Petites hontes enfantines #[nn]

A small child in swim trunks and an oversized, flower-patterned swim cap stands hesitantly at the edge of a swimming pool — Laureline Mattiussi's cover instantly captures that universal knot-in-the-stomach feeling of childhood vulnerability. The muted, Hopper-esque palette of deep teals and warm yellows makes the solitary little figure feel both exposed and endearing. Published by La Boîte à Bulles in 2006, this collection promises a tender, knowing look at the small embarrassments that shape us when we're young.