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Say hello!

I cannot quite remember how I came across this lovely short story but am glad I did! Language of text: mostly English, with greetings in various languages Type of text: picture book Author or source: Rachel Isadora, published by Penguin Intended age of students: Key...

patates!

I really need to start making a note of how I acquire my books, because this is another great little story that I have bought/been given second-hand but I am not sure where… Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source: Lionel Le...

Louyétu?

I love Geoffroy de Pennart’s stories as they really appeal to my sense of humour. I was so delighted when I discovered this one made especially for little ones, in strong hardback/cardboard pages! (not sure how else to describe it – a board book?)....

Papy raconte n’importe quoi

I fell in love with this beautiful story this summer in Aix-les-Bains. I love the illustrations too, by Marianne Barcilon – they add so much to the tale.  She also illustrated another favourite of mine, “Le crocodile de l’école”, which you can...

Bon…

I totally fell in love with this book in the first bookshop I visited this summer in France. So simple and yet so effective and with a lot of potential! I have been using it since. Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source: Jeanne Ashbé,...