Un trésor dans mon jardin (Secret Mountain Audio)

by Gilles Vigneault

This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship, family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and sing along as they learn the language.   The lyrics in these tender, subtle, and irresistibly simple songs will delight children’s ears. Gilles Vigneault's wandering mind leads far away into an imaginative world, to a garden unlike any other, rich in poetry and full of surprises. Among them are the lullaby “Berceuse pour Julie” (Julia's Lullaby), the nursery rhyme “Les boîtes” (The Boxes), a call-and-response tune “Sur le bout de la langue” (On the Tip of My Tongue), and a short tale about a little girl who plants a light bulb and years later discovers a street lamp in the exact same place.

36 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sabrina Barrientos · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ratings: 2/5
Awards: n/a
Genre: Poetry
Audience: 3-7 years
Summary: An intriguing and colorful poem that takes place in the backyard of a little girl as she watches over all her neighbors.
Specific Genre Prompts:
A. Describe the type of poetry (lyric, narrative, form, free verse)?
-i would describe this poem as poetic form because not only does it rhyme but it consist of two three and four stanzas
B. Discuss one way the author uses poetic elements (rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, onomatopoeia, figurative language, or sensory imagery).
-the poetic elements that were used in this poem was rhyme. He rhymes words like fish and chips, rule and pool, and that and acrobat.