La fabuleuse mélodie
de Frédéric Petitpin

Story Don Gillmor Songs Michelle Campagne and Davy Gallant Illustrations Marie-Louise Gay Singers Jean-Raymond Châles, Julie-Anne Cloutier, Sylvain Cossette, Richard Desjardins, Davy Gallant, Kaïn, Luck Mervil Gilles Vigneault

Oh, that darn Frederic Petitpin ! He’ll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents who named him after the great Chopin. One day however, the little fellow falls under the spell of an amazing conductor and owns up to his name by spinning some magic and writing a fabulous song!  
Age: 2-7 / Pub date: 2007

Author

Don Gillmor has written several children’s books, published in many countries. The original version of The Fabulous Song won the Mr. Christie Book Award and was nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award.

Songwriters

Michelle Campagne is a founding member of the folk-roots group Hart-Rouge which has released over ten albums. The single Inconditionnel earned them a SOCAN award, for one of the most played songs on French commercial radio in 1990. Over the last 20 years, the band has performed throughout the world including appearances at the legendary Newport Folk Festival and the Francofolies festival in Larochelle, France.

Multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Davy Gallant has worked with Roch Voisine, Garou, Chloé Ste-Marie, Connie Kaldor, Lennie Gallant and Kaïn, amongst others.

Illustrator

Marie-Louise Gay has received the Vicky Metcalf Award, the Governor General’s Literature Award twice, the Ruth Schwartz Award, the Mr. Christie’s Book Award, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award as well as the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Quotes from the press

“The illustrations are gentle and fresh, adding considerably to the story. Bravo!”
ÉDUCATION MUSICALE

“Don Gillmor’s sensitive storytelling along with Davy Gallant and Michelle Campagne’s songwriting create a package that is everything but childish.”
KARIBOO

“I fell under Frederic Petitpin’s spell.”
LURELU

“Beautifully illustrated, these productions are remarkable for their poetry and flawless interpretation!”
MAXI