Hugo #3

This charming 2008 Dupuis album from the Hugo series by Wilizecat brings readers "L'arbre à bisous" — a delightfully whimsical tale suggested by a cover showing a curly-haired girl nestled contentedly in the rounded, pastel-pink branches of a fantastical tree, while a cheerful red-haired boy below holds out a small flower toward her. Colorful butterflies flutter overhead and a pair of wide cartoon eyes peek out from the fluffy purple treetop, giving the whole scene a warm, playful magic perfectly suited to young readers. It's an inviting slice of lighthearted childhood wonder that fits right at home in this gentle series.