The Boule et Bill albums (or "BD" - Bandes Dessines - as the French call them), by Jean Roba and published by Dupuis, are the basis of some of my favourite childhood memories.
Consisting of gentle, family-friendly-humoured, one-page comics in hardcover collections, they centre on the life and adventures of a boy, Boule, his dog, Bill, and his parents and friends.
Sweet and gentle and they still please adults and kids.
There is a lovely tradition of beautifully-produced BDs in France, some in the vein of what now get called graphic novels, some aimed directly at kids (and their parents), and everything in between. Often hard cover and beautifully drawn.
I can't quite think of an English equivalent, but please let me know if I'm wrong!
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