Ariol #2

Against a cheerful yellow background, a charming group of young animal characters — including a wide-eyed donkey front and center, flanked by friends who appear to be a pig, a bird, a horse, and others — gather together in this delightful French all-ages series from Emmanuel Guibert and Marc Boutavant. Subtitled *Un petit âne comme vous et moi* ("A little donkey just like you and me"), this 2008 volume from Bayard Presse captures the warmth and gentle humor that makes Ariol such an appealing comic for readers of every age. Boutavant's rounded, expressive character designs radiate personality, making it easy to see why this little donkey and his crew are so easy to root for.