From the series First Words In...
French
Reading Level Grade 1Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2026
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From the series First Words In...
Reading Level Grade 1Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2026
ReviewedBonjour! In this fun book, early readers will be able to learn more about French! Readers will follow along on a fun narrative to learn French words and how to say them. English and French words are displayed, along with a pronunciation guide that helps readers follow along. Images will help readers identify the meaning of each French word. An ending spread teaches readers how to say words including good night!
'Bonjour! Kids receive a warm welcome to the French language in this well-organized primer. Rather than packing pages with vocabulary, the book presents scenes at a stated locale (e.g., home, school, the pool) on double-page spreads that feature a large photo with French labels, two sentences in English that incorporate two to three words in French, and a “Words to Know” box with more French words and phrases related to the scene at hand; this box features pronunciation guides and definitions. The structure and limited vocabulary create a nice way for readers to dip a toe into learning another language without getting overwhelmed. In addition to French, the First Words In . . . series (8 titles) includes introductions to Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Swahili.', Julia Smith, Booklist
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