Lila #8

From Séverine de la Croix and Emily Dal Zovo, this eighth volume of Lila opens with a wonderfully chaotic scene of calm — young Lila sits cross-legged in full Balinese costume, hands pressed together in serene meditation, while her dog lounges lazily across her lap and a small yellow creature peeks out nearby. Scattered around her bedroom are playing cards, a stuffed animal, and an open suitcase, hinting at adventures both imaginary and real. It's a charming, warmly illustrated snapshot of a girl trying to find her center amid the delightful disorder of childhood.