Description
About the book. First Words – French gives children 100 French words to explore through pictures and simple pronunciation help. Lonely Planet Kids uses themes from everyday life that are easy to recognize, both at home and while travelling. This is the paperback edition with 100 words, designed to offer several small entry points into a new language.
Content. Here you’ll find words related to food, transport, animals, and weather. Each word has a clear illustration and a simple pronunciation guide. English is used as the support language, so the book can be read together with an adult who explains along the way. The pictures make it possible to start with something the child is interested in and connect the word to a specific thing or situation.
Who is this book suitable for? The book suits families who want to learn some French words before a trip or explore language at home. You can choose a few pictures at a time, read the words aloud, and find the themes reflected in your everyday life. It can also be used on a trip to France or other French-speaking places. The paperback edition works well as a gift for a curious reader and as a small shared project. Let the child choose their favourite pictures and return to them, so new words become familiar through repetition and short, enjoyable reading moments.
From inspiration to your own plan. Browse through it together and let the child choose a theme that sparks curiosity. Take time to talk about the pictures and discoveries, and see what questions they lead to. A book can be read in small parts together with an adult, so both content and new words have room to sink in. You can return to favourite pages and let new interests decide what you read next. Use the book as a starting point for your own conversations, ideas, and experiences at the family’s own pace. It’s nice to pause and let the child tell you what was most interesting in what you just explored.
About the edition. English book, published 2017. 208 pages. ISBN 9781786575272.
