La petite encyclopédie des animaux – French Children’s Book | Ages 3-6 (PS–MS)

What makes an animal different from a plant? Who lives in the savannah, how does a bird take flight and what happens when animals fall in love? La petite encyclopédie des animaux presents clear, fun answers to 150 such questions, inviting young readers into the fascinating world of animals and nature.

Story highlights

• Short, clear-text answers to nearly 150 questions children ask about animals, habitats and nature.

• Richly illustrated with vivid artwork and designed to engage children aged 3-6 with questions like “What is an animal?” or “How does a bird fly?”

• Explores animal lives, ecosystems and environmental protection in an age-appropriate and exciting way.

• Large format (68 pages, approx. 210 × 230 mm) that makes it comfortable for shared reading or preschool-time exploration.

Perfect for

• Curious children ages 3-6 who love animals and the outdoors.

• Families introducing vocabulary in French and sparking wonder about the natural world.

• Preschools, daycare centres and bilingual programs looking for a visually appealing French animal encyclopedia.

• Gift-givers seeking a beautifully designed French-language nonfiction book full of discovery.

Product details

• Title: La petite encyclopédie des animaux

• Author: Sophie Lamoureux

• Illustrator: A collective of illustrators

• Publisher: Gallimard Jeunesse — Collection Mes premières découvertes / La petite encyclopédie

• Format: Hardcover (or bound) 68 pages, approx. 210 × 230 mm

• Publication date: 05 October 2017

• ISBN: 978-2-07-508194-8

• Language: French

Educational value

• Builds early French vocabulary about animals, nature and environmental concepts.

• Encourages observation, curiosity and discussion: “Where does this animal live?” “How does it behave?”

• Supports early science and nature literacy for bilingual or French-immersion homes and classrooms.

• Offers an accessible nonfiction format for young readers exploring non-fiction in French for the first time.

Qu'est-ce qu'un animal ? Qui habite dans la savane ? Comment s'envole un oiseau ? Que font les animaux quand ils sont amoureux ? Une exploration passionnante du règne animal, des milieux naturels, de la vie des animaux et des dangers qui les menacent.