Kids will love this musical introduction to French, as they dance and sing along to playful and diverse musical rhythms from reggae, merengue, and blues to African soukous, beguine, country, and more! AU ZOO (At the Zoo), the latest release in Whistlefritz’s award-winning French for Kids series, invites kids to sing and dance along to lively rhythms as they learn about animals, the alphabet, feelings, greetings, parts of the body, places in the community, and much more! The album features a fun, original jazzy twist on the familiar song The Itsy, Bitsy Spider (L’araignée gypsy), and irresistible, celebration-themed songs for back-to-school (Bonne rentrée), birthdays (Ton anniversaire), Valentine’s Day (La Saint Valentin), and Father’s Day (Bonne fête, Papa). Delightful melodies teach vocabulary for every time of day from wake up (Debout mon petit chou) to bedtime (Fais dodo). Lyrics and translations are available for free download as an easy reference guide for parents and teachers. AU ZOO enhances children’s language skills as they embark on a musical journey to the zoo filled with French-learning fun!
Translation guide and lyrics can be downloaded here.
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About the Artist
Didier Prossaird’s irresistible music is
as unique as his background. The versatile
multi-instrumentalist bandleader, performer,
and composer was born and raised in France,
and has performed extensively in the United
States, Europe, and the Caribbean. He currently
resides in Saint Martin where he performs
with his Kameleon Beats Trio.
| Weight | 3.6 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.5 × 5.75 × .5 in |
| Select format: | CD, Digital Download |
Awards
Winner of a 2024 National Parenting Products BEST MUSIC Award!Winner of a Mom's Choice Award GOLD Award honoring excellence in children's media.
Reviews
Reviews by KIDS FIRST! Evaluators:“Singing and dancing? Sign me up! Wait -- and you can learn French at the same time. I love the new AU ZOO (At the Zoo) — French Learning Songs CD. It is amusing, enjoyable, and entertaining in every way. I was having so much fun that I forgot I was learning French at the same time. As soon as the music started, I was up on my feet and didn’t sit down until the entire CD was over . . .
The appealing thing about AU ZOO (At the Zoo) — French Learning Songs is the creativity of the lyrics along with the fun, upbeat vibe of the music. I found myself humming along immediately to every song that played.
5 out of 5 étoiles (that’s French for stars!)” Read full review
By Junior R., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 10
“The Au Zoo — French Learning Songs CD is an entertaining and creative way to teach the French language to beginners. I enjoyed the wide selection of songs from a variety of genres and found this CD enjoyable from start to finish . . .
This CD is excellent! All the songs are fun and well written. The lyrics include a lot of beginning French words, and the music uses multiple genres. Everything is designed to help beginning French language students learn vocabulary and pronunciation . . .
The CD’s purpose is to teach children how to speak beginning French at a young age. It definitely hits the mark for its educational impact while delivering fun and entertaining music.” Read full review
By Josephine K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12
Reviews by National Parenting Products Awards (NAPPA) Evaluators:
“The playful designs on the product’s website made me excited to jump into the musical journey of Au Zoo. The downloadable lyric and translation companion makes it easy to follow along and understand the French songs. I took French lessons from the age of 5, so I am excited to introduce the language to my girls.”
“The sound and quality of the recordings exceeded my expectations. The range of musical styles added a different, fun element to each track. The singer’s clear and easy-to-understand voice makes it easy for kids (and myself) to follow along with the French lyrics.”
“Listening to these songs has been an absolute blast! The catchy melodies have me and my daughters dancing around and laughing together. It’s been fun doing our French dance breaks in between activities. The songs cover relatable subjects like animals, daily routines, and celebrations, which keep us engaged. The simplicity of the lyrics and subject matter make learning French feel like a fun adventure.”
“I love the diverse musical styles and relatable subject matter of the songs. Each tune gives us a fun intro into French vocabulary and culture. The inclusion of the lyrics and translations was a game-changer, making it easy for me to identify words and ideas the girls already understand and connect the dots. My girls are enjoying the “funny language” dance breaks.”
“The quality is great and the songs are entertaining!”
“It is a very professional production of music. The songs themselves are so good!”
“The singers voice is pleasant to listen to. The occasional addition of children’s voices is a cute touch and great for a children’s album. I love the variety of genres in these songs. There is reggae, blues, country, and more. Many of the melodies are from classic children’s songs and nursery rhymes so even though the language is new to my kids, they are still engaged with the familiar sounds. Overall, an excellent selection of music.”
“We often have music playing in the background at our house so this is a nice addition to our playlist. The kids love dancing to these songs. I haven’t heard such a diverse array of music on a kid’s album. We like it a lot.”
“We love all the fun songs! They are great to dance–and hopefully eventually–sing to.”
