
A funny and spicy story Catherine is a slug who dreams of having a shell as beautiful as that of her friend Valérie the snail. Jealous and ready to do anything to be like him, she tries several tricks, but nothing works! Until a frightening and unexpected encounter changes her view of herself... A lighthearted and impertinent story that addresses essential topics Through various comical situations, each more hilarious than the last, this book explores a universal feeling: the desire to be like others. It helps children understand that everyone is unique and has their own beauty and qualities. Parents and children will laugh together at Catherine's wacky attempts, while tenderly addressing themes such as identity, rivalry and self-esteem. An essential author and illustrator Written by Émilie Chazerand, a leading author of children's literature, and expertly illustrated by Marion Cockliko, Catherine is a little gem of humor and mischief. This title inaugurates the small format of the new Môme collection, albums perfectly adapted to children, to make them dream, laugh, discover the world and imagine new ones. This compact format makes it a perfect book for little hands. A reading to share again and again!