The Magic Doll

Families of all kinds will appreciate this simple tale of love and longing, motherhood and magic. In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman's belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana, while also depicting the deep love a mother has for her children. Élodie Nouhen's subtle, gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional African art, while remaining uniquely contemporary. Each spread communicates the look and feel of West Africa--the blazing yellow of the sun, the deep blue of the sky, the richly patterned textiles, and vibrant flora and fauna. Adrienne Yabouza's text echoes the rhythms of life in her homeland--the Central African Republic. The book closes with a short introduction to African art and the importance of fertility statues in African cultures.

Mariane will live an unforgettable adventure in the magical world of dolls with her Loli doll. Mariane could see dolls made of gold, silver and cotton and kept each one inside her heart.

Drawn by “The Scroll of Mara”, Cobra sneaked into the Dracula Castle. The Black Darts led by Mega Khan had ambushed the castle. Cobra was caught in the middle of the battle between the Partisans and the Guild. After the Dracula undoing the seal that was protecting the castle from powerful magic, “some change” was happening to the puppet Xanadu. Cobra was in pursuit of the Mega Khan who was holding the “The Scroll of Mara” which contained the source of magic. "COBRA" a Japanese comic which was a hit all over the world, now comes in e-book, full color CG edition. * The series is comprised in 15 volumes (Schedule to be sequentially released). This is volume twelve of the COBRA series.