Le géant de la forêt (Hardcover)

Le géant de la forêt By Helio Ziskind, Pierre Pratt (Illustrator) Cover Image

Le géant de la forêt (Hardcover)

By Helio Ziskind, Pierre Pratt (Illustrator)

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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.

 

Delightful illustrations and catchy songs combine to give young minds a reminder on the significance of taking care of the environment

 

This musical journey tells the story of the Jequitiba, a giant and ancient tree in the heart of Brazil whose life has become seriously threatened. With a little help from a singing superstar rooster and his friends—three chickens, a horse and a little boy—we discover that miracles really do happen. With exquisite illustrations and 17 original songs written by Hélio Ziskind and sung by Bïa, Monica Freire, and Georges Moustaki, amongst others, this book provides children with an important message about conservation.

Hélio Ziskind is a songwriter and record producer. He was one of the originating members of the legendary 1970s Brazilian band Rumo and has been a regular on the popular children’s show Cocorico and has won four Sharp awards for his children’s recordings. Pierre Pratt is an illustrator and the a past winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, the TD Award for Canadian children’s and youth literature, the Mr. Christie Book Award, the UNICEF prize, and the Golden Apple Award. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.

Product Details ISBN: 9782923163369
ISBN-10: 2923163362
Publisher: La Montagne Secrète
Publication Date: April 1st, 2014
Pages: 48
Language: English