Kids' Books About France

Want to introduce your kids to France and famous landmarks like the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and the Pont Neuf without leaving your couch? These books are just the ticket. From spunky girls lake Madeline and Eloise to brave, compassionate dogs like Hudson, who zips around Paris on a Vespa, the characters in these books will give kids a glimpse of France and French food and culture through their exciting adventures. There are a couple of biographies and some historical novels, too. To find more out-of-the ordinary reads, check out our Great Books for Summer Travel and Adventure Books.

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Adele & Simon

age 4+

Instant classic is like a kid tour of 1900s Paris.

By: Barbara McClintock (2006)
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Anatole (50th Anniversary Edition)

age 4+

Well-aged tale of an epicurean mouse.

By: Eve Titus (2006)
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Antoinette

age 4+

Fun with pups in Paris as girl pooch saves the day.

By: Kelly DiPucchio (2017)
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Eloise in Paris

age 4+

Eloise's enthusiasm for Paris is delightful.

By: Kay Thompson (1958)
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Madeline

age 4+

Rhyming classic is a sure winner with kids.

By: Ludwig Bemelmans (1977)
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Madeline and the Bad Hat

age 4+

A little heavy-handed, but still a charming book.

By: Ludwig Bemelmans (1957)
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Madeline and the Old House in Paris

age 4+

Madeline helps a ghost get his wish in charming tale.

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Madeline's Rescue

age 4+

An exciting adventure in humorous verse.

By: Ludwig Bemelmans (1953)
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Jazz Age Josephine

age 4+

Jazzy bio of Josephine Baker inspiring, bittersweet.

By: Jonah Winter (2012)
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Hudson in Provence: Paris-Chien, Book 2

age 4+

Hudson tries to be a working dog in South-of-France romp.

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Paris-Chien: Adventures of an Expat Dog: Paris-Chien, Book 1

age 4+

Terrier adapts to new Paris home in charming dog tale.

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Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris: Paris-Chien, Book 3

age 5+

Dog helps homeless pup in charming Paris adventure.

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I, Crocodile

age 6+

Kids love funny crocodile and outrageous citizens.

By: Fred Marcellino (1999)
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Linnea in Monet's Garden

age 6+

Wonderful intro to art and Monet through a kid's eyes.

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The Story of Diva and Flea

age 6+

Beautiful art befits charming friendship story set in Paris.

By: Mo Willems (2015)
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Django: World's Greatest Jazz Guitarist

age 7+

Moving bio of jazz guitarist has poetic text, gorgeous art.

By: Bonnie Christensen (2009)
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Mac Undercover: Mac B., Kid Spy, Book 1

age 7+

Rollicking spy adventure is loaded with humor.

By: Mac Barnett (2018)
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A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

age 8+

Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.

By: Kathryn Littlewood (2013)
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Rooftoppers

age 8+

Soaring, quirky adventure has unforgettable characters.

By: Katherine Rundell (2013)
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Monstrous Devices

age 9+

Toy robots come to life in fun, creepy European adventure.

By: Damien Love (2018)