Ernest et Célestine

A timeless classic of children’s literature, the Ernest et Célestine series—created in 1980 by comic artist and painter Monique Martin (1928–2000) under the pen name Gabrielle Vincent—comprises 26 books, has been translated into some twenty languages, and has sold over a million copies. Ernest et Célestine is the touching story of a big-hearted bear and a mischievous little mouse. Gabrielle Vincent illustrates their daily lives with infinite tenderness and stands out for the delicacy of her drawings, which are full of finesse and lightness, managing to convey emotions with just a few strokes. A masterpiece. In addition to its publishing success, the Ernest and Celestine universe continues to generate excitement through adaptations for the small and big screen: a first feature film in 2012 (1 million admissions, César Award for Best Animated Film, 3 Magritte Awards), a television series that has already spanned two seasons, and a second feature film in 2022, Ernest & Célestine: The Journey to Charabia.