First day

A poetic celebration of a being’s first discoveries as he awakens to the world, beautifully realized in gouache by Morgane de Cadier.

Through the eyes of a character on the verge of existence, every element of nature – trees, sky, birds – becomes a wonder to be explored, and every sensation, from the freshness of grass to the exhilaration of running, is filled with the intensity of beginnings. This text, imbued with poetry and sensitivity, invites us to reconnect with the innocence and curiosity of our first steps.

This enchanting tale plunges the reader into a sensory and emotional adventure, ideal for children and adults alike, looking for a gentle way to reflect on the passage of time. First Day awakens in everyone a taste for discovery, and reminds us of the beauty of every first time. A work to give and share, to reconnect with the essential: wonder.

Morgane de Cadier’s first collaboration with Grasset-Jeunesse, vibrant and joyful, poetic and luminous!

Publication: March 2025

Morgane de Cadier

After training in academic drawing at the Ecole Emile Cohl (Lyon), Morgane de Cadier turned to her first passion: storytelling. Working mainly in gouache, she draws much of her inspiration from her plein air notebooks, the style of which can be seen in her paintings. As author, she has published several books with HongFei Cultures (several picture books in collaboration with Florian Pigé), one of chich (Shhh! / Chut!) has received the prestigious Les Incos Award.