Belle Media Ltd

Gaelic translation of funny, heartwarming French bestseller Poisson-Fesse (Buttfish) about a fish that's different. Deep down he just wants to be like all the other fish. But his adventures take him to the depths of the oceans where he discovers other unusual fish, new friends, happiness and renewed self-confidence. The Gaelic title is Ton-iasg Toinisgeil. The central character is a bright pink fish. In the English version he's called Buttfish because he looks a bit like a butt. Aware he's different, he reluctantly puts up with constant teasing and being the 'butt' of his friends jokes. He desperately wants to fit in, deep down he longs to be like all the other fish. One day he decides to swim to the deepest part of the ocean and explore. Here he discovers he's not alone. There are a host of other unusual fish, including Steven, a fish shaped like a cheese wedge! The two unusual chums quickly develop a close friendship... ... and after many adventures they even become 'guardians of the open seas'. The book ends with our hero being told, that looked at from a different perspective, his 'butt' shape, also makes him look like a heart. It's a funny, heart-warming story that rightly deserves its place at the top of the French children's charts. Its message of inclusion and celebration of difference might be universal, but here they are explored in a truly endearing story. Following its success in France the book is due to be published in at least 16 other countries.

Cu Giobach is the Gaelic translation of the original bestselling French children's series Chien Pourri that launched one of the most popular and endearing characters ever - a rather flea-bitten dog with a very big heart. He lives on the streets, unloved - his only friend is an equally abandoned cat, Piseag Phiollach.  Desperate to find an owner, and to be loved and cared for, he falls into various misadventures and meets a few unsavoury characters along the way.  Always optimistic, he's not quite as street smart as he should be.  His eagerness to please gets him into some very awkward scrapes, but Cu Giobach always bounces back.  Sometimes quite dark, it's ultimately an uplifting story of friendship and belonging.  An imaginative illustrated chapter book for children progressing beyond picture books. Written by Colas Gutman with striking illustrations by Marc Boutavant, over 2 million books have been sold in France alone and the series is available in 15 languages worldwide. It also inspired a successful animated tv series.  Jenny Rosenstrach of the New York Times "There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing."  This is the first Gaelic translation of this modern French classic by well-known performer and academic Gillebride Mac 'IlleMhaoil.  Publication is supported by the Gaelic Books Council.

Scottish Gaelic translation of Louise Greig's stylish new adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's children's classic bestseller The Little Prince. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning creative, Sarah Massini and translated by well known Gaelic singer songwriter and academic Gillebride Mac 'IlleMhaoil. Join an extraordinary space traveller on a journey through the stars... An enchanting fable of a pilot crashed in the desert who wakes one morning to discover a most extraordinary boy standing before him with stories of remarkable worlds and characters, each offering an insight into what is important in life. As he describes his journey to the stranded pilot he meets, they uncover the secrets of love, friendship and compassion. This adaptation has created a wonderful picture book that should delight younger readers. Written by award-winning Scottish poet Louise Greig with spellbinding illustrations by Sarah Massini.