Le héron et la vipère

“Le héron et la vipère” is a children's picture book made with Editions du Jasmin in May 2026, in a square format, illustrated with watercolor and colored pencil highlights. This medieval Persian fable tells the story of a heron who settles in a pond where a viper reigns... Here are some of the double-page spreads without the added text, along with the cover and a few photos of illustrations with the text.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A heron landing on a misty pond bordered by willows and water lilies.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. The heron watching over its nest in a tree, against a pink sky.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. The viper face to face with two frightened young herons.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A red crab bathing between white rocks.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A close-up of the heron catching a fish in its beak.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A photography of the book cover, front and back, showing the heron and the viper by the pond.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A photography of a double-page showing a weasel climbing a tree, with the French and Arabic text.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A photography of a double-page showing the viper facing the young herons, with the French and Arabic text.

Illustration of Luna Olivier, from her project Le héron et la vipère. A photography of a double-page showing the heron silhouetted at night, with the French and Arabic text.

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