Olbi

A picture book full of twists and turns unfolds at a frenetic pace, led by the lovable Olbi!

Starting in a vast forest, within a small corner, exists Olbi’s entire little world. Everything was peaceful until chaos ensued for three reasons:

1 – Mr. Rico’s daughter’s birthday

2 – Mr. Rico’s forest stroll plan

and 3 Olbi’s sudden urge to sing

On that day, Olbi became Mr. Rico’s adorable pet.

Spanning 64 pages, including endpapers, Olbi embarks on wild adventures, exploring the world, making choices, and yearning for freedom. Through existential inquiries where absurdity adorns the everyday, this whimsical and thrilling album captivates with no dull moments or wasted space!

ESTELLE BILLON-SPAGNOL (author & illustrator) grew up surrounded by vineyards, books and pencils. After studying criminal law, she started working. At the age of 30, she decided it was time for a change… Today, she is an author and illustrator based in Paris, and publishes notably with Talents Hauts and Sarbacane. She has published several picture books with Grasset-jeunesse, including Le grand catalog imaginaire de vrais enfants extraordinaires (The great imaginary catalog of real extraordinary children), Piouh, petit habitant du grand bois (Piouh, a tiny inhabitant in the great woods) and Crocky, féroce visiteur du grand bois (Crocky, a fierce visitor to the great woods).