The books
Reading Program
for 2026
Each grade group receives two books matched to their level — a mix of classics and discoveries.
Grades 2–3
Le loup qui voulait changer de couleur
Orianne Lallemand
Very popular early reader picture book used in many classrooms.
La couleur des émotions
Anna Llenas
Illustrated story about understanding emotions.
Grades 4–5
Le buveur d'encre
Éric Sanvoisin
Mystery story about a boy who meets a man who drinks ink from books.
La belle lisse poire du prince de Motordu
Pef
A hilarious classic by Pef, full of wordplay and fun illustrations.
Grades 6–8
Le Petit Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Classic philosophical adventure story.
L'œil du loup
Daniel Pennac
Emotional story about friendship and empathy.
Grades 9–10
Vendredi ou la vie sauvage
Michel Tournier
Survival adventure inspired by Robinson Crusoe.
La rivière à l'envers – Tomek
Jean-Claude Mourlevat
Adventure quest story with fantasy elements.
Grades 11–12
L'Étranger
Albert Camus
Classic philosophical novel studied in schools.
Oscar et la dame rose
Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Short, powerful story written as letters.