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This is a very special book: I discovered it at the Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse in Montreuil on 2nd December 2016 before I got the chance to meet its author (also the author of "Je m'habille et je te croque" as well as all the "Trotro" books), Bénédicte...

Today's book is not a story book for a change, however it is definitely worth bearing in mind if you know children who are going to go to France, either on a school trip or with family... or children who have an interest in French! I am going to buy a few copies of it...

This was one of my favourite stories to tell my own children when they were little, I thought it was so clever and so much fun! Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source: Anne Jonas, Emile Jadoul Intended age of students: Key Stage 2/3...

This was my Christmas story of choice for the winter 2016 and I still love it! I now have all the accessories to go with it too... There are another 2 "Petite Taupe" stories; find out about the original one here! Click below for a short introductory video to the...

"Nathalie, who is one of your facourite picture book characters?", I hear you ask... Unless you know me... then you know at least one answer... Here he is in another adventure!! Language of text: French Type of text: Myths and Legends or Fairy Tales Author or source:...

I was inspired to write this blog by Thérèse Comfort on a Saturday at the 1st Northern Primary Languages Show in York. I have owned the book for a while but not use it yet... I will this week now!! Language of text: French Type of text: picture book Author or source:...

This one is for cat lovers but even though I am not one of them (!) I fell in love with this story in a bookshop in Annecy last summer. It is beautiful, peaceful, subtle yet clear, it sends a very positive message and your children will love joining in with the story!...

This book is another great "vide-grenier" find for me: I have read it over and over again, so much language in so few words and such great detailed illustrations, I can't get enough of it! There is no need to be fluent in French to be able to share this story with...

I only acquired this cute book recently as I had seen it recommended here and also in France. I wish they used capital letters in the story but I think they have been missed out because the story was intended for little ones. If you use it for listening and speaking...