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Chansons de France pour les petits Français

by Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel, J.-B. (Jean-Baptiste) Weckerlin

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fr
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Project Gutenberg
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This is a French picture-songbook for children, gathering twenty-five traditional folk songs and nursery rhymes such as "Le Roi Dagobert," "Cadet Rousselle," and "La Bergère." Each song appears with its melody and lyrics, accompanied by Maurice Boutet de Monvel's charming late-19th-century illustrations. Reading it feels like flipping through a lovingly made keepsake album of French childhood, with a gentle, playful, and nostalgic tone rooted in village life, historical characters, and everyday whimsy.

Listeners who enjoy French culture, folk music, or historical children's books will find this delightful. Because it is a songbook, listening brings the printed page to life: you hear the actual tunes, rhythms, and rhymes as intended, popular for young audiences. Expect short, singable verses in simple French, with the feel of a parent or teacher sharing familiar melodies rather than a narrated story.

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Book from Project Gutenberg: Chansons de France pour les petits Français Accompagnements de J.B. Weckerlin; Illustrations de M. Boutet de Monvel La Verdi, la Verdon -- La Pêche des Moules -- Tremp' ton pain, Marie -- Gentil Coq'licot -- Mon pèr' m'a donné un mari -- Compère Guilleri -- Monsieur Dumollet -- Malbrough -- La Bergère -- Le Roi Dagobert -- Cadet Rousselle -- Nous étions dix filles a marier -- Le Rat de ville et le Rat des champs -- Ratapataplan -- Dame Tartine -- Le 31 du mois d'aout -- Margoton va-t-a l'iau -- En revenant d'Auvergne -- Chanson de la mariée -- La bell', si nous étions -- Il était une barque -- Chanson du matelot -- Cendrillon -- La Palisse.

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