The adventures of a little girl from Provence
LE KIW
The Secret of the Cicadas
Beneath the Alpilles sun, Le Kiw, Nono and Raf set out to find an invisible musician. A gentle adventure full of curiosity, introducing children to Provence and the wonders of nature.
LE KIW
The Secret of the Cicadas
The adventures of a little girl from Provence
Mathieu Delranc
Book One
An Adventure in the Heart of the Alpilles
In the garden of their home, Le Kiw, Nono and Raf follow a mysterious song. Their search takes them from an old stone wall to an olive tree, where they discover the secret of the cicadas.
“Tssiii, tssiii, tssiii…”
Meet the Characters
Three Friends, Three Ways to Explore
Le Kiw watches and thinks, Nono listens and asks questions, and Raf tries things out with enthusiasm. Together, they turn nature’s little mysteries into big adventures.
Le Kiw
Curious and attentive, she notices the details that everyone else misses.
Nono
Gentle and inventive, she often asks the question that moves the investigation forward.
Raf
The smallest of the group. With his bucket, he turns every discovery into a game.
The Promise
Observe, Understand, Wonder
- 01
Observe
Notice the details, listen to the sounds and learn to ask questions.
- 02
Understand
Discover the secrets of nature through clear and simple storytelling.
- 03
Wonder
Explore Provence with wonder, curiosity and joy.
LE KIW
The Secret of the Cicadas
The adventures of a little girl from Provence
Mathieu Delranc
The Book
A Story Created for Young Readers
Clear sentences, age-appropriate vocabulary and explanations woven into the story help children follow the adventure while learning. This title is available only as a printed book.
- Ages 4 to 7
- From age 3 when shared with an adult
- Square illustrated picture book
- Print edition, 32 pages
The Series
A New Part of Provence in Every Book
Each book explores a new place in Provence. Along the way, Le Kiw, Nono and Raf sometimes leave their house in the Alpilles to discover the landscapes, the nature and the traditions of the region.
Editions
Le Kiw Is Travelling into New Languages
The French edition will be published first. The English and German editions are in preparation. Italian, Dutch and Spanish will follow step by step.
- FR
French, original edition
- EN · DE
English and German, in preparation
- IT · NL · ES
Italian, Dutch and Spanish, later
Help Inspire the Next Adventure
Have an idea for a future story?
Do you know a place, tradition or little mystery in Provence that Le Kiw, Nono and Raf could explore? Write to us.