Books by Elise Gravel

Elise Gravel is a celebrated Canadian author‑illustrator known for her witty, characterful picture books and graphic stories that spark curiosity and laughter in equal measure. Her distinctive artwork-bold lines, expressive faces, and pops of colour-makes every page instantly recognisable, while her writing champions empathy, inclusion, and the joyful oddities of everyday life.

From playful introductions to science and nature to humorous explorations of friendship and self‑acceptance, Gravel's books invite young readers to question, giggle, and grow. Perfect for families and classrooms alike, her work encourages children to celebrate differences, ask questions, and find wonder in the world around them.

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  • The Toad: The Disgusting Critters Series

    Tundra Books The Toad: The Disgusting Critters Series

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.89

  • Disgusting Critters A Creepy Crawly Collection

    Tundra Book Group Disgusting Critters A Creepy Crawly Collection

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Great Antonio: TOON Level 2

    Astra Publishing House The Great Antonio: TOON Level 2

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat made the Great Antonio so great? He weighed as much as a horse! He once wrestled a bear. He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens at one sitting. In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life Montreal strongman who had muscles as big as his heart.Trade ReviewElizabeth Bird's A Fuse #8 Production 2016 Fictionalized Non-Fiction for KidsTD Summer Reading Club's Top Recommend Reads for 2017* "A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Gravel gives us a funny, very kid-friendly story about a gentle giant, someone who twirled children around on his braids, turning himself into a human merry-go-round for their amusement." — School Library Journal Good Comics for Kids"What’s to be made of lives that don’t go the way they were supposed to? Gravel shows that they’re worth paying attention to." — Publishers Weekly"Kids will be taken by this larger-than-life figure, who is still beloved in Montreal, the city the Great Antonio called home."— Booklist"Gravel’s cartoonish art is graphically sophisticated." — Montreal Gazette"In this innovative portrait―not quite a biography yet not quite a legend―Gravel affectionately places Antonio in the Paul Bunyan tradition of mighty men." — Horn Book Magazine"A modern tale for a new audience." - Mom Read It

    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • Carl Hanser Verlag Alle Menschen

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £14.40

  • Ravensburger Verlag Angriff der Killerunterhosen Fake News und

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    £13.49

  • Tulipan Verlag Pilzparade

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    2 in stock

    £16.20

  • Tulipan Verlag Käferkolonne

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £16.20

  • Tulipan Verlag Mikrobenmannschaft

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £16.20

  • Jacoby & Stuart Eine Kartoffel fährt Fahrrad

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £9.02

  • Jacoby & Stuart Ich bin ein Monster

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £9.02

  • Jacoby & Stuart Heute bestimme ICH

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  • El piojo. Coleccion Animalejos

    PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO El piojo. Coleccion Animalejos

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDid you know that only humans can get head lice? Or that these insects feed on blood 5 times a day? Perhaps you''ve heard that they prefer clean hair...? It''s a myth! Find out about their habitat (your head!), anatomy (slightly see-throught) and habits and why if you see one, you should run a mile! Sabías que solo los humanos podemos tener piojos? O que estos insectos se alimentan de sangre 5 veces al día? Quizá conozcas el mito de que prefieren el pelo limpio no es verdad! Entérate de cómo son, qué comen, cómo viven y entenderás por qué cuando veas uno tienes que echar a correr!

    1 in stock

    £12.96

  • El murcielago. Coleccion Animalejos

    PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO El murcielago. Coleccion Animalejos

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHead lice, the worm, the bat, the rat... Learn about these, often considered, disgusting creatures in this hiliarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel! En la colección Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los que no se suele hablar. Algunos dicen que son feos y otros que son desagradables. El piojo, el gusano, el murciélago, la rata Todos los detalles que siempre quisiste saber sobre estos animales contados con mucho humor por la autora e ilustradora mundialmente reconocida, Elise Gravel!

    1 in stock

    £12.95

  • El gusano. Colección Animalejos

    PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO El gusano. Colección Animalejos

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWorms have existed since dinosaurs populated the earth. They can't see because they don't have eyes. In some cultures they are considered delicious and are eaten, while in others they are thought of as disgusting. They are very good for nature so the next time you see one remember to be nice! Los gusanos existen desde que los dinosaurios poblaban la tierra. Además, no ven porque no tienen ojos y ¡son muy buenos para la naturaleza! En algunas culturas creen que son deliciosos y se los comen, en otras piensan que son desagradables. En definitiva, cuando veas un gusano recuerda ser amable.Trade ReviewSure to attract readers interested in nonfiction and graphic novel-style books, this title provides a good introduction that will pique kids’ interest and have them searching for more on the often ignored worm.– School Library Journal

    2 in stock

    £17.13

  • La rata. Coleccin Animalejos

    PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO La rata. Coleccin Animalejos

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHead lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered,   disgusting creatures  in this hilarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la colección Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los que no se suele hablar. Algunos dicen que son feos y otros que son desagradables. El piojo, el gusano, el murciélago, la rata… ¡Todos los detalles que siempre quisiste saber sobre estos animales contados con mucho humor por la autora e ilustradora mundialmente reconocida, Elise Gravel!Do you know the difference between a mouse and a rat? Did you know that rats are true athletes that can swim, jump high and run very fast? Do you know what they use their sharp teeth and long tails for? In an

    1 in stock

    £12.97

  • El mosquito. Colección Animalejos

    PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO El mosquito. Colección Animalejos

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHead lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered, disgusting creatures in this hiliarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel! En la colección Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los que no se suele hablar. Algunos dicen que son feos y otros que son desagradables. El piojo, el gusano, el murciélago, la rata… ¡Todos los detalles que siempre quisiste saber sobre estos animales contados con mucho humor por la autora e ilustradora mundialmente reconocida, Elise Gravel!Did you know that in addition to leaving annoying itchy bites, mosquitoes live in almost every country in the world, detect humans through our breath and only the female bites as it needs our blood to lay eggs (they can lay around 400 in one day!)? So if you don´t want to get bitten, cover up! Además de picarnos, los mosquitos hacen muchas más cosas: viven en todos los países del mundo, a los humanos nos detectan gracias a nuestra respiración y solo nos pican las hembras, que necesitan nuestra sangre para poner huevos, ¡pueden poner alrededor de 400 en un día! Por eso hay tantos. Si no quieres disfrutar de su compañía ¡ponte manga larga!

    1 in stock

    £12.97

  • El sapo

    NubeOcho El sapo

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £12.95

  • El rosa el azul y t

    NubeOcho El rosa el azul y t

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisUn valiente álbum ilustrado en el que la internacional Elise Gravel plantea preguntas acerca de la identidad de género adaptadas a los más pequeños. ¿No sería fantástico que todos pudiéramos ser quienes somos sin que se tenga en cuenta nuestro género?¿Los monopatines son solo para chicos? ¿Y los dinosaurios también? ¿Solo las chicas pueden cuidar bebés? ¿Las mujeres solo se pueden casar con hombres?Hay muchas cuestiones sobre la identidad de género que, a menudo, damos por hecho. Pero ¿quién hizo estas normas? ¿De verdad es necesario seguirlas? Este álbum ilustrado trata de enseñar a los más pequeños que otro mundo es posible: uno en el que todos estemos en igualdad de condiciones y seamos amados y respetados, sin importar quiénes seamos, cómo seamos o cóm

    1 in stock

    £15.77

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