Running out of ideas for combining entertainment and learning? These summer months are perfect for the little ones at home to enjoy reading calmly and in the language or languages they are learning.
From our trilingual school in Zaragoza we believe that learning continues outside the classroom. That's why today we're showing you some books in French for summer reading, suitable for different age groups. In addition, we share with you links to bookshops and libraries in Zaragoza where you can easily find them.
Why read in French during your holidays?
Maintaining contact with languages during the school holidays has many benefits such as the improving understanding reading, the expansion of vocabulary and the consolidation of grammatical structures that the children have already worked on during the course.
Beyond that, reading in another language strengthens linguistic self-esteem It gives children confidence and allows them to internalise the language in everyday situations outside the school environment. And if they also like the book... learning comes almost without them realising it!
Recommendations of books in French by age group
Here are some ideas for titles that children tend to enjoy and that are suitable for different levels of understanding:
From 3-4 years of age:
- “Petit Ours Brun”Tells simple, illustrated stories of everyday situations.
- “T'choupi”Very popular with young children. Perfect for early readers.
Between 6 and 8 years old:
- “Les P'tites Poules”.”: Funny adventures with a lot of wordplay.
- “Max and Lili”Short stories dealing with emotional and social issues.
From 9 years old:
- “Tom-Tom and Nana”Comic strips full of humour. Ideal to get them hooked on reading.
- “Mortelle Adèle” - An irreverent protagonist who tends to fascinate readers of this age.
You can also find adapted classics, bilingual illustrated stories and graphic novels in French which are very attractive.
Where to buy French books in Zaragoza? Or borrow
It is true that it is easy to buy or read online and it is an ideal option but, if you live in Zaragoza, we would like to recommend you a few bookshops and libraries in Zaragoza where you can find titles in French:
In short, promoting reading in French during the summer not only strengthens language learning but also creates a positive bond with the language and its educational environment.
And if you are considering offer your children a quality multilingual education, we invite you to discover our international and trilingual project, The French, English and Spanish language is used naturally from the earliest years to help them to grow up with a global vision.
