Le petit ours gris de la Mauricie
- Publisher
- The Secret Mountain
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2014
- Category
- Bears, Music
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- k to 2
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9782924217177
- Publish Date
- Apr 2014
- 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>A beloved French–Canadian singer tells the story of an adventurous young bearP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal> P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>A small bear, ignoring the advice of his parents, chooses to spend the winter away from the family’s den. As his journey begins and before the cold sets in, the bear lives a life of ease, singing and dancing with his new friends the birds, the foxes, and deer. But the spring is still far away and the bear soon discovers why the rest of his family hibernates for winter. The story by Félix Leclerc is accompanied by an audio CD with 10 songs from the award-winning singer-songwriter Edgar Bori.
About the authors
Marie Lafrance est née à Québec. Après des études en graphisme et un long séjour aux États-Unis, elle décide de se consacrer à l'illustration. Ses œuvres lui ont valu des nominations au prix du Gouverneur général et elle a remporté le Prix Ruth et Sylvia Schwartz de littérature jeunesse pour le livre Une poule pour Izzy Pippik qu'elle a illustré. Marie vit à Montréal.
MARIE LAFRANCE has spent her whole life drawing pictures, at first to keep from biting her nails, then for magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards and board games. Now she illustrates picture books, including The Lady with the Books, Oscar Lives Next Door, and Bunny the Brave War Horse. Her book A Hen for Izzy Pippik won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award. Marie lives in Montreal, Quebec.
