France Home of Paris and Provence. Land of amazing food and the Eiffel Tower. Host to much of the world's best art. Endowed with a rich tradition of children's songs and rhymes. In this book we've gathered over 50 of France's best-loved traditional children's songs, presented in their original French language and with translations into English. Many have commentary sent to us by our correspondents who are immersed in the traditions and culture of France. You'll find well-known songs like Fr re Jacques, Alouette and Au clair de la lune, alongside many you may never have heard of. These songs are still sung today, but many hark back to France's rich history. A time when church bells were still used to tell the time, as in Fr re Jacques. A romantic time when knights roamed the land looking for love, as in Compagnons de la Marjolaine. If you're not a native you'll have a chance to learn the songs that every French child knows and loves. At the end of each item in this book, there's a web address to an online version of the song or rhyme. There we are often able to include sheet music, recordings and videos of performances. We hope this book will help foster a love of French songs and culture all over the world This book includes: -French songs, rhymes, and carols -Each in the original language and with translations into English -Commentary from ordinary people about what the songs have meant to their lives -Web links to recordings and sheet music -Illustrations
I AM... LISA M. ANDRADE award-winning poetess is an intimate insight into Lisa M. Andrade's charismatic life, whimsical mind, and fun personality. An array of poems are sprinkled throughout the book like candied confetti that is sure to sweeten the palates of both food and poetry connoisseurs alike. Lisa's poetry carries connotations of romance, seduction, and other tidbits of emotions such as anger, love, and happiness. Her collection of 100+ most prized and beloved works is the icing on the cake in making her dreams come true for this award-winning poetess.
Lisa's Story is about a young woman contemplating her death due to a terminal illness. She is able to make peace with herself and come to grips with her eventual demise, however, how does she alleviate the pain and suffering this will cause her homosexual partner? We she inside the mind of Lisa as she contemplates this situation and laments about her life and the decisions she has made in the past. What could she possibly leave her partner as a remembrance once she is finally gone?
Lisa Lion-Heart is the story of a little lioness who chooses to befriend all animals regardless of their differences in size, attitude, or appearance An entertaining tale for both young and old alike, and anyone who still considers themselves to be "a child at heart". Set in the small rural town of Edgard, Louisiana, Lisa and her family are moved from the Brooklyn Zoo, to a 25 acre farm that serves as rescue haven for a variety of local and exotic animals--each bringing their own form of entertainment to the Animal Oasis. Lisa meets and helps new creatures in her own special way, while also practicing her lion skills with the rest of her family: the art of pouncing, ROARING, and grabbing a well-deserved nap in the cool shade The tale of Lisa Lion-Heart is not only touching, but it also encourages us to embrace and accept the differences found in others. This story proves that love and kindness mixed in with a little adventure brings forth the best friendships ever
