"Engaging stories are instrumental in nurturing children's development and enhancing their comprehension of the world. This collection of books boasts illustrations that are not only vibrant and softly poetic but also includes an enriching array of early education music, complete with nursery rhymes and audio storytelling, alongside interactive components. It is these very elements that constitute the secret to the series' widespread appeal among mothers.

Children's literature is a vast world, a boundless expanse, making the quest for age-appropriate reading material a challenging endeavor. In an ideal world, we dream of beautiful, cheerful and sensitive illustrations that will stimulate children's imaginations, and interesting stories that will teach children and help them grow while fostering the values of kindness, open-mindedness and solidarity. The encouraging news is that we've unearthed some treasure reads for you, as this series of books encapsulates all these merits.

Behind this collection is a competent team: the author, Aurélien de Pierpont, is a trained speech therapist, Colombe Casey is an illustrator and Geoffrey Grandjean is a composer. They have combined their different talents and creativity to add something extra to the collection, the key words being: love, transmission of values, humor and educational value.

Together they have created a collection of books that are both beautiful and entertaining, but more than that. Designed to help even the youngest children recognize the world around them in an intelligent way, the stories are accompanied by a practical afterword written by a children's professional, which provides parents with the key to delving deeper into the subject.

Although these books deal with serious and important themes such as unity, positive thinking, self-confidence and diversity, they are all designed to motivate children in appropriate ways." - ELLE Magazine

★The watercolor illustrations are bright, soft and poetic, beautiful, cheerful and sensitive, and stimulate children's imaginations.
★The stories are delightful, imbued with love and educational value. They comprehend children "from the heart", imparting knowledge and helping them to understand the world around them in a wise manner. Simultaneously, they foster beautiful values such as kindness, open-mindedness and solidarity, which help children's growth and a deeper understanding of the world better.
★Beyond the stories, they also encompass nursery thymes with children’s songs, audio storytelling, and interactive sections, igniting children's curiosity and expressions while enhancing parent-child communication. Additionally, the book is also accompanied by a practical afterword written by professionals, serving as a key for parents to delve deeper into the relevant topics. These modules, setting this series apart from other picture books, are precisely the winning charm that endears it to mothers abroad.
★Fairy-tale-like psychological guidance, in an appropriate way, sparks children's enthusiasm, making them recognize the existence of differences and fostering empathy towards others. It resonates deeply, alleviating feelings of loneliness and helping them understand themselves better.

The series currently consists of six books:
Role Swap Day (Family Life and Parent-Child Relationships)
Jules the Gardener: The Propelling Force of Clochette (Barriers to Growth and Confidence)
Faster, Elliot the Bunny (Full Awareness)
Koala Sasha's Journey Ahead (Tolerance and Solidarity)
Multi-Faceted Bubbles (Hypersensitivity and Emotions)
Beyond the Appearance (One-of-a-Kind Self)

The story follows the adventures of Jules, the gardener, and his special and unique little Hyacinth Clochette. The little Hyacinth has everything it needs to grow, yet it blooms not. ... Jules sometimes whisper to himself, "Flowers will grow, but not always as swiftly as you wish." With patience of his own and the help of a few companions, Jules kindly guided little Hyacinth Clochette along the path of communication and self-confidence. Each little step and giant leap taken are victories that Clochette, Jules and all his companions can be proud of.

There is also an interactive side to the book, with text in little bubbles throughout the story guiding children to engage in the story and actively think and express themselves.

The heartwarming story of little Hyacinth Clochette also illustrates the profound impact that language and communication barriers can have on a child's social and psycho-emotional development: Struggling to be understand, at times, understand others, children are at risk of becoming isolated, ostracized by others, excessively shy and lacking in self-confidence. For children without communication barriers, Jules the Gardener serves as a wonderful way to recognize differences, empathize with the struggles their peers might face, and learn how to navigate such challenges more effectively. For children who have to face these difficulties, the adventurous of Clochette and her friends will resonate them, making them feel less alone and better understand themselves as well as little Hyacinth.

Main Ideas:

This book helps us to understand "from the heart" the difficulties that some children experience in language development. For these children, like little Hyacinth, their initial words may be delayed, and they require an extended period to grasp new terms. Compared to their peers, they might be harder to comprehend. They use isolated or juxtaposed words to express themselves when their peers are already using phrases, and sometimes they have difficulty understanding what is said to them.

The story of Jules, the gardener, and his little Hyacinth Clochette, employs the analogy of a plant that may not thrive as we wish, guiding parents and educators to identify steps that can be taken when the plant, symbolizing the child, shows signs of stunted growth.

What can parents and teachers do while worrying? From a very young age, it's a good idea to consult a specialist (pediatrician, neurologist, and early childhood speech and language therapist) to get a sense of what's going on, even if the child's development isn't easy to predict. The book clearly outlines various tools designed to assist individuals close to a child in offering appropriate stimulation: showing kind attention to the child, adapting the child's language, and gently yet persistently encouraging and stimulating the child, respecting the child's rhythms and differences, emphasizing the child's small steps forward, and valuing all the child's progress. Experience has shown that implementing these recommendations can significantly benefit a child's linguistic growth. Sometimes, just a little help is enough for a child's language skills to flourish. Nevertheless, there may be instances where the expertise of one or several specialists is warranted, and beyond the nurturing provided by parents and educators, additional attention might be necessary.