Petitmardi et les Zumins #2

The second volume of Loïc Jouannigot's charming series finds Petit Mardi and a wonderfully rotund bear dressed in bee stripes gazing upward at a fluttering butterfly, a yellow-and-black striped umbrella raised high as they prepare for La Chasse au Papillon — the butterfly hunt. Behind them stretches a delightful procession of identically dressed little Zumins, each carrying their own small umbrella, winding off into a sunny, flower-dotted meadow. Published by Dargaud in 2011, this is whimsical, warmly illustrated storytelling that radiates the gentle humor and visual playfulness that makes this series such a treat for readers of all ages.