Bien vivre tous ensemble – French Children’s Book | Ages 2–5 (PS–MS)

When children learn to live well with others – sharing, caring, and smiling together – everyday becomes more joyful. Bien vivre tous ensemble gently invites little readers to explore how kindness, respect and simple neighbourhood caring create happier homes and communities. 

Story highlights

• A warm, beautifully illustrated board-style picture book by Catherine Dolto and Colline Faure‑Poirée, with artwork by Frédérick Mansot — part of the Mine de rien series. 

• Clear, simple French text describing everyday social behaviors: sharing toys, welcoming friends, helping others, respecting differences.

• Soft, inviting illustrations portray babies and toddlers in familiar settings (home, playground, garden) — making it easy for young children to connect.

• Designed for ages 2-5, ideal for early readers, toddlers, parents and caregivers introducing social-emotional concepts in French.

Perfect for

• Little ones ages 2–5 who are learning to live with friends and siblings and exploring emotions and cooperation.

• French-speaking families, bilingual homes or preschool settings looking for a gentle introduction to living together positively.

• Nursery schools, toddler reading circles, bilingual childcare programmes needing a visually-rich, social-skills focused French book.

• Gift-buyers seeking a charming, meaningful picture book in French that emphasises community and kindness.

Product details

• Title: Bien vivre tous ensemble

• Author: Catherine Dolto; Illustrator: Frédérick Mansot; Text collaboration: Colline Faure-Poirée 

• Publisher: Gallimard Jeunesse – Collection Mine de rien / Giboulées 

• Format: Illustrated children’s book, 28 pages, approx. 165 × 175 mm 

• Publication date: 03 September 2015 

• ISBN: 978-2-07-066744-4 

• Language: French

Educational value

• Encourages social-emotional development: reading about sharing, caring, and community helps toddlers and preschoolers build empathy and language around feelings.

• Builds foundational French vocabulary tied to everyday life and relationships — ideal for young listeners and early readers in French/bilingual contexts.

• Fosters inclusion and respect: the text highlights living well with others, acknowledging differences and gentle cooperation — perfect for classrooms or home settings teaching kindness.

• Supports read-aloud interaction: parents or educators can pause to ask “How would you feel? What would you do?” and encourage children’s participation in French dialogue.

Mine de rien, quand on vit bien avec tous ceux qui nous entourent, ça rend heureux !