Some picture books are meant to be read; Henri and Miko series by Rebecca Green is meant to be savored. Set in a tiny woodland community, the Autumn in Bosc Olivette is a charming story that follows Henri the mouse and Miko the bee as they revel in everything that makes autumn irresistible: ruby-red leaves, harvest moonlight, cinnamon donuts, cider, spooky stories, and, most importantly, good friends.
This book is pure comfort food for the imagination. Green understands that autumn isn’t just a season—it’s a collection of flavors, aromas, textures, and rituals. You can practically smell the apples and warm spices as Henri and Miko enjoy their favorite seasonal treats. The inclusion of a recipe makes the experience even more inviting, turning the book from a story to something families can take into the kitchen together. Enjoy Henri and Miko’s Cinnamon Apple Crumb Crumb in our Recipe section.
But the real feast is Green’s artwork. Every page is packed with lovingly rendered woodland details, creating a world that feels part Beatrix Potter, part miniature village, and completely enchanting. The autumn palette, cozy interiors, tiny tables, woodland creatures, and abundant seasonal food make every spread something to linger over. There are also activities, poems, and a clever cross-section gatefold, giving young readers plenty to explore beyond the main story.
A second book, the Winter escapades of Henri and Miko is equally as charming. Purchase these books at Rebecca Green | Penguin Random House Canada or win them both in our Giveaway section.
Henri and Miko: Winter in Bosk Olivette is a particularly delicious addition to children’s food literature, where eating and making food become expressions of warmth, creativity, and community. In the snowy woodland village of Bosk Olivette, Henri the mouse and Miko the bee fill their winter days with snowcakes, candlelit feasts, and other seasonal pleasures, turning food into an invitation to gather and celebrate.
Henri and Miko is less about a grand adventure than the pleasure of slowing down and enjoying life’s little treats. It’s warm, whimsical, beautifully illustrated, and wonderfully hungry-making. For young readers, Henri and Miko offers a gentle reminder that some of life’s most memorable flavours come from making, sharing, and enjoying food together.
Contents and images used with permission by Penguin Random House Canada, Young Readers. Henri and Miko: Autumn in Bosk Olivette by Rebecca Green | Penguin Random House Canada