Authors: Charles-Marie Widor (composer) and Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel (illustrator)
Publication Date: Around 1900
Content: A collection of 20 traditional French children's songs with musical arrangements by Widor and illustrations by Boutet de Monvel.
Notable Songs:
"Au clair de la lune"
"J'ai du bon tabac""La polichinelle""La mist' en laire""Ragotin""La boulangère""Le pont d'Avignon""La queue leu leu""Le furet du bois joli""Frère Jacques"
Significance:
Vieilles chansons pour les petits enfants is considered a classic of French children's literature.
The book's illustrations by Boutet de Monvel are highly acclaimed for their charm and beauty.
The songs in the collection are still popular today and are often sung by children in France and around the world.
Additional Information:
The book has been translated into many languages, including English.
There are a number of recordings of the songs in the collection available.
Vieilles chansons pour les petits enfants is a wonderful resource for introducing children to French culture and language.
