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NOEL: Christmas Books

GF0729 - LE LIVRE DE NOËL $57.95
N. Cretin. 144 pp, 244 color illustrations. ISBN:9782082007290
Discover how French people celebrate Christmas. You will find a multitude of traditions ranging from the Advent, the Candlemas, the Christmas tree and cookies to Christian nativity scenes and various customs inherited from pagan traditions as well as anecdotes.

TD1388 - LIVRE D’ACTIVITES DE NOEL AMUSANTES $27.95
P. Perrier, Softcover, 50pp, Beginning -Intermediate levels ISBN:9780756003692
Designed for the 1st or 2nd year of French study, the activities presented here will expose your students to the cultural traditions in French-speaking countries while helping reinforce French grammar rules, vocabulary, and writing skills. Presented in French and English, these activities will make French fun by using Christmas carols, recipes and crafts.

NT025 - CHRISTMAS IN FRANCE (English Text). $14.95
ISBN:9780844210049
This book highlights the unique and universal in the Christmas celebration of France. Historical and secular roots of the Christmas traditions are traced, along with the folk art associated with the holiday. Traditional Christmas carols (complete with scores) and craft projects encourage creativity and enhance musical and foreign language skills in the students. Clearly written and beautifully illustrated, this book will help your students understand and enjoy the traditions of France.

TD800 - FRENCH CHRISTMAS BINGO $19.95
Deck the classroom with Christmas spirit as you learn about French cultural traditions while building vocabulary! This game includes 25 flashcards, 30 game cards, and a suggestions sheet for alternative games.

EC6051 - LE NOËL DE MAX $24.95
R. Wells, Hardcover. ISBN:9782211013031
Max wants to stay up on Christmas Eve to see Santa Claus, even though Marie tells him that nobody has ever seen Santa.

EC2761 - NOËL DE SAPIN $25.95
M. Gay, hardcover, 24 pp. ISBN:9782211027618
Bright, vibrant color illustrations will attract the young French student. One to two sentences on every other page use all forms of simple tense verbs.

HA0010 - BABAR ET LE PÈRE-NOËL $13.50
Hardcover, 26 pp. ISBN:9782010025495
The enchanting elephant and his adventures with Father Christmas. ISBN:9782010025495

FO8864 - LA MAGIE DE NOËL $13.50
C. Moore, A. Lobel. ISBN:9782070548866
Enjoy the magic of "The Night before Christmas" in French.

GA6336 - JOYEUX NOËL, PIERRE LAPIN $19.95
ISBN:9782070556335
Merry Christmas Peter Rabbit!

HA562X - LE NOËL DE FRANKLIN $10.50
ISBN:9782013925624
Franklin's Christmas.

HA6671 - LE PREMIER NOËL DE PADDINGTON $10.95
M. Bond. Softcover. 96 pp. ISBN:9782012006676
Paddington experiences his first Christmas. A story full of surprises and discoveries!

EC6361 - LE LOUP-NOËL $23.95
M. Gay. Hardcover, 38 pp. ISBN:9782211074551
The Loup-Blanc pups don't understand why Santa Claus doesn't come to see them. Loup-Blanc thus decides to go into town in search of Christmas gifts. place blurb here

IF0158 - L'IMAGERIE DE NOEL $26.50
E. Beaumont. Hardcover, 136 pp. ISBN:9782215060154
Children of all ages will learn the history of Christmas and how it is celebrated all over the world.

EC6136 - LA LETTRE DU PÈRE-NOËL $24.95
Y. Tanno & M. Taruishi. Hardcover, 28 pp. ISBN:9782211019484
Mailman Mouse has a letter from Santa Claus in his mail bag, but the snow has washed away the address. To whom did Santa write?

MDS3884 - SNOOPY-SPÉCIAL NOËL $18.95
M. Schulz. Softcover, 47 pp. ISBN:9782205053883
Join Snoopy and the Peanuts gang as they find gifts, decorate trees, and make merry in this collection of colorful, funny, and witty cartoons.

TD144A - POISSON D’AVRIL ACTIVITY PACKET $14.50
L. Kennedy
Have fun celebrating the “Poisson D’Avril”! Your students’ minds will be sparked with interest in the games, puzzles, word-searches and much more included in this packet.. Joyeux “Poisson D’Avril”!!!

DC0442 - NOËL CHEZ ERNEST ET CÉLESTINE $29.95
G. Vincent, hardcover. ISBN:9782203553361
A heartwarming story about the love and friendship, rather than the money, it takes to create a wonderful Christmas.

Traditional Christmas and New Year's Cards

Add flair to your holiday season. Send a French greeting card to your friends, or attach a French gift tag to your holiday "CADEAUX". These cards and tags make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers. For your convenience, the following packages of brightly colored and authentically designed postcards and tags are available:

  • Package E: 3 Assorted Joyeux Noël cards with Envelopes. $ 2.75
  • Package F: 3 Assorted Bonne Année cards with Envelopes. $ 2.75

HA3142 - C'EST HALLOWEEN! $10.95
C. Murphy. Board book. ISBN:9782226113146
On Halloween, the glow glitter of jack-o-lanterns light the paths of trick-of-treaters of all ages. In this board book for young readers, the ghouls and ghosts of Halloween sparkle and shine!

MDS4365 - MES COMPTINES POUR HALLOWEEN $14.50
C. Renaud. Hardcover, 32pp. ISBN:9782215044369
Welcome to a land where a vampire can be a vegetarien, a ghost is afraid of mice, and monsters make meals. Perfect for beginning readers, this charmingly illustrated book of stories and songs will delight and enchant any little goblin!

HA1410 - CAMILLE FAIT TROP PEUR $9.95
J. Duquennoy. Softcover, 24pp. ISBN:9782226141019
Squeletta, Sorciéra, Fantomella, Dracula..so many costumes, but Camille cannot decide upon which one to wear for Halloween! She decides to dress the pumpkins instead!


Easter

SO4790 - L'ECUREUIL DE PAQUES $32.50
U. Weigelt. Hardcover. ISBN:9783314214790
The Easter Rabbit is getting ready to pick up the eggs and hide them from the children. But when he gets to the henhouse, the squirrel has already taken them with him: from now on, he will deliver them. The Easter rabbit is very angry. How is he going to get back his job?

SO6394 - LA PETITE POULE NOIRE $32.50
M. Schlossmacher. Hardcover, 23 pp. ISBN:9783314216398
In the henhouse, every hen is white, except one. She is all black and her eggs are in funny shapes. But on Easter, the King notices her and acknowledges her peculiarity. A charming tale that shows that being different is not a flaw.

SO7743 - FLOCON ET LE LAPIN DE PAQUES $32.50
K. Siegenthaler. Softcover. ISBN:9783314207747
Flocon has made a decision: he wants to become the Easter Rabbit. But it is not so easy when you are a little bit clumsy. Luckily, Mama rabbit has a solution to cheer them up.

ML9328 - LA PETITE SOURIS, LE PERE NOEL, ET LE LAPIN DE PAQUES $25.95
M. Dufeutrel. Hardcover, 28pp.ISBN:9782841139323
The Tooth Fairy Mouse makes friends with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. They encounter some odd mishaps and confusion along the way! An original holiday story perfect for pre-K to first grade readers.

HA8195 - JOYEUSES PAQUES, PETITES BETES! $27.50
D. Carter. Softcover, pop-up book, 14pp. ISBN:9782226118196
The Easter bells are ringing! In the colorful eggs hide all sorts of little creatures and many wonderful surprises! Young readers will love the fun pop-ups and learning new French words.

HT4169 - UN CADEAU POUR PAQUES $21.95
C. Hol. Hardcover, 20pp. ISBN:9782218754166
Helped by Cleo, Bunny will give the Easter eggs that he decorated all by himself to all of his friends! His generosity is largely rewarded. A warm tale perfect for Pre-K to 2nd grade readers.

EC0836 - MAX ET LA POULE EN CHOCOLAT $13.50
R. Wells.Softcover, 32 pp. ISBN:9782211020831
Max and Ruby are going on an Easter egg hunt. Whoever finds the most eggs will win the chocolate chicken! The color and funny illustrations make this tale enjoyable for the young readers ages from 3 to 5.

HA4577 - MINI-LOUP ET LE LAPIN DE PAQUES $11.50
Hardcover, 32pp. ISBN:9782012234574
The Easter Rabbit broke his leg. Mini-Loup and his friends are going to help him deliver the eggs.

HA0093 - JOYEUSES PAQUES, MIMI! $11.95
L. Cousins. Softcover, 12pp.ISBN:9782226150370
On Easter day, Mimi hides pretty Easter eggs with chocolate surprises for her friends. One, two, three, the treasure hunt begins! Beginning readers will love the stickers and colorful illustrations in this lively book.

UD9908 - PÉNÉLOPE, LA POULE DE PAQUES $11.95
Hardcover. ISBN:9782081609907
It is Easter day and Pénélope, the chocolate chicken, is hiding in a birdbath, dreaming of being the last found and being crowned the "Queen of Easter". However, nobody finds her. This starts a long wait under the heat of the sun. Not good for a chocolate chicken!

CA5690 - LA POULE QUI VOULAIT PONDRE DES OEUFS DE PAQUES $4.95
Softcover, 21 pp. ISBN:9782203105690
Enjoy this enchanting story about a hen who wants to lay eggs in chocolate. She thinks that eating a lot of chocolate will help her but it does not. She asks the farmer for support. Find out what he does.

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