About

Éditions du Mercredi is an independent French publishing house, founded in 2014 in the Languedoc region, and since 2018 based in Normandy.

Specializing in children's literature, our publishing house champions a simple idea:

to offer young readers books that help them grow, dream and think , with as much heart as high standards.

We publish a wide variety of books, aimed at a broad audience:

picture books for the youngest children , humorous, historical or fiction novels for children, pre-teens, teenagers and young adults.

Since our beginnings, we have trusted renowned authors such as Elisabeth Brami, Yaël Hassan, Rachel Hausfater, Corinne Albaut or Françoise Grard , and talented illustrators like Michel Boucher, Emmanuelle Halgand, la Wawa or Eva Sanchez.

Their imagination, sensitivity, and humor give each book a unique personality.

In our company, literary quality and visual richness go hand in hand with the pleasure of reading.

We love stories that question the world, awaken curiosity, provoke emotion… and make people smile.

Each publication is the result of passionate collective work , from text to image, from idea to the book-object:

a human adventure in service of childhood, creativity and transmission.

🌿 Books that make you think, feel, and… laugh!

Because Wednesday is children's day, but also the day of dreamers and the readers of tomorrow.

📚 About our books

Q: What types of books do you publish?

We publish children's picture books, novels for children and teenagers, as well as illustrated books for a wide audience.

Our collections blend humor, poetry, reflection and emotion, always with a concern for literary and artistic quality.

🛍️ Orders and payments

Q: How do I place an order?

You can order directly from our online store. Select your book, add it to your cart, and then complete your order in just a few clicks.

Q: What payment methods do you accept?

Payments are secure and are made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Apple Pay or Shopify payment.

🚚 Delivery

Q: What are the delivery charges?

Delivery charges are equivalent to 7% of the total order amount (or the price of the book).

Q: Do you deliver abroad?

Yes, we deliver to most countries.

Shipments abroad are subject to the same shipping costs , i.e. 7% of the total order amount.

Q: What are the delivery times?

  • Metropolitan France: 3 to 7 working days.
  • European Union: 5 to 10 working days.
  • International: depending on the destination, between 7 and 15 working days.

📦 Returns and exchanges

Q: Can I return a book?

Yes, you have 14 days after receipt to return a book to us in its original condition.

Q: How do I make a return?

Contact us by email at contact@leseditionsdumercredi.com with your order number and the reason for the return.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, unless the error is ours.

💌 Contact

Q: How can I contact you?

📧 Email: contact@leseditionsdumercredi.com

📍 Publishing house based in Normandy, France.

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Blog posts

  • On nous joue – quand les livres prennent vie sur scène

    They are performing for us – when books come to...

    Musical readings and performances inspired by our albums. Bouchka's Light and The Path of Smoke bring words into light and music.

    They are performing for us – when books come to...

    Musical readings and performances inspired by our albums. Bouchka's Light and The Path of Smoke bring words into light and music.

  • Mon été pourri chez Mamie

    My rotten summer at Grandma's

    This playful novel, presented on France Inter, humorously explores the bond between generations. A holiday unlike any other: arguments, secrets, and fits of laughter are on the agenda.

    My rotten summer at Grandma's

    This playful novel, presented on France Inter, humorously explores the bond between generations. A holiday unlike any other: arguments, secrets, and fits of laughter are on the agenda.

  • Illustration de l’album Je ne suis pas un petit ours – livre jeunesse drôle et attendrissant.

    I am not a little bear

    A funny and tender story about self-confidence, acclaimed by families and teachers. A bear cub full of character learns to accept himself as he is!

    I am not a little bear

    A funny and tender story about self-confidence, acclaimed by families and teachers. A bear cub full of character learns to accept himself as he is!

  • Couverture de l’album La grande guerre de Pépé Célestin – livre jeunesse sur la mémoire et la transmission.

    Grandpa Celestin's Great War – Eva Sanchez

    Awarded the Young Readers' Prize and praised by numerous blogs, Pépé Célestin evokes tenderness and history. Between memories and transmission, Eva Sanchez has created a moving album about the memory...

    Grandpa Celestin's Great War – Eva Sanchez

    Awarded the Young Readers' Prize and praised by numerous blogs, Pépé Célestin evokes tenderness and history. Between memories and transmission, Eva Sanchez has created a moving album about the memory...

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