How to Have a Bonne Rentrée: Elliott Goes to School en français - Paperback

by Kristy Maan (Author), Lola Usupova (Illustrator), Amy Warr (Author)

Starting school is a big adventure, especially when it's happening en français!

Join Elliott as he experiences his first week of French school in How to Have a Bonne Rentrée: Elliott Goes to School en français, a fun, rhyming story created to help young children feel more prepared and confident about starting school in French.

As Elliott explores his new classroom, meets his teacher and classmates, and navigates the emotions of starting school, young readers are introduced to useful French words and phrases they may actually hear and use throughout their school day.

Perfect for children preparing for French school or French immersion, this bilingual story helps families:

- Learn useful French school and classroom vocabulary
- Talk about the emotions that can come with starting school
- Practise French together, even when parents don't speak French
- Build confidence before that exciting first day
- Make French learning feel fun and connected to everyday life

French words are highlighted throughout the story, while direct English-French translations are clearly identified to make learning approachable for the whole family.

And the learning doesn't stop when the story ends! QR codes inside the book give families access to recordings of songs featured throughout the story, plus a recorded read-aloud for additional French pronunciation support.

Written by Canadian French educator and maman of three bilingual boys Amy Warr, alongside co-author Kristy Maan, How to Have a Bonne Rentrée was created for families who want to give their little French learner an extra boost of confidence before starting school.

Whether your child is beginning French immersion, attending a French-language school, or simply learning French at home, Elliott's first week is a wonderful way to practise, prepare, and get excited for la rentrée!

Already met Elliott in How to Make Un Ami? Keep an eye out for a familiar friend.