Léo et Anton

 Français Seconde Langue (FSL)

Livre en Français  (meme si la 4e de couverture est en anglais) 

Anton is different: a mouse that isn’t afraid of cats. He lives in the forest in Québec, Canada with his mom and dad. But Anton is not happy. He doesn’t have any friends. And because his father fears he will get attacked by a cat, Anton is not allowed to explore the forest alone. How will Anton be able to make friends? Will he venture alone into the forest, against his father’s wishes? Anton’s fearlessness could get him into trouble or… it could help him find friends!

Novice French Reader

Approximately 2,200 total words

Approximately 180 unique words

Anton est différent : une souris qui n'a pas peur des chats. Il vit dans la forêt au Québec, au Canada, avec son papa et sa maman. Mais Anton n'est pas heureux. Il n'a pas d'amis. Et comme son père a peur qu'il se fasse attaquer par un chat, Anton n'a pas le droit d'explorer la forêt seul. Comment Anton pourra-t-il se faire des amis ? Va-t-il s'aventurer seul dans la forêt, contre la volonté de son père ? L'intrépidité d'Anton pourrait lui attirer des ennuis ou... l'aider à se faire des amis !

Theresa Marrama has been teaching French to both middle and high school students since 2007. She lives in Northern New York. Since the age of 15, she has had a passion for language and culture. This passion has only continued to grow since she has stepped into the classroom! 

Theresa is also a published CI author! She specializes in writing comprehensible readers in both French and Spanish. She has books available in German as well. She believes in the power of reading, and wants her students, as well as students everywhere, to be totally engaged and empowered to learn through reading.  You can check out her novels if you click on the bookstore link above.  These novels will connect with your students as they cover a range of topics, cultures, life lessons, life choices and so much more!