Fanfou, an outgoing and gregarious elephant, arrives from France for an adventure-filled tour through picturesque Louisiana. With his new friends, Paul and Louise, Fanfou explores New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, and Lafayette. The three friends also visit a plantation, attend a rodeo, and camp in Kisatchie Forest.
This book has been developed to promote basic oral and written French skills. An English translation is included.
About the Author
André-Paul Pérales is a French-language supervisor at Louisiana State University in Alexandria. Using his knowledge of the French language, Pérales creates a story that children will love to read again and again, all the while enhancing their French language skills.
About the Illustrator
Christian Jarlov is a French teacher in Louisiana’s acclaimed CODOFIL program. His illustrations add charm and humor to this delightful story.
FANFOU DANS LES BAYOUS
Les Aventures d’un Elephant Bilingue en Louisiane
The Adventures of a Bilingual Elephant in Louisiana
By André-Paul Pérales
Illustrated by Christian Jarlov
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / French
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Elephants
40 pp. 8 1/2 x 11
B/W Illus. English translation
ISBN: 9780882893785 pb (F)
Also available on CD
1 CD In French
Running time: 30 minutes
ISBN: 9781589807042
Also available for download
Running time: 30 minutes
ISBN: 9781589808195 mp3