5-minute fairy tales in French
Classic contes retold in short, simple French sentences for children ages 3–7 who are just starting French as a Second Language or French Immersion. Each tale reads aloud in about five minutes and comes with the key words and three questions to ask afterwards.
Le Petit Chaperon Rouge
Little Red Riding Hood
A gentle five-minute retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, with simple French sentences a beginner reader can follow out loud.
Les Trois Petits Cochons
The Three Little Pigs
Three little pigs, three little houses, and lots of repetition — perfect for early French immersion listeners who love to join in.
Boucle d'Or
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Big, medium, small: Boucle d'Or is the tidiest way to teach size words and the words for breakfast, chairs, and beds in French.
Le Vilain Petit Canard
The Ugly Duckling
A kind, calm story about growing up and belonging, with farm and pond vocabulary for beginning French readers.
La Petite Poule Rousse
The Little Red Hen
A repetitive question-and-answer tale — « Qui veut m'aider ? » — that gets whole classes chanting along in French.
Le Loup et les Sept Chevreaux
The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats
Counting to seven, hiding places, and a happy ending — a lively five-minute tale for counting practice in French.
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