Short stories book | Histoires brèves (FR)

What this product brings to everyday life

• 😄 In just a few pages, each absurd situation turns storytime into a moment filled with laughter and surprise.
• 🧠 Unexpected encounters and surprising endings encourage children to play with their expectations and discover that stories don't always end the way they imagined.
• 👀 Silvia Borando's colourful illustrations bring each sketch to life and invite children to observe the different animals and their reactions.
• 🎯 With stories no longer than six pages, children can enjoy a complete little adventure even when reading time is short.
• 🤝 Reading the stories together creates natural opportunities to react, laugh and share which ones become family favourites.

Who it’s for & how to use it

For: Children who love animals, absurd humour, surprises and short stories that get straight to the fun.

• Choose a single story when you want to share a quick read without starting a longer tale.
• Read several sketches in a row when your child wants to keep going and discover which animals appear next.
• Before reaching the ending, have fun imagining together how each new absurd situation might turn out.
• Return to favourite stories whenever you want to revisit the characters and moments that sparked the biggest reactions.

Product at a glance

• Brand / publisher: Les 400 coups
• Product type: Hardcover children's picture book
• Content: 12 short stories
• Author and illustrator: Silvia Borando
• Translation: Rachel Martinez
• Language: French
• Pages: 64 pages
• Illustrations: 64 colour illustrations
• Size: 21.5 × 21.5 cm
• Publication date: November 10, 2025