La salade de César

March 24, 2014

One crouton at a time, César and his older brother Jules eat all the yummy salad that was meant for diner. Now, they must quickly make another. But what are the ingredients in a CESAR salad? Easy – you just mix together all the things that César likes!

A silly story with all the right ingredients to make you laugh!

LA SALADE DE CÉSAR
Éditions de la Smala, 2014
Story by Mireille Messier
Illustrations by Julie Cossette
24 pages
4 – 8 years old
ISBN : 978-2-924019-11-5
Soft cover
$11.95

• Click here for information about school presentations for this book!
• Click here to watch the book trailer!

And the Gold Medal Goes to… Charlotte!

January 22, 2014

With the Sochi winter Olympics only days away, what would be more fun than to read a picture book about a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skating champion? Nothing! But does such a wonderful book exist, you ask? Why, yes! It does! Enter my brand new picture book, Une Charlotte olympique!
This fourth Charlotte book is all about sports, perseverance and imagination. It wins a gold medal for fun, beautiful illustrations (thank you Benoît!)…and timing 😉
Une Charlotte olympique is in stores TODAY!

Une Charlotte olympique

January 18, 2014

NEW!

It’s decided! Charlotte will be an Olympic figure skating star! Now, if she could only learn how to stand on two blades…

A fourth Charlotte adventure about determination, perseverance and imagination!

Written by Mireille Messier
Illustrated by Benoît Laverdière
Éditions de la Bagnole, 2014
24 pages in colour
4 & up
$14.95 (hardcover)
ISBN: 978-2-89714-107-3

• Click here for information about school presentations for this book!

Quand les zéros deviennent héros

September 18, 2013

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Words are a magical thing! By changing only one letter at a time, they can be transformed into something completely different… and often quite silly!

A French word game picture book that juggles letters, words and fun!

QUAND LES ZÉROS DEVIENNENT HÉROS
Éditions Scholastic, 2013
Text Mireille Messier
Illustrations Loufane
32 pages in colour
6 & up
ISBN : 978-1-4431-2990-9
Soft cover
$11.99

• Invite the author to your school to present this book by clicking here!

C’est chouette, a book-trailer!

May 1, 2013

It’s finally here! Come and check out the trailer for my new picture book, «C’est chouette, une maman!». Directed by Ian Partridge (thanks a bunch!)

C’est chouette, une maman!

April 5, 2013

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• Click here to watch the book trailer!
• Click here for information about school presentations for this book!

A love story for mommies!

Moms are never just moms. They’re also blankets, step ladders, handkerchiefs… « C’est chouette, une maman! » (Mommies are awesome!) is a tendre and humourous hommage to motherhood, as seen through the eyes of a child.

Written by Mireille Messier
Illustrated by Geneviève Després
Éditions de la Bagnole, 2013
24 pages in colour
3 & up
$14.95 (padded hardcover)
ISBN: 978-2-923342-84-9

Starting (Voice-over) Fresh for 2013!

January 24, 2013

Having fun in my new home studio!

Today, it came! My brand spanking new voice-over kit. I’ve upgraded my home studio with a new SL 300 condenser USB microphone (sounds great!), a wind-screen (no more popping “P”s) and new portable vocal booth (it’s so shiny!) The second I laid eyes on this baby, I knew it was the one for me!

Set up was a breeze and I just can’t wait to fire it up. Bring on the VO gigs! I’m ready to take your breath away!

Saguenay Bound!

September 21, 2012

As of Monday, I will be in the Saguenay region meeting with young readers. Fatima and Charlotte are coming along for the trip. Some kids, I will see at their schools, others I will meet at the annual Saguenay book fair (Salon du livre du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean). either way, I’m really look forward to it! If, per chance, you are in the area, please don’t hesitate to swing by and say “bonjour”!

A Book Trailer for Charlotte partout!

September 11, 2012

Before, it was bookmarks and posters. Some even had stickers or pens. Those days are over! Now, every self-respecting new book (like every self-respecting new movie) has a book trailer – a fun, short ad to entice readers!

Having come from a radio and television broadcasting background (and having a video editor husband!) I’m very happy to give in to this new trend. And so, here is my trailer for my new picture book, Charlotte partout!

Psst… If you think you’ve recognized the narrator’s voice, you’re probably right. It’s me! (-;

Charlotte partout!

September 6, 2012

• Watch the book trailer by clicking here!
• Click here for information about school presentations for this book!
• Download a fun activitites sheet (in French) by clicking here! (once there, click on “fiche pédagogique”)

When Charlotte learns that there are cities around the world that are also called “Charlotte” her imagination takes off. With Tatie Katie, her globe-trotting aunt, Charlotte sets off to find a place to call her own.

A third Charlotte adventure that’s sure to give readers the travel bug!

Written by Mireille Messier
Illustrated by Benoît Laverdière
Éditions de la Bagnole, 2012
24 pages in colour
4 & up
$14.95 (hardcover)
ISBN: 978-2-923342-74-0

2014 Forest of Reading Award Nominee (Prix Peuplier – French Picture Book category)!