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Bon Voyage

by Alter, Anna

eBook - 2017

A gentle, whimsical early chapter book about visiting Paris that is great for independent readers or for reading aloud to younger kids. A gentle, whimsical early chapter book about visiting Paris that is great for independent readers or for reading aloud to younger kids. Show less

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Ernest & Celestine

Downloadable Video - 2012

Sweet as a cream puff, this award-winning animated film is not to be missed. Sweet as a cream puff, this award-winning animated film is not to be missed. Show less

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Belle Et Sébastien

Downloadable Video - 2015

A classic French kids’ film featuring action, adventure, friendship, a very small shepherd and a very BIG dog. A classic French kids’ film featuring action, adventure, friendship, a very small shepherd and a very BIG dog. Show less

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A Cat in Paris

Downloadable Video - 2010

Cat burglars! Paris rooftops! Gangsters and detectives! Lovely animation brings it all to life. Cat burglars! Paris rooftops! Gangsters and detectives! Lovely animation brings it all to life. Show less

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Josephine

The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker

by Powell, Patricia Hruby

eBook - 2014

Dancer, spy, and all-around fascinating lady Josephine Baker made her home in France due to racism in the United States. Dancer, spy, and all-around fascinating lady Josephine Baker made her home in France due to racism in the United States. Show less

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Everybody Bonjours!

by Kimmelman, Leslie

eBook - 2008

A sunny celebration of visiting Paris as a child. Practice saying “bonjour” (hello) and “merci” (thank you) while you sightsee in the City of Light through the pages of this picture book. A sunny celebration of visiting Paris as a child. Practice saying “bonjour” (hello) and “merci” (thank you) while you sightsee in the City of Light through the pages of this picture book. Show less

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Nothing Stopped Sophie

The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain

by Bardoe, Cheryl

Book - 2018

Living during the French Revolution was certainly exciting, but for Sophie Germain, mathematics were the real thrill. A fun and colorful biography of a real-life STEM heroine. (Ebook coming soon!) Living during the French Revolution was certainly exciting, but for Sophie Germain, mathematics were the real thrill. A fun and colorful biography of a real-life STEM heroine. (Ebook coming soon!) Show less

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Magritte's Marvelous Hat

A Picture Book

by Johnson, D. B.

eBook - 2012

You'll want to pore over the clever, intriguing illustrations of Magritte, an artistic dog inspired by the Parisian surrealist painter René Magritte. You'll want to pore over the clever, intriguing illustrations of Magritte, an artistic dog inspired by the Parisian surrealist painter René Magritte. Show less

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Where Is the Eiffel Tower?

by Anastasio, Dina

eBook - 2017

Who built la tour Eiffel? How did it get its iconic shape? Find out all about one of the most famous landmarks in the city of Paris. Who built la tour Eiffel? How did it get its iconic shape? Find out all about one of the most famous landmarks in the city of Paris. Show less

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French children's songs

for teaching French

Downloadable Music - 1956

You might already know “Frère Jacques” or “Alouette,” and now you can learn “Petit poupon,” “J’ai six beaux gateaux,” and other classic French songs for kids. You might already know “Frère Jacques” or “Alouette,” and now you can learn “Petit poupon,” “J’ai six beaux gateaux,” and other classic French songs for kids. Show less

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Escargot

by Slater, Dashka

Book - 2017

Even the snails have personality in France! Use your best French accent to read aloud this charming picture book. (Ebook coming soon!) Even the snails have personality in France! Use your best French accent to read aloud this charming picture book. (Ebook coming soon!) Show less

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Ollie & Moon

by Kredensor, Diane

eBook - 2011

See if you can spot all the Parisian landmarks as you bicycle through Paris with best friends Ollie and Moon. See if you can spot all the Parisian landmarks as you bicycle through Paris with best friends Ollie and Moon. Show less

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The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau

by Yaccarino, Dan

eBook - 2009

From digging up shipwrecks to building a research lab on the ocean floor, French marine scientist Jacques Cousteau was fascinated by everything in the sea. From digging up shipwrecks to building a research lab on the ocean floor, French marine scientist Jacques Cousteau was fascinated by everything in the sea. Show less

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The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau

Downloadable Video - 2014

After you read the book, enjoy this short film version! Better get your wetsuit, ready, though, because you'll surely be inspired to jump in the ocean yourself. After you read the book, enjoy this short film version! Better get your wetsuit, ready, though, because you'll surely be inspired to jump in the ocean yourself. Show less

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