In French, from 3yo.
A poor man has inherited a cat from his father. He is desperate, what is he going to do with a cat? He will soo learn that the cat is very intelligent and will make him rich. The cat uses his skills to rob an ogre, have his owner saved by the king and marry the princess.
What tricks Le chat botte has up his sleeves or down his boots?
In French, from 2yo.
This is lovely story about sharing and caring for others. It is winter, the forest is covered in snow and the animals are cold. A rabbit is walking between the trees when he finds a wooly mitten. What a nice shelter it would make. Soon, he is interrupted by the frog who asks if she can come inside too. Of course, the rabbit shares his cosy new home, then come the owl, the fox, the bear, etc.. will the mitten be large enough for everyone.
La moufle is a story that all children should read. It is a sweet story about sharing and caring for others, big and small.
In French, 7yo.
This is a great collection that introduces young readers to timeless literature classics. In this volume, young readers will read an abridged version of ‘White fang’ with text adapted so they expand their vocabulary without being overwhelmed.
White Fang is half wolf half dog and lives in the Yukon country. The puppy is saved from a horrible owner who makes him fight with other dogs until death. The new owner takes him to his farm in California and White Fang learns to get along with his new family and the animals on the farm.
Croc Blanc is the perfect tale of wilderness, adventure, resilience and friendship between kind humans and a half-breed wolf.
In French, from 7yo.
Great collection to learn the important episodes of the French History adapted to primary school students. In this small format books, the main events are described in short paragraphs with illustrations to make it easier for children to learn and retain. There are a few pages at the end of the book with questions to ensure that the key points are remembered. This series is perfect for children with French as a heritage language. This is not an overwhelming reading yet it helps understand French culture and history.
Learn about the events that led to Bastille Day with La prise de la Bastille.
In French, from 4yo.
Oh, no! There is a mammoth in the fridge. How did het get in there? Quick, let’s catch him! The mammoth escapes and hides at the top of a tree. At night time, the little boy goes to get him and bring him to his bedroom with other fantastic creatures, like the unicorn. Shh! Be quiet or the grown ups will take you away.
Let’s catch a mammoth with un mammouth dans le frigo.
In French, from 3yo.
A little hedgehog is sad because he cannot get anyone to hug him? It is so unfair. He asks around for a hug but the squirrels refuse, the kittens as well. He asks his mom why he had to be so prickly! Because of that, he cannot hug his mom the same way the other animals do. His mom shows him how brave and important hedgehogs have been throughout history. Then she tells him that hedgehogs do not hug but they have a soft tummy for tickles. The other animals can see and hear little hedgehog laughing and they want to know why they have hugs instead of tickles.
Discover this sweet story beautifully illustrated with Pourquoi j’ai jamais de calins?
In French, from 1yo.
Bali want to grow up. He wears his dad’s clothes so he can be big too. Soon he will learn that being a grown up is not so easy. First, he needs to learn to learn how to tie up his shoes.
‘Bali veut etre grand‘ is a cute story where Bali realises that to be a ‘big’ boy he needs to follow milestones.
In French, from 3yo.
This cute book is based on the classic red riding hood tale but with a twist. The first story is about the pink riding hood. She does not fall for the wolf’s tricks neither does her grandma. The second story is about the yellow riding hood and she loves the sea. Instead of a big bad wolf, she has to face a big bad shark. Thankfully, with the help of her dad she does not become another victim of the shark. On the contrary, it looks like she might have shark steak on the barbecue.
Explore this cute stories, it is a great opportunity to remind children that they can make up their own ending. Stories can be retold differently. Reading Le petit Chaperon Rose et le Petit Chaperon Jaune will make you smile.
In French, from 6yo.
Captain Maya must rescue the children of an island bewitched by magical seashells, at Soro’s request.
This book uses specific reading cues to help children gain confidence in their reading abilities, such as silent letters in grey, complex sounds and graphemes in colour, and accompanying illustrations.
Follow Captain Maya and help her in her adventure in the ‘ile de l’oubli‘.
In French, from 7yo.
Vercingetorix was a famous leader of the Gallic tribes. Before he passed away, he entrusted two of his men to look after his daughter. The Romans could not find out about her. The little girl grows up and is an independent young woman who does not want to stay hidden. Her ‘uncles’ drop her off at the village where Asterix and Obelix live as they suspect a traitor has told the Romans about the young lady. The Romans sent a battalion to Asterix’s village to catch Vercingetorix’s daughter.
Find out whether they are successful by reading La fille de Vercingetorix.
