French Books for Kids

Le Rendezvous de la Francophonie is an annual celebration of French language and culture across Canada throughout the month of March. It's a perfect time to highlight some great French books in GVPL's collection!

Updated March 6, 2025
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What is a refugee?
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? In this simple, graphic and bold picture book for young children, author/illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee. This book is the perfect tool to introduce an...
I will surprise my friend!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so...
Narwhal and Jelly book. 1, Unicorn of the sea
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
'Hilarious and charming' - Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants The perfect first book for young 5 year-old, 6 year-old, 7 year old and 8 year-old readers looking for funny, high interest books that are an accessible read, where they'll discover the...

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