Photo : N. Guillemot
Show: A Thousand Secrets of Chicks
A show inspired by Claude Ponti's album with the Children First Festival!
Médiathèque Violette Leduc (Paris 11th)
About
As part of the Children First Festival!
A man begins reading A Thousand Secrets of Chicks, but things do not go as planned... Full of mischief, the chicks have hidden in the library and will emerge from the books to play tricks on him.
The show is inspired by the dreamlike universe of Claude Ponti, known for his picture books populated by extraordinary creatures. The actor, accompanied by animated videos and multimedia effects, leads the audience into a playful world punctuated by the thousand questions children ask themselves about the world around them.
Registration from November 5th at 01 55 25 80 20 or mediatheque.violette-leduc@paris.fr
Our take on this event
Prepare for a literary escape that refuses to stay on the page. Whimsical characters break free from their bindings, turning a simple storytime session into a delightful chaos of multimedia surprises and endless wonder. It is the perfect weekend outing for those who love stories that think outside the box.
Mille secrets de poussins comes to the Médiathèque Violette Leduc on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Tailored for children aged 3 and up, this performance draws from the whimsical world of author Claude Ponti. When a performer attempts a simple reading, mischievous chicks break free from their pages to play tricks on him, blending live acting with animation and multimedia effects. This free event takes place in the 11th arrondissement and is fully wheelchair accessible. To secure your attendance, please note that bookings are essential and open starting November 5.
Part of the Les Enfants d'abord! Festival, Mille secrets de poussins invites families to explore the imaginative realms created by Claude Ponti. The show is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, running from 15:00 to 16:00. The story follows a narrator whose reading session goes hilariously wrong as playful chicks jump out from the books to surprise him, turning the library into a stage for their antics.
By integrating animation and multimedia elements, the production mirrors the curiosity of young minds exploring the world around them. The show is suitable for children from the age of 3, and the venue ensures full accessibility for guests using wheelchairs.
Participation is free of charge; however, attendees must book their spots in advance. Registration for this event begins on November 5.
