Le géant de la forêt

Story Hélio Ziskind Songs Hélio Ziskind, Bïa Illustrations Pierre Pratt
Singers Bïa, Monica Freire, Thomas Hellmann, Georges Moustaki, Paulo Ramos

An original musical journey written by Hélio Ziskind and sung by Bïa, Monica Freire and Georges Moustaki, amongst others. 17 songs and exquisite illustrations tell the story of the Jequitiba, a giant 1500-year-old tree in the heart of Brazil, whose life is seriously threatened. With a little help from a singing superstar rooster and his friends – three chickens, a horse and a little boy – we discover that miracles really do happen ! 
Age: 2-7  / Pub date: 2007

Singer-songwriters

Instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer, Hélio Ziskind was one of the originating members of the legendary 70s Brazilian band Rumo. He has also been a regular on the popular children’s show Cocorico that aired on TV Cultura and has won four Sharp awards for his children’s recordings.

Singer-songwriter Bïa spent her teenage years in Brazil, before traveling around the world and finally settling down in Paris. She recorded her first album in 1997 and was awarded the prestigious “Grand Prix de l’Académie Charles-Cros”.  Her album Cœur Vagabond, produced in France and Canada, received the Félix Award (Québécois equivalent to Grammy Awards) in 2006. 

Illustrator

Pierre Pratt is a past winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, the TD Award for Canadian children’s and youth literature, the Mr. Christie Book Award, the UNICEF prize (in Italy) and the Golden Apple Award (in Bratislava, Slovakia).

Quotes from the press

“The illustrations are wonderful and the performances brilliant.”
LA PRESSE

“A pleasant musical journey”
LE DEVOIR

“Pierre Pratt’s warm-colored illustrations delight your eyes”
LE DROIT