Capucine, the green-thumbed gardener

In the land of Grimonde, where words and laughter have vanished, Capucine the gardener sows whimsical ideas… From wild herbs to rare seeds, will she be able to awaken the sleeping hearts?

As the pages turn, fruits, treats, and precious objects spring up in abundance… without ever waking the inhabitants. Until the unexpected appearance of very special flowers: the “alphabets.” Twenty-six strange shapes that, when put together, give birth to words. And with them, life. This picture book playfully tells how language transforms the world. A luminous tribute to speech, imagination, and the creative power of letters.

A powerful, universal, and poetic story

The narrative touches on what matters most: communication, connection, and the joy of sharing. The text, musical and rhythmic, is brimming with lexical ingenuity, delightful lists, and wordplay that captivates children as young as 4 and appeals to adult readers as well.

A brilliant narrative structure

The successive sowings, the waiting, then the final twist: the structure is perfect for reading aloud. The suspense is gentle yet real. The effect of visual and emotional transformation works every time.

A tender, intelligent, and delightful picture book that reminds us that words are seeds. And that sometimes all it takes is sowing a few to bring a more colorful world to bloom.