Description
Grasset, Paris. Published date: 2000. Softcover. 32 pp; 20 cm. Nouvelle edition. Fully illustrated in color by Pierre Cornuel.
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Condition & notes
In very good condition. Light edge wear and mild surface rubbing to covers. Binding tight. Original French booksellers foil stamp on inside of front cover. Light creasing to rear free endpaper. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. French childrens picture book written by Lydia Devos and illustrated by Pierre Cornuel. The story follows Desire Raton, a young rat struggling with sadness after the separation of his parents. With guidance from a wise owl, he gains perspective and gradually overcomes his distress. A gentle fictional treatment of divorce and emotional resilience for early readers, issued in the Lampe de poche-albums series. From back cover: Changer de maison toutes les semaines, ce nest pas une vie. Desire le petit rat est triste. Heureusement un hibou tres vieux et plein d esprit decide de se pencher sur son probleme.