La famille Souris et le potiron

Fourteen Forest Mice #10

by Kazuo Iwamura

La famille Souris plante une graine de potiron. Sous la terre, la petite graine se repose et prend des forces. Un matin, elle germe. Il faut protéger les feuilles des coccinelles affamées…

Genres: Childrens, France, Japanese Literature

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Iwamura was born in Tokyo and studied industrial arts at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. He is the illustrator of many best-selling picture books in Japan.

Reviews

[Agus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows the family of fourteen as they plant and grow a pumpkin together. The illustrations beautifully show each stage of the pumpkin’s growth, highlighting teamwork and patience. It’s a warm and gentle story that teaches children about nature, responsibility, and family cooperation. 🌱🎃

[Seb_Seb_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really wish the potimarron was orange like a red kuri...

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

gorgeously illustrated!