Hunt for the Golden Treasure. And soon they discover that treasure isn’t always what we expect. An adventure about friendship, full of self-confidence and optimism.

Every smile is a great gift, from one face to another. When a baby smiles at his sister, the joy she feels is so powerful that it sets in motion a chain of kindness that spreads throughout the world… and comes back again. A touching story about the power of a simple smile and the joy it brings, from the author of the books A Light for the Night (Ikaros, 2019), The Dog is Jazz (Ikaros, 2019), Red and the City (Ikaros, 2020) and The Golden Treasure (Ikaros, 2020).