The Magic Cap

A heartwarming tale about devotion and generosity for all lovers of gnomes and whimsical forest creatures.

Many moons ago, in a tiny, thatched cottage at the edge of the woods, lived two children named Isaura and Arlo with their hedgehog, Crispin. When their beloved pet becomes ill, Isaura suggests they seek the magical healing power of gnomes. Convinced this will heal Crispin, the children set off into the woods with humble offerings, hoping to attract the gnomes.

Mireille Messier is a children’s author with a background in theatre and broadcasting. She has published over 30 picture and chapter books. When she’s not writing, Mireille works in children’s television as a scriptwriter for various programs. Born in Montréal, she now lives in Toronto with her family.

Charlotte Parent is a freelance illustrator and comic artist based in Montreal. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia  University, where she specialized in drawing. She also has a Master’s of Art Conservation, and works as an archaeological and world cultures conservator.