Le Talisman du loup

by Myriam Dahman, Nicolas Digard, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)

Loin, très loin dans le Nord, s'étendait une forêt sombre et oubliée. Dans cette forêt vivait un Loup que tous craignaient. Sa fourrure était noire comme l'écorce après la pluie, ses yeux dorés comme la lune. Ce Loup avait un secret. Au milieu de la forêt, vivait une jeune femme dont la voix l'avait envoûté. Et chaque jour, en cachette, il la suivait. Mais un matin, la jeune femme n'était plus là. Alors, commença pour le loup une longue quête, qui le mènera jusqu'à un talisman...

Genres: Picture Books, Fantasy, Childrens, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Animals, Wolves

56 pages, Hardcover

First published September 29, 2020

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful story with amazing illustrations. The illustrations are stunning and so interesting, beautiful borders with flowers, fungi, leaves and animals. As you can see from the cover, Sarda uses an autumnal colour palette which suits the forest setting and the folk tale feel. The wolf images are wonderful, there's so much to look at. The tale was nicely told with a comforting storyline of finding and valuing a good friend.

[Marijana☕✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"In the depths of her amber eyes, the Wolf sensed a tenderness that touched his heart."

Prelepa priča upotpunjena prelepim ilustracijama. 🧡

*dopuna na blogu: https://viewfrommyshelf.wordpress.com...

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhh this is such a perfect (platonic) love story in miniature - a really lovely fairy tale with a genuinely surprising (and Just Right) ending and stunningly gorgeous illustrations by Júlia Sardà. I was given this as a Christmas gift for myself and absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to adults, but I also read it out loud to my 7-year-old, and he loved it, too.

We'll definitely BOTH be re-reading it many times in the future!

[Ugnė Lukošienė · Rating 4 out of 5]

Labai meniška, metaforiška pasaka. Gan niūri, bet su gilia prasme... apie vienatvę, ilgesį, norą būti mylimam. Manau tiktų vyresniems vaikams šis kūrinys.

[Aude · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ce livre dans lequel s’entremêle amitié et magie m’a ensorcelé. Le récit est raconté de façon poétique, avec tendresse et douceur. On y suit l’histoire d’un terrifiant loup qui est envoûté par la voix d’une jeune femme. Le jour où celle-ci cesse de chanter, il part à la recherche d’un talisman qui pourra l’aider à se rapprocher d’elle. Une quête qui ne sera pas sans conséquence pour le loup, mais qui démontra la force d’une magnifique amitié.
Les illustrations aux tons riches et automnaux sont un pur délice pour les yeux. J’ai été encore une fois captivé par l’immense talent de Julia Sardà
Je pourrais me perdre durant des heures dans les univers qu’elle crée.
C’est un livre qui fait frissonner, rien de moins. Je vous recommande chaudement de l’ajouter à votre bibliothèque. 🐺🍂

[ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was written for me 🥹

[Jassmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be completely honest, I bought this for the illustrations.

And who wouldn't?
I just adore Júlia Sardà's aesthetic and I'll definitely keep buying books she illustrates, because she is absolutely amazing. The story was nice. I can't help but feel that there could have been more, everything went very smoothly and certain pieces felt way too convenient for the story. But this is a fairy-tale for kids, so I get it.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you are visually oriented reader/like Sardà's work or are a simply a lover of wolves.

[Javier Gil Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

La noche del lobo

La ilustración es tan alucinante que valdría para un videojuego.

Le doy 5 lobos feroces: 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[Skaistė · Rating 4 out of 5]

iliustracijos 🧡

[Shane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful fairytale, that I think is modern - but has an ancient/classic feel to it. A wolf is Prince of the Forest and all the forest creatures are afraid of him (with good reason). Yet, it is revealed he has a secret and he is haunted by the beauty of a young woman and her song. The tale then explores what the wolf decides to do about this. This book is exquisitely presented, with illustrations that draw you in, looking at every detail.

[Chalemaow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quelle beauté !
Un conte tendre, aux illustrations sublimes.

Dans la forêt vit un loup, et ce loup a un secret. Il écoute une femme chanter chaque jour, et va mettre sa vie en danger pour pouvoir continuer de l’écouter.

La musicalité est partout dans cet album, dont les illustrations ne sont pas sans rappeler les couleurs de l’automne, mystérieuses, inquiétantes, fantastiques, un peu sorcières en somme.

Un plaisir à lire et à relire.

[sallanvaara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not me padding my February reading stats with picture books because all I read otherwise is Les Mis and that's taking forevoooorrrr.

But seriously this is one of the most beautiful picture books I've ever seen. The art is IMPECCABLE, and I really love the story too. 10 out of 10.

[Mahsa Shahshahani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading it felt like being wrapped in the warm, comforting embrace of a giant, furry dog that adores you.

[Eglė Urbonė · Rating 5 out of 5]

Labai graži knyga. Labai gražios iliustracijos. Gili mintis, paliečianti širdelės kerteles. 🥹

[Sai · Rating 5 out of 5]

no this ones my favourite

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I nice enough story for young children. Not one that’s likely to become a favourite. The book itself is beautiful and the illustrations are fascinating, if a bit dark. Based on my experience of sharing this book with a 5year old.

[Deimantė Levickytė · Rating 5 out of 5]

"- Sek paskui muziką, - patarė burtininkas. - Ji padės tau rasti tai, ko trokšta širdis. Bet nepamiršk - kiekvienas sprendimas turi padarinių. "

Labai patiko :)

[Iminie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnifique ! C'est un gros coup de coeur.
Nous suivons un loup qui a un secret. Et une fille, parfois heureuse et parfois triste.
C'est un livre poétique, tendre et magnifiquement illustré

[BillyDingle · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars!

This was actually a really really enjoyable and incredibly charming fairytale-like book. I think the art style was great, and surprisingly, I found that this book has really strong slavic vibe in a way that feels like it's not only conveying something traditional, but also something very familiar to the artist. That despite never having been in a traditional slavic home or country, I felt comfortable in the illustrations, and felt like I connected to the decor, and carpets, and warm cups of tea. I definitely would like to check out more by this illustrator and other books like this one, and I definktely recommend checking out this book to anyone who's looking for a short, charming, slavic, slightly eerie fairytale, with a great art style and interesting story.

[Raquel Pilar · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Wolf is feared by all animals in the forest, he is a hunter and a threat to them.
But when he meets the beautiful voice of a young lady, the Wolf feels completely involved with it and always goes to her to listen. And that is something that is life changing both for him and the lady.
This picture book is deeper and darker and I would recommend it for older children!
A magical friendship story with dazzling illustrations by Julia Sarda (yes, I bought it because of her beautiful dark style).

[Salomé · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok alors dans ma quête de l’odyssée littéraire automnale j’ai trouvé un trésor ! Déjà c’est BEAU, que dis-je… c’est magnifique, c’est la quintessence de l’autumncore, — de la folk-cottagecore-dark forest bref tous les mots anglais là — avec ces teintes orangées/brunes/noires, les dorures sur la couverture, les ILLUSTRATIONS !!!!!!!! Il faut dire que j’ai un peu craqué pour ça… même si c’est pour les enfants, je ne suis pas du tout déçue parce que l’histoire est très belle ! C’est une réécriture de conte poétique, bref tout pour me plaire. Aaaaaaah j’adore l’automne :,)

[Tiasany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful fairy tale with a classic feel and gorgeous art!

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book’s illustrations fulfilled all my Eastern European fantasies.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le dessin ! J’ai scruté toutes les pages longuement. L’histoire est belle et j’ai envie de le redécouvrir encore et encore

[Merry SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A secret is lighter when you carry it together." 🥲

[Eva Cabrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnífico <3

[Cécile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Une belle histoire poétique et de magnifiques illustrations 🩷

[Nataša Xerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful and enchanting book with illustrations that capture the heart. I was left smiling all through out the story, especially when I reached the end. Beautiful, heart-warming and the way stories should be told to children.

[Jennifer Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every year around this time I treat myself to a gorgeous picture book, even though my kids are too old for them. I purchased this one on the recommendation of a friend and I am SO glad I did. This book is utterly gorgeous: a delightfully surprising take on an old tale, illustrated with charming artwork that feels like a quiet hug. An absolute gem that readers of ALL ages can appreciate - it feels like a timeless classic. Highly recommended.

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the illustrations - so bold