Francophone classics / Classiques francophones

Must-have children's books from French-language literature.

Des livres jeunesses incontournables de la littérature francophone.

Updated June 19, 2024
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Help! The Wolf Is Coming!
Cédric Ramadier
Paper Book
An interactive boardbook for toddlers. Oh no! The wolf is coming! He's getting closer and closer-you'd better turn the page, tilt the book, shake it, and then slam it shut. Interactive books don't have to be e-books or apps. In this book, you need to follow the instructions to make sure the wolf won...
Diary of a young girl
Frank, Anne, 1929-1945
Paper Book
THE DEFINITIVE EDITION * Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, the remarkable diary that has become a world classic--a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. Updated for the 75th Anniversary of the...
Le petit Nicolas /
Sempe, 1932-
Paper Book
In France and Germany practically every child of seven and upwards knows the adventures of Nicholas. Written by the author of Asterix, René Goscinny, and with illustrations by New Yorkerillustrator, Jean-Jacques Sempé, the five Nicholasbooks tell of the endearing exploits of the...
Le petit prince /
Saint-Exupery, Antoine de, 1900-1944
Paper Book
This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture...
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Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Get ready for the giggles! This delightful board book will make the little ones in your life laugh at the absurdity of a fly on the phone and a carrot in the tub. The text's repeated asking Have you ever seen...?preceding the refrain No way!will have toddlers yelling "No way!" themselves...
Tintin au Tibet
Paper Book
Join Tintin and Snowy--the world's greatest adventurers--as they solve thrilling mysteries around the world! One day Tintin reads about a plane crash in the Himalayas. When he discovers thathis friend, Chang, was on board, Tintin travels to the crash site in...

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