"Le Canot Rouge" by Mireille Messier follows the journey of a young girl and her beloved red canoe, which symbolizes freedom and adventure. Set against a backdrop of nature and the joys of childhood, the story explores themes of friendship, exploration, and personal growth. As she navigates both the waters and her emotions, the protagonist discovers the importance of connection with the environment and the people around her. Through playful escapades and heartfelt moments, the narrative captures the essence of childhood wonder and the bonds that shape our experiences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

This book was published in 2021 by Orca Book Publishers .

Mireille Messier hails from Ottawa but calls Toronto home. Her picture book The Branch was shortlisted for the Ontario Library Association's Blue Spruce Award in 2018. In addition to her career in books, Mireille has also worked as a voiceover artist and as a screenwriter for children's television. She enjoys flexing her creative muscles in both English and French. Gabrielle Grimard transformed her love of design into a career in illustration over the course of her studies at Concordia University and the University of Quebec. In 2018, Gabrielle's picture book Stolen Words won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Book Award. Not My Girl was a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Her creativity has been applied to children's publishing, advertising, and educational contexts.