La vaillant soldat de plomb #[nn]

Part of Bamboo Édition's Pouss' de Bamboo collection, this 2013 French-language album brings Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale to vivid comic life. The cover — by Olivier Supiot — plunges us straight into the action: a plucky tin soldier in his red uniform stands his ground atop a fragile paper boat riding wild, churning waves, while a wide-eyed, wild-haired rat looms menacingly overhead against a deep blue backdrop. It's a wonderfully dynamic image that promises adventure, charm, and just the right touch of peril for younger readers.