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Library News - December 2022
This month, we have received many donations and we thank you very much! The vast majority of these books are for children or teenagers, so they will be used in our activities and will help spread the learning of French for the families who borrow them!
To make you want to come and discover them, here is a small selection:
Sophie Germain:the hidden woman of mathematics - Syvlie Dodeller
audience: teenagers.
A book from l’école des loisirsas part of our collective subscription. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to receive their collections too!
Sophie Germain is a 19th century mathematician, a pioneer who made her way in the scientific world thanks to her determination and nerve and who became the first woman to be awarded by the Academy of Sciences. A success story? Not really. In spite of her audacity and talent, Sophie Germain, the hidden woman of maths, will soon fall back into oblivion. It is time for her to enter the light!
Où je l’ai mis? -Benoît Charlat
audience: young children.
The french daycare Les étoiles de mer, has offered us many wonderful books for the little ones (0 to 5 years old) Among them, this fantastic book, which was a real success during our last workshop Mini-Franco Fun
Mama kangaroo digs in her big pocket. Where did I put it ? she repeats. She finds a ball, a bottle, an umbrella, a shoe... But, what is she looking for?
A book that takes us from surprise to surprise!
Le petit sapin de Noël – Sabine Minssieux, Susanna Ronchi
audience: children
We couldn't end our December selection without showing you a seasonal book!
«Pourquoi suis-je toujours tout seul le jour de Noël, se lamentait le petit sapin, alors que tous les autres sapins réveillonnent au milieu des jouets?»
Saddened by the lament of the tree, that year Santa's toys decided to give their friend a wonderful gift...
Discover this magical tale, enriched with glitter and printed on embossed paper.
Library is open for free to all AFN members and is enriched each month thanks to your donations!
Thank you!
