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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 Néouanic,...

The following books all refer to fairy tales and their characters, but none of them are your traditional fairy tales. They are a lot of fun to use with children! https://nattalingo.co.uk/papy-raconte-nimporte-quoi/...

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?). Language of...

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 check out by clicking...

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,...

I bought this cute little story a couple of years back... but seemed to have misplaced it... so I bought it again second hand at a vide-grenier at home around Easter! Update: I found my original copy, so now own 2 of them haha! Language of text: French Type of text:...

I was kindly donated this story (and a few others) by bayard jeunesse after I published and sent to them my blog on "Petit Ours Brun veut une histoire" (click here to check it out)... they pointed out to me that they had new more up-to-date editions of Petit Ours Brun...

I have known about this book for many years, yet I only bought it very recently... because it is a translation from a text in English, and I always thrive to discover authentic stories... However it really is too good not to use with children! I and they love it!...