Books we read

Every story is chosen to spark curiosity and imagination — and matched to the group's grade level so reading always feels doable and fun.

Stack of French children's books used in Bright Readers Club sessionsFrench picture books including the T'choupi series

Grades 1–2

4 titles

Short stories and picture books with lots of pictures to talk about.

T'choupi chez le docteur

Thierry Courtin

T'choupi à l'école

Thierry Courtin

Le loup qui voulait changer de couleur

Orianne Lallemand

L'école maternelle

Mes p'tits docs · Milan

Grades 3–4

4 titles

First chapter books and comics that build reading stamina.

Ariol — Le coq sportif

Emmanuel Guibert & Marc Boutavant

Dog Man — Seigneur des Puces

Dav Pilkey

La grande aventure de la petite Taupe

Orianne Lallemand & Claire Frossard

J'aime pas les réglages !

Haydé

Grades 5–6

4 titles

Longer stories with bigger ideas to discuss together.

Le Petit Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Mortelle Adèle — Tout ça finira mal

Mr Tan & Diane Le Feyer

Ella enquête

Cece Bell

La fougueuse petite Olive

Marie Desplechin & Magali Le Huche

Have a favourite book at home?

Children are always welcome to bring a story they love — we'll read it together.

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