Kids' Books About France

Last updated: February 19, 2025

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.

Barbara McClintock Picture Book (2006)

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Anatole (50th Anniversary Edition)

age 4+

Well-aged tale of an epicurean mouse.

Eve Titus Picture Book (2006)

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Antoinette

age 4+

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

Kelly DiPucchio Picture Book (2017)

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Eloise in Paris

age 4+

Eloise's enthusiasm for Paris is delightful.

Kay Thompson Picture Book (1958)

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Escargot and the Seach for Spring book cover: A cute snail in French striped shirt amid spring flowers with white bunny

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Escargot and the Search for Spring

age 4+

Adorable snail makes a furry friend in cute spring romp.

Dashka Slater Picture Book (2024)

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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.

Jackie Clark Mancuso Picture Book (2015)

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Jazz Age Josephine

age 4+

Jazzy bio of Josephine Baker inspiring, bittersweet.

Jonah Winter Picture Book (2012)

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Madeline

age 4+

Rhyming classic is a sure winner with kids.

Ludwig Bemelmans Family Life (1977)

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Madeline and the Bad Hat

age 4+

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

Ludwig Bemelmans Picture Book (1957)

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Madeline and the Old House in Paris

age 4+

Madeline helps a ghost get his wish in charming tale.

John Bemelmans Marciano Picture Book (2013)

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Madeline's Rescue

age 4+

An exciting adventure in humorous verse.

Ludwig Bemelmans Picture Book (1953)

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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.

Jackie Clark Mancuso Picture Book (2013)

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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.

Jackie Clark Mancuso Picture Book (2018)

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I, Crocodile

age 6+

Kids love funny crocodile and outrageous citizens.

Fred Marcellino Picture Book (1999)

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Linnea in Monet's Garden

age 6+

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

Christina Bjork , Lena Anderson Arts (2012)

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The Story of Diva and Flea

age 6+

Beautiful art befits charming friendship story set in Paris.

Mo Willems For Beginning Readers (2015)

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Django: World's Greatest Jazz Guitarist

age 7+

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

Bonnie Christensen Biography (2009)

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Mac Undercover: Mac B., Kid Spy, Book 1

age 7+

Rollicking spy adventure is loaded with humor.

Mac Barnett Adventure (2018)

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A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

age 8+

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

Kathryn Littlewood Fantasy (2013)

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Rooftoppers

age 8+

Soaring, quirky adventure has unforgettable characters.

Katherine Rundell Adventure (2013)

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