Two languages side by side
English on the left, French on the right. A quick glance at the facing page helps children understand the text and keep reading.
ENGLISH → FRANÇAIS
I'm learning French by reading
20 bilingual stories to discover French through adventure, for children aged 9 and up.
20 bilingual storiesAges 9 and upIllustrated
A little dragon, a world of adventure, a little humour… and a new language to discover. Each French text is paired with English, with colour-coded words to make connections from one page to the next.
English on the left · French on the right
Between the covers
Read. Look across. Make a connection.
A familiar language, a new one to explore, and visual clues that bring the two together.
English
Tonight, the blue in the . He opens an old … and the book answers him!
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Français
Ce soir, le bleu dans la . Il ouvre un vieux … et le livre lui répond !
13
Colours that connect
The same colours link matching words and phrases. Children discover vocabulary through the stories, with visual clues that are easy to spot.
Room to read at their own pace
Alone or with support, at home, on holiday or alongside school learning. There is time to read, look back and make new discoveries.
A few helpful answers
Before the first page.
What age is this book for?
The book is for children aged 9 and up. The two languages make it possible to read independently or with help from an adult, depending on each child’s confidence.
How are the two languages arranged?
English is on the left-hand page and French is on the right. Matching words and phrases are marked in the same colours.
Can we read it together?
Yes. Children can read alone or with someone else. Compare words, revisit a sentence or simply enjoy the story together.
Is there a version for learning English?
Yes. “J’apprends l’anglais en lisant” places French on the left and English on the right, for French-speaking readers discovering English.
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