Bayard Canada Livres
To foster imagination and reflection
Bayard Canada Livres publishes French-language books for both the youth and general market. For children, there are five publication trademarks: Raton Laveur, Cheval Masqué, Petit Monde Vivant, and Les Débrouillards.
In its youth publishing endeavors, Bayard Canada Livres offers young readers age-appropriate, playful, and quality books — fostering children's love of reading and increasing their capacity for imagination.
With its general literature division, Bayard Canada Livres creates works strong in human values, which allow the reader to think, reflect, and live.
The Raton Laveur collection has more than 100 books that appeal to children, parents and teachers. Perfect for children ages three to nine, the amazing text and illustrations transport the reader's imagination. Each book is a true treasure!
A series of non-fiction books centered on the lives of animals and the natural sciences designed for children ages 6 to 10. Great for research, the collection is particularly attractive to libraries and primary grades. Diagrams and breathtaking photos help the make the natural world come alive.
Les Débrouillards is first a fun-filled science magazine well known in Quebec. In 1981, its creator, professor Scientifix published his first book, Le Petit Débrouillards. Today's books continue in the spirit of science, but also feature comics starring well-loved characters from the magazine.
Each title in this series explores all facets of a sport and the athletic spirit. These books are not only an excellent resource for kids, but also for schools and libraries.
La serie Pomme d'Api
Funny and educational, these interactive books full of large, detailed illustrations with accompanying text follow the lives of three small heroes as they explore their environment, the seasons, and the four corners of Quebec.
This series of books provides the ability to track the progress of a child's reading level. For children six to eight years old, the books are available in three grades (Au Pas, Au Trot and Au Galop). Fun stories with great illustrations encourage and help kids to read.
In addition to publishing books for young people, Bayard Canada Livres also creates adult works strong in human values, which allow the reader to think, reflect, and live.