Anuki #1

From Sénégas and Maupomé, this charming French-language album introduces young Anuki — a small, feather-hatted child gazing up at a tall, colorfully painted totem pole surrounded by a crowd of reaching, silhouetted figures in warm earth tones. The subtitle *La Guerre des poules* ("The Hen War") hints at an adventure with a wonderfully absurd sense of humor, and the cover's playful folk-art aesthetic makes it immediately welcoming for readers of all ages. Published by les Éditions de la Gouttière in 2011, this is a delightful starting point for what promises to be a warm and imaginative series.