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I bought this book at a car boot sale in France a couple of years ago, and what a find! Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source: Michel Van Zeveren Intended age of students: Key Stage 1/2 Source reference: 9782211095945 Approaches: This is...

This is a simple and effective story which will amuse the children then enable them to express their fears... in French! I discovered it when I met Antonin Louchard at the Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse in Montreuil in December 2016. Here is a photo of him...

WARNING: this story gives me the shivers and makes me want to cry every time I read it!! I bought it in Paris last December but unfortunately its author wasn't there for me to meet her; I would have loved to. Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author...

My cousin gave me this book because she had multiple copies of it. I am so glad she did, it is a classic used in many French schools! Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source: Philippe Corentin Intended age of students: Key Stage 2/3 Source...

As I knew this was a very popular book in primary languages lessons, I posted in the Facebook group "Languages in Primary Schools" asking for contributions... and was overwhelmed by them all! Here are all the ideas I collated from that post! Below is a video of the...

When my son was little, this was one of his favourite books; however I know that it appeals to older children too! Have a go at the activities below and you will see! Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source: Benoit Charlat Intended age of...

I can't actually remember how I came across this book - I wish I did so I could thank whoever sent it my way! It is amazing and has so much potential for our young languages learners!! This on is the French version: I have since found out that there are different...