Magic Cap

The Magic Cap

By Mirelle Messier
Illustrator Charlotte Parent

Hardcover

Price: $18.99

  • Publication Date: May 30, 2023
  • Imprint: Milky Way Picture Books
  • Trim Size: 9 x 11 12
  • ISBN: 9781990252211
  • Page Count: 48
  • Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
  • Rights: World English

A heartwarming tale about devotion and generosity for all lovers of gnomes and whimsical forest creatures

Many moons ago, in a tiny, thatched cottage at the edge of the woods, lived two children named Isaura and Arlo with their hedgehog, Crispin. When their beloved pet becomes ill, Isaura suggests that they seek the magical healing power of gnomes. Convinced this will heal it, the children set off into the woods with humble offerings, hoping to attract the gnomes. The trick does not seem to work, however, and gnomes are nowhere to be seen despite the children’s good intentions. Isaura and Arlo will have to remain hopeful and wish for a magical solution!

About the author

Mireille Messier is a children’s author with a background in theater and broadcasting. She has published more than 30 picture and chapter books. When she’s not writing, Messier works in children’s television as a scriptwriter for various programs. Born in Montréal, she now lives in Toronto with her family. Charlotte Parent is a freelance illustrator and comic artist based in Montréal. She holds a BFA from Concordia University, where she specialized in drawing. She also has a MA in conservation and works as an archaeological and world cultures conservator.