Cédille #3

A museum after dark holds all kinds of surprises in Cédille — Mystère au Musée, the third volume in this charming French-language series from Le Lombard. The cover, illustrated by Cécile with a story by Marc Cantin, bathes everything in an atmospheric blue glow: our pink-clad heroine dances delightedly in a spotlight while a small yellow butterfly flutters nearby, a group of wide-eyed children huddles behind a classical statue, and a ghostly, bandage-wrapped mummy figure looms menacingly to the left. It's a wonderfully playful blend of spooky and fun that makes this 2010 adventure a great pick for young readers who love a little mystery with their laughs.