Pavel et Mousse, by Aurore Petit

When a rabbit finds a baby panda in the forest and adopts him, which one will grow up faster?

Pavel is a very ordinary rabbit. He likes to get up early, go for walks in the forest and pick red berries. But when he finds a baby among the ferns, his routine is turned upside down. He decides to take care of this tiny creature and names him Moss. With many cuddles, Moss grows rapidly… perhaps too quickly for a rabbit. Could it be that Moss resembles a panda more than a rabbit?

In this new book, Aurore Petit tackles two vital and connected ideas: parenthood and identity formation. What makes us our parents’ children, and vice versa? Blood ties? Physical resemblance? Or simply love? With her usual keen observation, the author and illustrator evokes adoption and the questions it raises without dwelling on the subject. All parents face similar doubts and fears and ultimately grow alongside their children…

Hardcover picture book, 14 x 16 cm, 208 pages