What an adventure!

To be born or not to be born? That is not the question. Life is an adventure! You have to dare to begin, to step out, to try, and often to start over. A tender and joyful picture book celebrating the courage to grow, day by day.

From the very first pages, the tone is set: here, we’re talking about the great adventure… of being born. Then of opening your eyes. Of breathing. Of understanding. Of falling. Of getting back up. From a child’s perspective, the text accompanies those first discoveries—the cold, the light, hunger, hugs, restless nights, the necessary “no’s,” and those first, slightly wobbly steps. Each stage is punctuated like a refrain: What an adventure!

A picture book with irresistibly gentle illustrations that puts simple, spot-on words to what little ones—and their parents—experience.

A deeply unifying text

The narrative adopts the parental perspective, using an intimate yet universal “you.” It strikes a chord with new parents, while remaining perfectly accessible to children as young as 4. It’s a picture book that speaks as much to the listener as to the reader.

A perfect refrain for reading aloud

The repetition, “What an adventure!” structures the book and creates a warm, familiar rhythm. Ideal for shared family reading. The text is short, vivid, and lively: tailored for oral storytelling.

An ode to the right to try

Growing up isn’t a straight line. We fall, we start over, we explore, we push the boundaries a little. The book celebrates experimentation and offers reassurance. A precious message

An Ode to the Right to Try

Growing up isn’t a straight path. We fall, we get back up, we explore, and we push the boundaries a little. This picture book celebrates experimentation and offers reassurance. It’s a valuable message to guide children as they take their first steps toward independence.