Les dragouilles #18

Issue 18 of the beloved Quebec all-ages series Les Dragouilles brings its little round critters to a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration, with the cover showcasing one Dragouille decked out in skull face paint and a mariachi sombrero while fellow Dragouilles shake maracas and sing amid marigolds and candles. Created by Maxim Cyr and Karine Gottot, this 2017 entry — subtitled Les Bleues de Mexico — radiates the warmth and humor that has made the series a favourite with young readers. A cheerful, festive cover that makes it impossible not to smile before you've even cracked it open.