{"id":12743,"date":"2024-10-24T14:39:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T21:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=12743"},"modified":"2024-10-25T15:41:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T22:41:44","slug":"i-love-this-cd-its-so-amusing-and-entertaining-i-forgot-i-was-learning-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/i-love-this-cd-its-so-amusing-and-entertaining-i-forgot-i-was-learning-french\/","title":{"rendered":"Au Zoo: French Learning Songs * I love this CD. It&#8217;s so amusing and entertaining I forgot I was learning French!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12746\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AUZOOAtTheZoo.Cover_.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AUZOOAtTheZoo.Cover_.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AUZOOAtTheZoo.Cover_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AUZOOAtTheZoo.Cover_.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>This lively musical introduction to French invites kids to dance and sing along to playful rhythms from reggae, merengue, and blues to African soukous, country, and more. The album enhances children&#8217;s language skills as they embark on a musical journey to the zoo filled with French-learning fun!<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Junior R. comments, \u201cSinging and dancing? Sign me up! Wait, and you learn French at the same time. I love this CD. It is amusing, enjoyable, and entertaining. I was having so much fun that I forgot I was learning French at the same time.\u201d Josephine K. adds, \u201cThis 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.\u201d Zoey F. wraps it up with, \u201c<em>Au Zoo: French Learning Songs<\/em> reminds us that learning a new language can be fun. With a playlist like the one here, it makes it much easier and enjoyable to learn French.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Au Zoo (At The Zoo): French Learning Songs<br \/>\nBy Junior R., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic age 10<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SZEJr0l10ys?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12753 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoob.jpg?resize=149%2C149&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoob.jpg?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoob.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/>Singing and dancing? Sign me up! Wait, and you learn French at the same time. I love <em>Au Zoo (At the Zoo): French Learning Songs<\/em> CD. It is amusing, enjoyable, and entertaining. 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\u2019t sit down until the entire CD was over.<\/p>\n<p>This CD takes listeners on a journey through a zoo, concentrating on different animals found there like lions, flamingos, ostriches, giraffes, and monkeys, while learning to speak French. Each song has its own concept which acts as a mini-lesson. The songs introduce and repeat vocabulary, building language skills bit by bit.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12745 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZooMouse2.jpg?resize=145%2C145&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZooMouse2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZooMouse2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZooMouse2.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The appealing thing about this CD is the creative lyrics and the fun, upbeat music. I was humming along to every song. I also appreciated the animal noises and sound effects, especially the lion&#8217;s ferocious roar! The music provides a solid, creative avenue for students; they won&#8217;t even know they are learning because the songs take the hard work out of learning a new language. Besides animals, the songs focus on holidays, back to school, the alphabet, and dancing \u2013 all familiar things for young kids. The animal theme also emphasizes an appreciation for nature and animals and learning a new language promotes an accepting other cultures and languages.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12747 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.Talent.jpg?resize=158%2C158&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.Talent.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.Talent.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.Talent.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/>Included are 20 quirky, fun, and vibrant songs. Artist, Didier Prossaird, has exquisitely mixed an instrumental element with lyrics and lively background noises. I truly felt that I was on a safari at one point! They are all easy to sing along to and remember. I immediately recognized some, such as <em>The Itsy Bitsy Spider<\/em>. All the lyrics help beginning students learn and understand the French language. It didn\u2019t take me long to sing along to most of the songs. Besides the animal songs, songs like <em>Your Birthday, Happy Father\u2019s, Happy Valentine\u2019s Day, <\/em>and <em>Happy Back to School <\/em>are included as well. My favorite songs are <em>My Donkey, Have You Seen Fritzi, <\/em>and<em> Move and Dance.<\/em> <em>My Donkey<\/em> is a silly song about a sick donkey that gets a lot of items from the doctor to feel better. <em>Have You Seen Frizti <\/em>has a memorable tune that I really enjoyed. <em>Move and Dance<\/em> made me want to move and dance! \u00a0Although the songs are geared toward younger children, I was completely engaged and wanting more. Whether you&#8217;re a young kid or just someone who loves animals and music, this CD makes learning French enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Au Zoo (At the Zoo): French Learning Songs <\/em>5 out of 5 \u00e9toiles (that\u2019s French for stars!) and recommend it for ages 2 to 12, plus adults. It is available now at online retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Au Zoo French Learning Songs<br \/>\nBy Josephine K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7pUa06aeFGk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12749 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/auzoo.aa_.jpg?resize=252%2C142&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/auzoo.aa_.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/auzoo.aa_.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/auzoo.aa_.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/auzoo.aa_.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/>The <em>Au Zoo French Learning Songs<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p>This language learning program teaches children how to speak French at an early age. It has a wide selection of songs about animals from the zoo, foods, and holidays throughout the year, like Father\u2019s Day, Valentine\u2019s Day, and even the start of school! It uses storytelling and repetition to help listeners learn the language.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12751\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.e.jpg?resize=249%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.e.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.e.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>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. My favorite song is <em>La Tortue a Faim<\/em>, which means <em>The Hungry Turtle, <\/em>and is about a turtle trying to get across a yard. It is extremely catchy and creative, plus it is very educational and has lots of action words and adverbs. This song uses a lot of repetition as well as call and response methods. The singers are quite talented and have very melodic voices that are a pleasure to listen to. The music includes many different instruments, as well as scatting and whistling which fit the songs perfectly and makes them unforgettable. Many of the songs feature children\u2019s voices, which is great representation for the target audiences and makes the songs even more relatable<\/p>\n<p>The CD\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>The Au Zoo Learning Songs<\/em> 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8. It is available now through online retailers so look for it.<\/p>\n<p>Au Zoo (At The Zoo) &#8211; French Learning Songs<br \/>\nZoey F. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Km62uPz8lA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12750 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.c.jpg?resize=245%2C138&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.c.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AuZoo.c.jpg?w=686&amp;ssl=1 686w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/>I really like the new <em>Au Zoo: French Learning Songs<\/em> CD! It has catchy beats that are appealing to young kids and includes new and remade classics that make learning a new language a wonderful experience!<\/p>\n<p><em>Au Zoo: French Learning Songs<\/em> is a new immersive language learning CD from Whistlefritz! It uses fun songs, skits, and more to teach kids a new language \u2013 French! This CD helps kids learn French with catchy beats and simple lyrics that are easy to learn. The artist, Didier Prossaird, uses his diverse background to influence his music.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12752\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.d.jpg?resize=252%2C142&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.d.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.d.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.d.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Auzoo.d.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/>My favorite songs are <em>Pour Faire Une Chanson <\/em>and <em>L\u2019araign\u00e9e Gypsy. Pour Faire Une Chanson <\/em>is a song instructing kids about the joy of singing. I love it because the children\u2019s vocals sung by Laura Prossaird make the mood of the song very warm and natural. She makes the children\u2019s vocals imperfect, just as a child would sound singing it. <em>L\u2019araign\u00e9e Gypsy <\/em>is a French rendition of <em>The Itsy-Bitsy Spider.<\/em> It is a bit simpler than the other songs, and still a good song. For kids from an English-speaking country learning French a classic like this would be extremely helpful. Prossaird includes catchy rhythms from a variety of genres &#8212; reggae, African soukous, and country music. His rendition of these songs is what makes his songs so enjoyable, even for older kids.<\/p>\n<p><em>Au Zoo: French Learning Songs<\/em> reminds us that learning a new language can be fun. With a playlist like the one here, it makes it much easier and enjoyable to learn French.<\/p>\n<p>I give the <em>Au Zoo: French Learning Songs<\/em> CD 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. It is available now through online retailers so look for it.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-1e3UbNSYU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This lively musical introduction to French invites kids to dance and sing along to playful rhythms from reggae, merengue, and blues to African soukous, country, and more. The album enhances children&#8217;s language skills as they embark on a musical journey to the zoo filled with French-learning fun!<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Junior R. comments, \u201cSinging and dancing? Sign me up! Wait, and you learn French at the same time. I love this CD. It is amusing, enjoyable, and entertaining. I was having so much fun that I forgot I was learning French at the same time.\u201d Josephine K. adds, \u201cThis 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.\u201d Zoey F. wraps it up with, \u201cAu Zoo: French Learning Songs reminds us that learning a new language can be fun. With a playlist like the one here, it makes it much easier and enjoyable to learn French.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7929],"tags":[8350,1783,8349,8354,8353,1166,8352,8351],"class_list":["post-12743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-audio","tag-au-zoo-french-learning-songs","tag-by-kids-for-kids","tag-didier-prossaird","tag-french-immersion-class","tag-french-lessons","tag-movie-reviews","tag-the-hungry-turtle","tag-whistlefritz"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-3jx","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12743","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12743"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12743\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12760,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12743\/revisions\/12760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}