La Fabuleuse mélodie de Frédéric Petitpin
- Publisher
- The Secret Mountain
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2013
- Category
- Music, General
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 5
- Recommended Grade
- p to k
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9782923163307
- Publish Date
- Apr 2013
- List Price
- $22.95
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Description
P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship, family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language.P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Oh, that darn Frédéric—he’ll do anything to get out of learning how to play an instrument, much to the chagrin of his loving parents who named him after the great Chopin. One day however, the little fellow falls under the spell of his sister’s youth orchestra conductor and owns up to his name by spinning some magic and writing a fabulous song. Many of the songs on the accompanying CD are rooted in the style of a musical and feature tunes such as “Fou de vous, les dinosaures!” (Crazy for the Dinosaurs), “Un bouton sur le joli nez de Sara” (The Pimple of Lovely Sara's Nose), and “La cuillère enchantée” (The Enchanted Spoon).
About the authors
Don Gillmor’s most recent book To the River won the 2019 Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction. He is the author of a two-volume history of Canada, Canada: A People’s History, which won the Libris Award, and two other books of non-fiction, The Desire of Every Living Thing and I Swear by Apollo. He has written three critically acclaimed novels – Kanata, Mount Pleasant and Long Change – as well as nine books for children, two of which were nominated for a Governor General’s Award. He has won twelve National Magazine Awards, including the Outstanding Achievement Award. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two children.
MARIE-LOUISE GAY has achieved international acclaim as an author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won many awards, including two Governor General’s awards, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Marie-Louise’s very popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. Her recent books include Any Questions? and Short Stories for Little Monsters. She lives in Montreal. marielouisegay.com
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Editorial Reviews
"Don Gillmor's sensitive storytelling along with Davy Gallant and Michelle Campagne's songwriting create a package that is everything but childish." —Kariboo magazine
“I fell under Frédéric Petitpin’s spell.” —Lurelu magazine
"The illustrations are gentle and fresh, adding considerably to the story. Bravo!" —Éducation Musicale
