TOYS

The House Across the Way

Captivating mystery for young readers, filled with suspense and reflections on friendship.

MR. ADVENTURE

An extraordinary and thrilling journey alongside the most intrepid of the Misters!

A thrilling and engaging introduction to the world of reading with the most daring of the little men! Specially designed to accompany young children as they discover stories and build their first steps toward independence, this book offers a captivating introduction to the colorful world of Jo_li_val (Happyland). At the age when children enjoy following structured stories like grown-ups, exploring the world should not be a quiet routine, but a quest full of twists and turns. Alongside Mr. Adventure, the hero who is afraid of nothing, your young reader will discover the thrill of risk and discovery at their own pace and with a racing heart.

The approach of this book is perfectly suited to stimulate the imagination while instilling positive values of boldness and optimism. Each page features a wild challenge, an unexpected expedition, and the search for a new adventure, through funny, vibrant, and instantly recognizable illustrations. Children enjoy following this tireless hero who turns the slightest incident into a feat, learns to laugh at the most comical situations, and effortlessly expands their vocabulary thanks to a fast-paced, humorous plot. It is the ideal educational tool to make reading automatic, fuel the imagination, and instill a lifelong love of books!

Book features

• Type of book: Children's picture book / Humorous adventure story

• Collection: Monsieur Madame (Hachette Jeunesse)

• Recommended level: Preschool (Kindergarten) and Early Primary / First and Second Grade

• Recommended age: From 4 or 5 years old (read aloud) and from 6/7 years old (independent reading)

• Topics covered: Reading independence, emotional awareness (courage, curiosity, optimism), humor, self-improvement, and the spirit of discovery.

• Bonus content: A short story in the ideal format for bedtime, iconic and colorful illustrations on every page to aid comprehension, and an iconic square format that is easy for little hands to hold.

MONSIEUR RIGOLO

An extraordinary and exhilarating journey into the kingdom of the most joyful of Monsieur!

A fast-paced and engaging introduction to the world of reading with the most mischievous of little men! Specially designed to accompany young children as they discover stories and build their first steps toward independence, this book offers a captivating introduction to the colorful and funny world of this iconic collection. At an age when children enjoy following structured stories like grown-ups, sharing moments of joy and fun should not be a quiet routine, but a quest full of twists and turns. Alongside Monsieur Rigolo, the hero who always has a good joke up his sleeve, your young reader will discover good humor and a sense of fun at their own pace and with a racing heart.

The approach of this picture book is perfectly designed to stimulate the imagination while conveying positive values of sharing, lightness, and optimism. Each page features a wacky prank, a funny situation, and a mission to spread laughter all around through funny, vibrant, and instantly recognizable illustrations. The child enjoys the antics of this one-of-a-kind hero, learns the importance of making others happy, and effortlessly enriches their vocabulary thanks to a fast-paced and humorous plot. It is the ideal educational tool to make reading automatic, nurture the imagination, and give them a lasting love of books!

Book features

• Type of book: Children's picture book / Humorous and festive story

• Collection: Monsieur Madame (Hachette Jeunesse)

• Recommended level: Preschool (Kindergarten) and Early Primary / First and Second Grade

• Recommended age: From 4 or 5 years old (read aloud) and from 6/7 years old (independent reading)

• Topics covered: Reading independence, emotional awareness (joy, friendship, sharing), humor and wit, creativity, and conviviality.

• Bonus content: A short text in an ideal format to spark laughter before the bedtime story, highly visual comic situations, iconic and colorful illustrations on every page to aid comprehension, and an iconic square format that is easy for little hands to handle.

SAMI AND JULIE CP LEVEL 2 SAMI AND JULIE IN A DISCOVERY CLASS

Join an unforgettable school trip with "Sami and Julie in a Discovery Class", an exciting adventure from the essential Sami and Julie collection. Specially designed for children in CP (Level 2),

this book is perfectly suited for mid-year students who are gaining confidence and reading more fluently. With its short sentences, easy-to-decode words, and lively illustrations, this book allows your child to read their first big adventure away from home completely independently!

• Publisher: Hachette Éducation

• Author: Emmanuelle Massonaud

• Illustration: Théo de Marcousin

• Publication date: January 4, 2017

• Reading age: 6 - 7 years (CP Class - Mid-year)

• Dimensions: 14.8 x 19.5 cm

SAMI AND JULIE FIRST GRADE LEVEL 2 IT IS SNOWING

Celebrate the return of winter with reading and "It Is Snowing!", a frosty and joyful adventure from the essential Sami and Julie collection. Specially designed for children in first grade (Level 2), this book is perfectly suited for mid-year students who are gaining confidence and reading more fluently. With its short sentences, easy-to-decode words, and magical illustrations, this book allows your child to read their first snow story all by themselves!

SAMI AND JULIE FIRST GRADE LEVEL 2 THE ZOO

Go meet the animals with "The Zoo",, a captivating adventure from the must-have collection Sami and Julie.

Specially adapted for children in first grade (Level 2), this book is ideal for students mid-school year who are starting to read more fluently. With its short sentences, appropriate vocabulary, and colorful illustrations, this book allows your child to read their first "big kid" story completely independently and with pleasure!

SAMI AND JULIE LEVEL 3 SAMI AND JULIE, SKI CHAMPIONS

Get your adrenaline pumping with "Sami and Julie, Ski Champions", a snowy adventure from the essential Sami and Julie collection. Specially designed for children in first grade (Level 3), this book is aimed at end-of-year students who have now mastered more fluent and confident reading. With its snowy landscapes, fun slides, and dynamic illustrations, this book is ideal for strengthening young readers' independence while escaping to the mountains!

SAMI AND JULIE FIRST GRADE LEVEL 3 SAMI AND THE FIREFIGHTERS

Follow Sami right in the thick of the action with "Sami and the Firefighters", a fascinating adventure from the essential Sami and Julie collection.

Specially designed for children in first grade (Level 3), this book is aimed at students at the end of the school year who are now reading more fluently and confidently. With its captivating theme, rhythmic sentences, and lively illustrations, this book is ideal for fueling young readers' imaginations while strengthening their independence and love of reading!

SAMI AND JULIE FIRST GRADE LEVEL 1 THE PIRATES

Hoist the sails and set off on an adventure with "The Pirates", a captivating title from the essential Sami and Julie collection. Specially designed for children starting first grade (Level 1), this book is perfectly suited for beginning readers. With very short sentences, simple words to decode, and action-packed illustrations, this book offers a successful, rewarding, and imaginative first experience with independent reading!

MONSIEUR TRANQUILLE - MONSIEUR MADAME

• Publisher: HACHETTE JEUN.
• Collection: MONSIEUR MADAME
• Publication date: 01/09/2021
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  

SAMI AND JULIE CP LEVEL 1 SUPERHEROES

Put on your cape and get ready for a very special mission with "Superheroes", an imaginative adventure from the essential Sami and Julie collection. Specially designed for children starting their first year of CP (Level 1),

this book is perfectly suited for novice readers. With very short sentences, simple words to decode, and colorful, energetic illustrations, this book offers a successful, rewarding, and 100% fun first experience with independent reading!

• Publisher: Hachette Éducation

• Author: Emmanuelle Massonaud

• Illustrator: Théo de Marcousin

• Publication date: January 8, 2020

• Reading age: 6–7 years (CP class – Start of the year)

• Dimensions: 14.8 x 19.5 cm

SAMI ET JULIE NOVEL CE2 - MASKS OFF!

Dive into the heart of a thrilling and mysterious investigation with "Masks Off!", a captivating adventure from the Sami et Julie Roman collection. Specially designed for children in CE2 (third grade),

this book marks an important milestone with a true short novel format, ideal for readers who are now reading completely fluently. With its fast-paced plot, well-structured chapters, and illustrations that accompany the story with wit, this book is perfect for stimulating the imagination, sharpening observational skills, and firmly establishing the joy of reading!

• Publisher: Hachette Éducation

• Author: Emmanuelle Massonaud

• Illustrator: Théo de Marcousin

• Publication date: January 3, 2024

• Reading age: 8 - 9 years (CE2 class)

• Dimensions: 14.8 x 19.5 cm

DISNEY - MARVEL - SPIDER-MAN FIRST GRADE LEVEL 1

Shoot your first webs and protect the city with "Spider-Man", a thrilling adventure from the Disney Marvel – I'm Learning to Read collection. Specially designed for children starting their first year of first grade (Level 1),

this book uses the strength and agility of the famous New York hero to motivate budding readers. With very short sentences, simple words to decode, and action-packed illustrations, this book offers a successful, rewarding, and 100% heroic first experience with independent reading!

• Publisher: Hachette Jeunesse

• Author: Catherine Kalengula (adapted from the characters of Stan Lee)

• Illustration: Disney / Marvel Studios

• Publication date: January 15, 2020

• Reading age: 6 - 7 years (First Grade - Beginning of the Year)

• Dimensions: 14.8 x 19.5 cm

MY FIRST READS PRESCHOOL SPECIAL - LEVEL 2 - THE THREE LITTLE

Beware the big bad wolf and rediscover the classic tale of the "Three Little Pigs", specially adapted for preschool children in the Larousse My First Reads (Level 2) collection. To escape the prowling wolf, three pig brothers decide to build themselves a house. The first chooses straw, the second prefers wood, while the third, more patient and hardworking, builds a sturdy brick house. When the wolf arrives, blowing and letting out terrible cries, will the weakest shelters withstand his fury?

Specially designed for Level 2 (Preschool - Kindergarten), this book gently guides the child toward independence. With very short sentences, simple and accessible vocabulary, large colorful illustrations, and small fun games at the end of the book to check comprehension, it is the perfect book to decode their first words and prepare confidently for starting first grade!

• Publisher: Larousse

• Collection: Larousse My First Reads - Preschool Special

• Level: Level 2 (Kindergarten - Progressive Learning)

• Reading age: From 5 years old (Assisted reading or first decoding)

• Dimensions: Approximately 14 x 19 cm

MES PREMIERS CLASSIQUES LAROUSSE - LES FABLES DE LA FONTAINE - CE1/CE2

Step into the mischievous and imaginative world of Jean de La Fontaine with this collection of "Fables de La Fontaine", specially designed for CE1 and CE2 students as part of the Mes premiers classiques Larousse collection. From the famous face-off between the Crow and the Fox to the memorable race between the Hare and the Tortoise, and the lesson in solidarity between the Grasshopper and the Ant, rediscover these timeless stories in which animals speak and act like humans. Through these short, fast-paced tales, children can enjoy the tricks and flaws of the characters while discovering valuable life lessons and wisdom.

With simplified texts that remain faithful to the original spirit, an airy layout, and large color illustrations, this edition provides ideal support for learning to read independently and developing imagination!

• Publisher: Larousse

• Collection: Mes premiers classiques Larousse

• Original author: Jean de La Fontaine

• Recommended school level: Specially adapted for CE1 / CE2

• Reading age: From 7–8 years old

• Dimensions: Approximately 19.5 x 24 cm

Céleste, ma Planète - Timothée de Fombelle Folio Junior (2009)

Contemporary novel by Timothée de Fombelle for young readers. Environmental awareness through a beautiful story of friendship.

While sailing around the world with his parents, Michael falls into the sea. When he regains consciousness, he finds himself on a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific with his dog! How can they survive without food or shelter? But the island is not uninhabited, and a mysterious stranger seems to be watching over Michael. This is the beginning of an adventure and a friendship that the young boy will never forget...

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE

A biting, funny adventure full of tricks in the jungle!

A joyful and engaging introduction to the world of reading with the most voraciously wicked crocodile of all! Specially designed for children aged 5 and up, this book offers a playful and captivating first encounter with dark humor and the joy of storytelling. At the age when children begin to listen to or read their first grown-up stories, discovering books should not be a rigid exercise, but a game of hide-and-seek. Alongside this big green glutton and the kind animals of the forest, your little one will awaken to the pleasure of words at their own pace and with complete confidence.

The approach of this picture book is perfectly suited to the skills and imagination of young children. Each page features the Enormous Crocodile's ultra-secret (and completely failed) attack plans through large, colorful, tender, and ironic illustrations by Quentin Blake. The child has fun spotting the crocodile hidden under his absurd disguises, learns to anticipate the twists and turns of the story, and savors the camaraderie of the other animals who unite to save the children. It is the perfect educational tool to stimulate language, enrich their vocabulary of humor, and gently lay the very first foundations of reading for pleasure!

Book Features

• Type of book: Children's picture book / Modern humorous tale

• Collection: Folio Cadet / Roald Dahl Picture Books (Éditions Gallimard Jeunesse)

• Recommended level: Preschool (Kindergarten) / Early Primary School (First Grade)

• Recommended age: 5 years and up

• Topics covered: Shared or independent reading, narrative camaraderie (dramatic irony: the child knows more than the crocodile), mutual aid, solidarity, and the distinction between good and evil.

• Bonus content: Quentin Blake's iconic and dynamic illustrations, a rhythmic text ideal for reading aloud, and funny, repetitive lines that the child will enjoy memorizing and acting out!

MIDNIGHT TALES

A feast of unusual and magical stories in the heart of the night!

A flavorful and mysterious introduction to the world of storytelling with one of the greatest storytellers of the 20th century! Specially designed to captivate young readers and lovers of fine literature, this work offers a sensory and philosophical encounter with the power of words. At an age when the imagination needs to be nourished by powerful stories, reading these tales should not be a mere exercise, but a grand banquet for the mind. Accompanied by eccentric characters, dreaming sailors, and surprising creatures, the reader awakens to the magic of everyday life and the oddity of the world, at their own pace and with a mischievous spirit.

The approach of this collection by Michel Tournier is exceptionally rich, blending a writing style of great purity with biting irony. Faithful to the tradition of the "midnight" — that meal taken in the middle of the night —, each tale presents a modern fable or a revisited legend through poetic, gourmand, and humorous imagery. The reader learns to read between the lines, enjoys decoding the symbols hidden behind the marvelous, and enriches their vocabulary thanks to a finely crafted language. It is the ideal reading material to stimulate the imagination, refine the taste for storytelling, and quietly lay the foundations for solid civic and philosophical reflection!

Book features

• Type of work: Collection of contemporary tales and philosophical fables

• Collection: Contemporary Classics / Young Readers

• Recommended level: Middle school (Ideal for 6th and 7th grade / Subject of study: The monster, the marvelous, or the tale)

• Recommended age: 11 years and up

• Topics covered: 20th-century French literature, rewriting of myths and traditional tales, the art of short storytelling, symbolism, and the awakening of critical thinking.

• Bonus content: Adapted educational guide (analysis prompts for each tale), thematic vocabulary notebook (the table, the night, the journey), and playful writing workshops to learn how to write your own tale.

Claudine de Lyon - Historical Young Adult Novel

Captivating historical fiction to discover an era while developing a love of reading.

The Imaginary Invalid - Level A2

Molière's classic adapted for level A2. Simplified text to discover French theatre.

The Ink Drinker - Young Adult Fantasy Novel

An original fantasy story to spark imagination and a love of books.