Stoppeltje #2

From the creative duo of Pierre Bailly and Céline Fraipont, this second album of Stoppeltje — subtitled Het misthuis — puts the little round-nosed hero front and center in a wonderfully spooky scene. The cover shows Stoppeltje, cheerful in green, surrounded by a looming black cat, a wild-haired witch-like figure, a pink monster, and a small bat, all set against a deep crimson brick backdrop. Published by Dupuis in 2007 under the Ukje imprint, it's a charming, slightly eerie adventure clearly aimed at the youngest readers who enjoy their thrills with a generous dash of fun.