Martine et le cadeau d'anniversaire

Synopsis of Martine et le cadeau d'anniversaire

«Martine et le cadeau d'anniversaire» is the children's picture book by Gilbert Delahaye and Marcel Marlier, published by Casterman in hardback (21 pages, in French).

Martine accompanies her mother to an antiques shop and falls in love with porcelain dolls dressed in silk. The most beautiful one, seated on a straw chair, becomes her birthday wish; however, all have been sold to a collector, and Martine must face her disappointment.

Number 38 in the «Martine» series and part of the Farandole collection; original publication 1988.

Aimed at children aged 3 to 6, especially those starting to read illustrated picture books.