A selection of French stories suitable for children aged 8. These French stories feature characters from mythology and everyday life and also some about not-so-well-known jobs. They allow children to learn how to read independently.
Orphée divin musicien
by Sylvie Gerinte and Daniele Catelli
publisher: Amaterra
« Inhaling deeply to regain his voice, Orpheus gently plucks the strings of his instrument and whispers a song with a lullaby-like rhythm. As soon as the notes reach his ears, Cerberus flattens his great body, his snake-like tail curls in on itself and his three snouts rest on his legs. »
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Thomas, pilote d’avion
by Quentin Denoyelle and Valentine Chapus-Gilbert
publisher: éditions de l’Arrosoir
Follow step-by-step Thomas’s adventures, as an airplane pilot, throughout his working day, as if you were there. Add documentary sections to learn all about the sound barrier, Charles Lindbergh’s exploits, the aeronautical alphabet, and other treasures. Complete the adventure with the companion blog!
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Mamilou
by Marie Zimmer and Morgane David
publisher: Kilowatt
Annabelle refuses to let her grandmother go to a retirement home: she’s not going to end up like a flowerpot that hasn’t been watered enough! With her best friend Léo, she organizes Mamilou’s escape, while her worried father tracks down the fugitive. But old Gustave discovers their hideout. Fortunately, he might have a solution for his childhood friend.
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Alerte aux chouquettes
by Fanny Joly and Christophe Besse
publisher: Fanny Joly Numérik
Ever since he was a child, Roger has dreamt of nothing but croissants, chouquettes, and chocolate eclairs… There was no doubt about it: he was going to be a pastry baker. After a very promising start, Roger decides to open his own shop: Au croissant de lune. Success was not long in coming. But one day, Mrs. Plück says that the chouquettes are bewitched. The proof? Her son Billy is afflicted with a terrible and lasting hiccup!
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Alzabane l’oiseau de la lune
by Jean-Sébastien Blanck and Fernando Falcone
publisher: Alzabane
At the time of the Origins, the Earth was still only a vast bluish and vaporous sphere, inflated with air and streaked with clouds of a thousand colors. It was populated only by strange birds…
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Pénélope d’après L’Odyssée
by Homère, Isabelle Wlodarczyk, and Aurélie Grand
publisher: Amaterra
« The lords moved into the palace and plundered it. They drank themselves into a stupor, gorging themselves and squandering the riches of Odysseus. Every day these suitors urged Penelope to choose a husband and watched her work progress. »
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Aurore, ingénieure
by Maguelone du Fou and Valentine Chapus-Gilbert
publisher: éditions de l’Arrosoir
A day in the footsteps of Aurore, a production engineer. The second documentary part is to learn all about the discoveries and history of this profession, anecdotes, and the current and future exploits of engineers. This book was made possible thanks to the support of GTT, a leader in insulating barriers for the maritime transport of liquefied gas, no less!
