★ 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, allowing 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 in 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 magnificent poetic picture book centered on a mother bear and her two cubs.
From the snow-capped mountain peak, a mother bear tells us her story. As she enters her fifth year of life, she is about to welcome new life for the first time. With the arrival of winter, she will return to her den to give birth and raise her cubs, bearing the full responsibility of nurturing them all on her own…

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 rebuild their connection to reading and writing. It was during this work that 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 others who share his interests. 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. She then went on to work in education for young people and children, focusing on painting and creative activities. In the early 2000s, she moved to central Italy, where she concentrated on painting while also managing an olive grove. After returning to Switzerland, she worked as a bookseller and developed a deep 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.