In this episode I'll give you a few French words in baby talk and suggestions on how to find cute French songs for babies and toddlers! You'll also hear my delightful daughter making animal sounds. And I'll give you my thoughts about French traditional songs... Note: Also listen to episode 112 for my favourite French books for babies / toddlers: www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast112 Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Coucou: peek a boo Un bobo = a hurt, a boo boo Le dodo = the sleep Faire dodo = to sleep Le lolo = le lait Fais dodo, Colas mon Ptit … Read More →
FYW 112 : French books for babies / toddlers
You may want to speak to your little one in French, either because you're are in a mixed relationship with a French-speaking partner, or simply because you love French language and you want your child to be exposed to it! Here are some great French books for babies that I love reading with my daughter. There are so many talented new authors and beautiful books I haven't read yet, I'm sticking to books from newborn to toddler for now. So here are my personal recommendations for fun, animated, beautiful, sound or touch and feel picture books and for classic heroes that every French child … Read More →
FV 022 : Marie Aubinais, the Author of “Petit Ours Brun” stories for French Children
Meet Marie Aubinais, author of Petit Ours Brun stories. Every French toddler knows this famous childhood character! Marie will tell us how she became the author of Petit Ours Brun, how she chooses the topics of the stories, what inspires her and also what challenges she needs to take into account when writing for her very young audience. Last, but not least, Marie will also raise awareness about the importance of exposing children to books from an early age. Episode Timeline [04 min 24 sec] History of Petit Ours Brun: the birth of a childhood hero [07 min 35 sec] How Marie started to write … Read More →