Le petit chien de laine

Description

Author: Daunais, Lionel

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 36

Release Date: 02-07-2012

Details: ReviewA meticulous musical production and lots of humor. Paris MmesFor the whole family. Le FigaroOnce again, the guest list of singers is as attractive as convincing. La Presse de MontralProduct DescriptionThis 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 multi-cultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language.In the title song and story of this musical collection, a stuffed, woolen puppy falls victim to famished mites after having been left at home alone while his parents go to see an exhibit of humans at a local park. Upon their return, they discover his red, soggy, cotton tail on the floor and are faced with the challenge of putting him back together. Lionel Daunaiss lighthearted rendition of this song was a popular radio favorite in French-speaking Canada in the 1950s. The additional 12 songs in this storybook-music CD are off-the-wall fun for the whole family, full of clever word play and many strange creatures, including a bird who is part kangaroo and part rooster, a tortoise named Sue who goes around town without a shell, and a hard-headed hammer who has gone bonkers.About the AuthorAs a baritone, composer and lyricist and, later, as a stage director, Lionel Daunais (1901-1982) had an undeniable influence on the musical society of his time. For more than half a century, he was one of the chief artisans of the lyric scene and, as such, has helped many Quebec talents emerge. He received many awards including the Canadian Music Council Medal, the Calixa-Lavalle Music Award and, posthumously, the Denise-Pelletier Award. In 2006, he was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.Marie Lafrance has become one of Qubec? best-known children? book illustrators, having received great critical acclaim for the albums Le Grand voyage de monsieur Caca (Les 400 Coups), La fe des bonbons (Dominique et Cie) and La Diablesse and the Baby (Annick Press) for which she was a Governor General? Literary Award finalist.

EAN: 9782923163208

Languages: French

Binding: Hardcover

Item Condition: New