Learning French
We have books and online tools to support children, teens and adults learning French.
Children
Books & more
Illustrated French books with no text at all, simple sentences or more advanced text.
Children’s French picture books with audio narration or music on CD.
French books for very early readers – these are illustrated books with widely-spaced print and basic, repetitive vocabulary.
Stories for children who are ready to start reading French chapter books.
French picture books that have more text, tell more complex stories and require a longer attention span.
New and popular French chapter books for more experienced readers.
French graphic novels and nonfiction for children of all ages.
French information books for children of all ages.
Online Resources
Live help for students learning French in grades K-12, offered daily from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
French ebooks and eaudiobooks for children and teens.
Reading Lists
Kindergarten Reads
Recommended reads to encourage the love of reading.
Awards – La Forêt de la lecture
La Forêt de la lecture, an initiative of the Ontario Library Association, is Canada’s largest recreational reading program. Check out nominees and winners for the past five years.
Teens
Books & more
French fiction and graphic books for teens.
Reading Lists
French-Canadian
Some recent French-Canadian titles from across Canada
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Teen books that will take you out of this world.
Young Adult 2SLGBTQ+ Reads
A list of some recent and notable 2SLGBTQ+ teen books in French.
Teen French Easy Reads
Discover high-interest, age-appropriate French books for teens.
Taking courses in French? Check out our French resources!
Whether you're in Core French, Extended French or French Immersion, the Library has resources to help you with your homework.
Adults
Books & more
Popular textbooks for learning French.
Study guides for French accreditation tests, including the DELF and DALF.
Short stories with vocabulary suitable for different levels. Some titles include downloadable audio or CDs.
Online Resources
Online lessons to learn French.
Reading Lists
Novels for French language learners
Recommended reads for adults who are learning French.
Graphic books for French language learners
A selection of graphic books for adults who are learning French.