Just to See - by Morgane de Cadier (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations." --New York Times

Fans of Peter Brown and Jon Klassen will cherish this inspiring story about exploration, curiosity and an unexpected discovery.

There are wonders all around us ... Why not go see what you can find?

Every day, perched high up in her tree house, a girl surveys the distant forest through her binoculars. She knows every plant and animal.

But look! A strange new tree appears, towering above all the others. Where did it come from? Is it really a tree?

Intrigued, the girl sets off to take a closer look. Just to see...

Whimsical illustrations bring humor to an inspirational story about staying curious, finding wonder in nature, and seeing the familiar in new and unexpected ways.

Blue Dot Kids Press books are printed with vegetable inks on responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. From the sale of every book, we donate to environmental causes through our membership with 1% for the Planet. Through our annual Earth Day Initiative with our partner One Tree Planted, readers have the opportunity to plant trees--over 1,000 trees planted to date!

Review Quotes

"Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations." --New York Times

★ "A story celebrating the spirit of discovery--sure to inspire young nature explorers everywhere." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

"A simple, fanciful story about the rewards of courageously exploring the unknown." --Kirkus Reviews

"Enchanting... will thrill young readers." --The Horn Book

"★★★★★ A feast for the imagination.... Share it one-on-one or in an Imagination-themed storytime." --Youth Services Book Review

"A peculiar delight... a myriad of darling details to keep young readers engrossed and examining each page... a thrilling call to seek out the unknown and discover the small wonders that await in every setting." --Booklist

"This quirky story will tickle young readers with the unexpected goings-on in the deer's antlers, all accepted... with equanimity by the little girl.... [The book] will bring a chuckle. Recommended." --School Library Connection

About the Author

Before she could write, Morgane de Cadier dictated stories to her mother about overly curious parrots and elephants setting off on a world tour. After training in drawing at Emile Cohl, an animation school in Lyon, France, Morgane chose to turn to her very first passion: telling stories. Morgane lives in Lyon.

Florian Pigé developed his passion for children's literature at Emile Cohl, the same school where Morgane de Cadier studied. Florian has received several awards, including the Landerneau Prize, a French literary prize, in 2020. Florian lives in Lyon, France.