★ Using life stories as a poetic window to open children’s eyes to ecological awareness. From the whispered annual rings of a century-old oak tree and the eons-long rhythmic pulse of the ocean to the solitary parenting of a mother bear on a snow-capped peak, this picture-book series weaves a richly layered “narrative poem of Earth’s life” through three distinctly different natural perspectives. Each book transforms grand issues such as climate change and ecological balance into tangible, relatable life experiences through fictional first-person monologues, enabling children to grasp the fragility and resilience of the natural world within a poetic visual tapestry.
★ Each book is presented in a deluxe large-format hardcover edition complete with a poster, making it a collector’s item. The intricate details of plants and animals hidden within the illustrations echo the scientific clues embedded in the text, inviting parents and children to explore together and delve deeper into the themes. When children close the book, what stays with them is not just the story itself, but a profound sense of reverence for the interconnectedness of all living things.

The series currently comprises three titles: “I Am a Bear,” “I Am a Tree,” and “I Am the Ocean.”

A picture book brimming with hope and poetry—a beautiful meditation on life and death—tells the story of a magnificent oak tree’s journey through time.
A century-old oak tree quietly recounts the remarkable twists and turns of its life—the fortunate coincidences that have allowed it to endure across the centuries. Now, this towering tree senses that its time is drawing to a close: the weight of passing years and the relentless erosion caused by global warming are slowly withering it away. Yet the oak accepts its impending death with calm and serenity, for its passing will mark the beginning of a new chapter, giving rise to countless lives in vibrant renewal.

Jean-Luc Veziné
Jean-Luc Veziné is a French storyteller and writer.
He has long been deeply fascinated by myths and ancient legends, and has always wanted to share this passion with other enthusiasts. He works closely with his wife, Nané Veziné, who initially worked as a speech therapist, helping children and adolescents reconnect with reading and writing. In the course of this work, she discovered the magic of storytelling and writing workshops. The combination of their talents has enabled them to successfully pass on their love of books to children.

Nané Veziné
Nané Veziné is a French storyteller and writer.
She began her career as a speech therapist, dedicating herself to helping children and adolescents rediscover their interest in reading and writing. During this time, she came to recognize the transformative power of storytelling and writing workshops. Her husband, Jean-Luc Veziné, has long been captivated by myths and ancient legends and has always sought to share this passion with like-minded individuals. The synergy of their talents allows them to transmit their love of reading and writing to children.

Sandra Lizio
Born in 1968, Sandra Lizio studied jewelry design and craftsmanship at the School of Applied Arts in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Subsequently, she engaged in educational work with children and young people, focusing on painting and creativity. In the early 2000s, she moved to central Italy, where she devoted herself to painting while managing an olive grove. After returning to Switzerland, she worked as a bookseller and developed a strong passion for young adult literature. In 2012, she earned a master’s degree in editorial illustration from the “Ars in Fabula” program at the Academy of Fine Arts in Macerata, Italy. Since then, she has worked as an illustrator. She currently lives in the Jura region of Switzerland with her partner and daughter.