Aubépine #3

Karensac and Thom Pico's charming Dupuis series sends its freckle-faced heroine dashing across a snowy landscape in Pourquoi tant de laine?, a little fox perched cheerfully atop her head while a flustered black-and-white dog scrambles to keep up — all while arrows and a woolly sheep-projectile streak through the wintry sky above. The playful energy of the cover, set against snow-dusted firs and a cozy village in the distance, perfectly captures the adventurous, lighthearted spirit that makes Aubépine such a delight. If you're looking for an all-ages bande dessinée full of warmth and whimsy, this 2019 volume is a wonderful place to be.