Benny and Penny in Just Pretend (French-English)

Author: Geoffrey Hayes
Hardcover: 96 page(s)
Age Range: 4 - 8
Ontario curriculum: French As a Second Language - Reading

Book Description:

How can Benny pretend to be a brave pirate when his pesky little sister, Penny, wants to tag along and is always asking for a hug? He tries to lose her, but when he does, he starts to feel a little lost himself. Penny proves her bravery and saves Benny from a bug. They hug as Benny explains he was only pretending she bugged him.

Veteran children-???+-?-+s book author and illustrator Geoffrey Hayes returns to his childhood love of comics, bringing unforgettable characters to life. With rare warmth and humor, he insightfully catches the essence of the bonds and tensions that unite siblings.

The story, told in comics format, use a simplified vocabulary appropriate to new readers. Now, in a futher innovation, the two parallel readings available in this bilingual edition allow the child to read and inhabit the story in French or in English, going back-and-forth as he or she pleases. A unique and fun way to experience another language with depth and texture!