Books About France · 195 titles considered

The Best France Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about france? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

By Brian Selznick

A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.

Caldecott Medal (2008)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2007)
533 pages· 24,938 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 191,208 ratings
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Chapter Book · 1846

The Count of Monte Cristo

A sailor's quest for revenge after wrongful imprisonment leads to a treasure and a reckoning with fate.

531 pages· 455,380 words
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,066,788 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2012

Catherine's War

By Julia Billet, Claire Fauvel (Illustrator), Ivanka Hahnenberger (Translator)

A young girl hides from the Nazis, capturing her journey through the lens of a camera.

176 pages· 9,214 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,324 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2003

For Freedom

A young opera singer becomes a daring spy in Nazi-occupied France.

192 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,164 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2012

Code Name Verity

A mission goes awry; captured, she must decide between truth and survival.

452 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 130,410 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2010

Anna and the French Kiss

Can Anna navigate love and friendship at a Parisian boarding school?

372 pages· 81,100 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 466,945 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2013

Just One Day

By Gayle Forman · Book #1 in the Just One Day series

A spontaneous trip to Paris changes everything in just one day.

369 pages· 94,559 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 86,900 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958

The Family Under the Bridge

An old man's solitary life changes when he finds three children needing a home under a Paris bridge.

97 pages· 17,723 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 17,186 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011

Madeline's Tea Party

A tea party turns chaotic when a mischievous guest arrives. Can friendship mend the mess?

32 pages· 366 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 208 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1939

Madeline

A young girl named Madeline has her appendix removed and her friends want to have the same experience.

54 pages· 436 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 220,411 ratings
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France Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about france for the youngest readers and listeners.

Marie Curie

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.

Paris

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Discover shapes hidden in Paris's iconic landmarks.

Hello, Paris!

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Explore iconic cities through playful die-cuts and maps.

All Aboard! Paris
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All Aboard! Paris

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Embark on a train journey exploring cities with your little one.

Les Misérables

Ages 0–5 · 2013

Discover classic tales through simple words and felted scenes for young readers.

Paris

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Explore Paris through charming illustrations and baby-friendly rhymes.

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France Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about france for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Cinderella

Ages 1–12 · 2000

A mistreated girl finds magic and a chance at love.

Let's Go, Hugo!

Ages 3–6 · 2013

A grounded bird must find courage to soar to new heights.

Hip, Hip...Beret!

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A gust of wind whisks Bella's beret away. Can she retrieve it?

Anatole

Ages 4–7 · 1956

A mouse secretly transforms a cheese factory's fortunes with his tasting notes. Can they find their mysterious benefactor?

Henri's Walk to Paris

Ages 5–9 · 1962

A boy's journey to Paris reveals unexpected wonders.

Madeline's Rescue

Ages 4–8 · 1953

A brave girl and her rescue dog face a dilemma: how to share their bond with others.

Beauty and the Beast

Ages 5–8 · 1989

A mysterious suitor hides secrets in a magical castle.

The Girl and the Cathedral

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl plants a garden of people around Notre Dame, facing change and hope amid tragedy.

Piglette

Ages 3–7 · 2020

A piglet seeks perfection in Paris but discovers the true scent of home.

The Mystery of the Stolen Painting

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Twins in Paris race to uncover a secret bakery and solve an art heist mystery.

This is Paris

Ages 7–10 · 1959

Explore Paris through vivid illustrations capturing its iconic sights and vibrant life.

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Nothing Stopped Sophie

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A determined woman defies all odds to solve the unsolvable in mathematics.

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France Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about france for developing and independent readers.

The Day the World Stopped Turning

Ages 10–14 · 2019

A boy's peaceful world is shattered by war, threatening everything he loves.

The Butterfly

Ages 6–9 · 2000

A hidden friendship faces danger as two families flee from Nazi terror.

King of the Wind

Ages 9–12 · 1948

A boy and his horse defy fate, racing from deserts to royal courts.

What Was D-Day?

Ages 8–11 · 2015

The Allied forces launch a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, in an effort to liberate Western Europe from German control.

Who Was Jules Verne?

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Discover how a boy's thwarted adventure led to the birth of science fiction.

Danger in the Darkest Hour

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Two siblings travel back in time to World War II to help a friend escape from France.

Allies

Ages 9–12 · 2019

Allied forces face betrayal and danger on D-Day. Can they succeed?

I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A young boy in Nazi-occupied France helps an American paratrooper and the French Resistance destroy a German cannon that threatens the Allied invasion on D-Day.

The Prince and the Dressmaker

Ages 12–17 · 2018

A prince's secret life as a fashion icon risks his dressmaker's dreams.

Where Is the Eiffel Tower?
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Where Is the Eiffel Tower?

Ages 8–11 · 2017

Discover how the Eiffel Tower transformed from despised design to Paris's beloved icon.

Thea Stilton and the Mystery in Paris
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Thea Stilton and the Mystery in Paris

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A group of mice solve a mystery involving a stolen fashion collection in Paris

The Last Musketeer
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The Last Musketeer

Ages 9–12 · 2011

A teen travels through time to save his parents and legendary heroes.

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