Murielle and the Mystery

Dive into this mysterious story that immerses us in the world of a tiny shrew, who learns to embrace the unknown that surrounds her in her daily life.

 

 

While out hunting snails in the undergrowth, Murielle comes face to face with something of a “mystery” — a round, dark, and fleeting  presence that appears before her. Surprised at first, she turns away until she notices that several mysteries begin appearing in unlikely places and following her home. Armed with courage, Murielle’s curiosity consumes her and she decides to face the “mystery".

 

- The great unknown: It isn’t necessary to understand or master everything. This story invites reflection on the beauty of the unknown and the adventure of discovery.

- With open arms: This beautifully penned story offers guidance on how to tame complex emotions, such as fear and acceptance, and shows them the benefits of tolerance and openness to the mysteries of the world around them.

- Enveloping art: The soft and immersive illustrations place readers in a mysterious and soothing forest, where each page reveals a rich visual universe.

 

 

AWARD

 

• 2025 finalist for the Prix littéraire du Gouverneur général (Québec, Canada)

 

 

THE AUTHOR

 

Charlotte Parent is an illustrator and creator of children’s picture  books. She holds a bachelor’s  degree in visual arts from Concordia University, where she specialized in drawing and a master’s degree in art conservation. Her first picture book, The Magic Cap, written by Mireille Messier, was published in 2023. She lives and works in Montreal. 

 

Fresh off her first-ever Governor General’s Literary Award win (Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books) for Le premier arbre de Noël (La Pastèque, 2024), beloved creator Charlotte Parent is taking her first plunge into writing as the illustrator AND author of our newest title, Murielle et le mystère (EN: Murielle and the Mystery).