Description: Lucy has a special gift--she can make the sun smile. One day, when the Earth gets sick, Lucy can feel its pain and begins to cry. Her tears land on the wings of a dragonfly who travels across the planet, spreading the message of the ailing Earth to anyone who will listen. A certain young boy who meets the dragonfly realizes that something must be done. Along with his village and others around the world, he and his family begin to heal the Earth and Lucy with small and thoughtful gestures.
Brief description: Already as a young girl in Quebec, Lucie was never seen without a book! From a keen reader to a passionate author and editor, the step was an easy one to take. And, hundreds of books later, Lucie still loves making children laugh and dream. She loves to travel to meet her young readers here, there and everywhere. Her peregrinations inspired the creation of Leon the Raccoon, a young explorer! And for the re-telling of the amazing story of Louis Cyr, her inspiration came from her beloved father, the kindest man in the world, who time and time again would tell her all about this living legend!
Review Quotes: Reviews for The Strongest Man in the World: Caroline Hamel's charmingly offbeat characterizations perfectly capture Cyr's mix of Victorian Era immigrant and circus strongman. Foreword Review Translated from the French, this delightful biography shines a spotlight on a fascinating but lesser-known performer. Hamel's illustrations make use of a muted, autumnal palette, giving Louis' life story an inviting vintage look. Booklist A strong, unusual addition to the biography shelf. Kirkus Review The colorful, cartoon-like images are ideal complements for the text describing a man whose feats seemed over the top and almost beyond belief. Goodreads Deftly written by Lucie Papineau and charmingly illustrated by Caroline Hamel (...) this wonderfully entertaining picture book for young readers ages 8 to 10. The Strongest Man in the World: The Legend of Louis Cyr is especially recommended for elementary school and community library picture book collections. Midwest Book Review Hamel draws flat, wide-eyed figures whose noses are attached to their faces in a delightfully offhanded manner. Publishers Weekly