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Let's discover French literature
(The Ant and the Grasshopper / La Cigale et la Fourmi)
"Cafetalk Book Club" SPRING 2023
Topic: Fairy tales for old and young from various countries
A book that opens the door to memories... A fairy tale from your country...
Experience the exciting stories with your child!
Cafetalk tutors will offer special lessons again this spring, using a book chosen by each of the tutors!
Take a course during the campaign period for a chance to win a library card!
キャンペーンは終了しました
Win a Library Card
How to participate
Campaign duration: Reading Week 3/25/2023 - 4/8/2023
Automatic entry by taking a campaign lesson (+ write feedback)
20 winners will receive a 500 yen library card by drawing!
Drawing will be held after reading week and winners will be notified directly.
Please note: Those who have taken eligible lessons will be automatically entered. There is no need to apply.
* Library Card can be used at bookstores in Japan (and Japanese online bookstores)
* If you are outside of Japan or have difficulty using the library card, you can exchange it for Cafetalk points.
Special Reading Week Lessons
キャンペーンは終了しました
Campaign duration: Reading Week (3/25/2023 - 4/8/2023)
Please note: It is up to the tutors if they want to keep offering the lesson after the Reading Week is over,
so please contact the respective tutors if you would like to take it at a later date.
These page links are based on the region/country of the tutor's residence.
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Novel
E07325 mins900 pointsThe Mark of the Lion series by Francine RiversThe love and dedication of one teenage who saved an entire family and changed the lives of those around her with her kindnessRequest Lesson
Hannah
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Novel
E07220 mins1,100 pointsThings Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe"Things Fall Apart" is a novel written by Chinua Achebe and first published in 1958. The book tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected leader in the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, and the cultural clashes that arise as a result of the arrival of European colonizers.Request Lesson
Billy
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Novel
S02030 mins1,000 pointsLa Tabla de FlandesIt's an easy to read book, fun and very entertaining mystery novel. The book is very self explanatory, and a great way to learn new words through the characters adventures which will keep you on your toes trying to solve the mystery.Request Lesson
Tutor Mauricio
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Novel
S02150 mins1,100 pointsEl principito (The little prince)Beautiful storyRequest Lesson
Vilma Gonzalez
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Fantasy
J07050 mins800 pointsふしぎ駄菓子屋銭天堂にほんの こどもむけの 本です。フリガナが あります。「ねがい」があるひと だけが みえる おかしやさんが あります。そのおみせの おかしを たべると 「ねがい」が すぐに かないますが、おとしあながあります。「じぶんで がんばって」かなった ねがいは 自信（じしん）や 幸せ（しあわせ）に なりますね。はんたいに、らくをして ねがいを かなえると、、、どうなるでしょうか。。。Request Lesson
Kyoko. I
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Non-fiction
E05725 mins1,400 pointsA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Chemo - A Memoir of Getting Cancer - Twice!I rarely find the time (or a book that holds my interest), to sit still in one place long enough to read a book, but this book captivated me, right from the start. It touched me in a way, few books could. It's funny and yet heartbreaking at the same time. It made me laugh, it made me smile, it made me tear up. It certainly tugs on the heartstrings, and I'll admit it, it even brought a tear to my eye. There was a lump in my throat on more than one occasion, but it has a happy ending.Request Lesson
Wendy E
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Fantasy
E06230 mins1,500 pointsThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeIt's a fun read, even if you only read this book from the series. It's a well loved series in America.Request Lesson
Elaina.C
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Children's Book
E06725 mins1,400 pointsWind in the WillowsThis was one of my favorite books I read with my mother as a child — For more than 100 years - The Wind in the Willows and its lovable characters --Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic event , or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all English literature. Originally written for children age 8-12 but loved by adults also .Request Lesson
StephanieRiann
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Fantasy
J07135 mins3,000 points星の王子さま初めて見た時、話も挿絵の世界観も新鮮で、小さな子供の頃や、自分はまだ体験しないが身近にいる大人のエピソードが寓話性を持って教訓的に書かれています。今でも時折棚から引っ張り出して読んだりしている一冊です。読む時の年代により感じ方も少し違う、、。何かを気づかせてくれたり、思い出させてくれたり、そんな大事な本です。Request Lesson
Miyuki Magic Make
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Fantasy
E06145 mins1,500 points"The Witches," by Roald DahlRoald Dahl is a famous writer of many children's books. This particular story is not as well-known as his others, and I remember being captivated by the suspense of the narrator's battle with witches and his heroic Grandmamma.Request Lesson
JeffN
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Mystery
J07530 mins900 pointsむかしむかしあるところに死体がありました日本の昔ながらのおとぎ話に、ミステリー調のアレンジを加えたものです。原作を知っているとより伏線回収を楽しめますが、初めての方でも問題なく読み進めていただけます。短編集となりますので、小説初心者の方にもおすすめです！Request Lesson
ukah
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Self-development
E06945 mins2,000 pointsBezzeg az én időmbenThis tells the beginning of the WWII through a teenage girl's perspective. I also like it that we will see how she grows up. It brings up a lot of moral questions, too of the time, which makes me think as well. The writer is really famous (as famous as Magda Szabó) and has several translations of her books in English. :-)
During the class /campaign, I could also introduce the Hungarian traditional teenage books. It's almost like "Penguin" but we had striped and dotted covers and they were divided by topics / age level. :-)Request Lesson
Elza B
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Language
E06430 mins1,200 pointsGreen Eggs and HamThis book is great for story time! The age range for this book is K-3rd grade and includes very useful vocabulary, for example “would could, do not, do, like”, and simple nouns. Some things that are great about Dr. Seuss’s books is that they rhyme and are silly, but also teach valuable lessons too! This book will teach your child to try new foods, and as a fun family activity, you can make eggs with green food coloring, get some ham, and enjoy! At my school, we used to have “Green Eggs and Ham Day” and we would eat green eggs and ham after our teacher read us the book, so maybe you can carry on that tradition at home too!Request Lesson
Ms Abby
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Fantasy
J06750 mins9,000 points天井うらのふしぎな友だち小学生のときに初めて読みました。子供たちにだけ見える不思議な住人が、天井の向こうに住んでいて…というお話です。自分の家の天井のむこうにも誰かが住んでいるかもしれない、と思うと、ワクワクしてなかなか眠ることができませんでした。子ども向けの出版社から出版されていますが、大人になって読み返してもとても面白い作品です。Request Lesson
LISA HAYASHI
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Fantasy
S01945 mins2,500 pointsCharlie y la fábrica de chocolateMakes your imagination work and makes you dream when you´re a kidRequest Lesson
Susana
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Novel
E07145 mins2,100 pointsChildren of SugarcaneThe story of Indian indenture (slaves) in South Africa is not often heard. This book shines a spotlight on the diaspora and what it means to be a child of the diaspora in South Africa.Request Lesson
Meneesha
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Non-fiction
J08640 mins1,000 points遠き落日故郷福島県出身の偉人、野口英世の生涯について、意外な人物像や母親の深い愛情に感動しました。Request Lesson
Yuko Fukushima
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Manga
J07225 mins800 points夏目友人帳妖（あやかし）が見える主人公と妖たちの伝奇物語。あたたかくてやさしい読後感。大人になって忘れていた子供のときの気持ちを思い出します。Request Lesson
SUZUKI_
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Children's Book
E06630 mins1,200 pointsThe Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix PotterThe attention to detail and illustrations in this book are absolutely wonderful. If you love nature, you will enjoy Beatrix Potter’s books. Her books have been popular with adults, as well as children, since The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902.Request Lesson
Teacher Hanne
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Children's Book
Z01125 mins1,700 pointsPannkakstårtan 「デコレーション・ホットケーキ」一人暮らしのおじいちゃんペッテソンと、いたずら仔猫のフィンデュスの楽しい毎日を描いています。仔猫がスーパーマーケットの小さな豆の箱にはいっておじいちゃんの家に来た日から、二人とも幸せな様子がとてもほほえましく、また心があたたまりました。細密で愛らしい絵が素晴らしい絵本もあります。Request Lesson
Kei Schönberg
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Mystery
J07625 mins1,400 points最後の事件子どもの頃から、児童文庫でシャーロック・ホームズやアガサ・クリスティなどの推理小説が大好きです。『最後の事件』(原題『The Final Problem』は、ロンドンで起こる犯罪の頂点に立つ黒幕モリアーティ教授が登場する作品です。ホームズがan antagonist who was my intellectual equal(知的レベルが同等の相手)と認める二人の天才の直接対決を、ぜひ読んでみてください！この本を原書で読んでみたい方は、「英語で読書」というレッスンで、私がお供します♪Request Lesson
Masami.
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Children's Book
E06850 mins5,700 pointsThe Velveteen RabbitThe Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children's book that was first published in 1922. It tells the heartwarming story of a stuffed rabbit who dreams of becoming real through the love and devotion of his owner, a young boy. The book has endured for almost a century because of its timeless themes, beautiful illustrations, and moving narrative.Request Lesson
Lady Ayame
Recommended by Tutor
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Manga
J073じゃりン子チエディープな大阪を垣間見られる一冊です。
coo
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Fantasy
E059The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe fun of entering a fantasy world. It is a well-known book with tv adaptations.
Sinead Turnham
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Fantasy
J068ながぐつをはいた猫「人に優しくすると、その優しさが何倍にもなって自分に返ってくる」というメッセージ、絵のタッチもシンプルながら躍動感と温もりを感じられる作風がとても好きでした。賢く、思いやりのある素敵な猫に心躍った一冊です。
Sayaka.A
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Fantasy
E060Charlie and the chocolate factoryThe storyline is good and the moral of the story is good for kids and adults.
Naeema Hoosen
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Fantasy
F009A la croisée des mondes
Professeur Nico
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Fantasy
D004Die kleine Meerjungfrau (Little Mermaid in German)I remember as a small child I really loved the illustrations in this book. The ending is also the original fairytale ending and a lot sadder than the Disney film version, which I really found interesting as a child.
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Children's Book
D005Oh, Wie schön ist PanamaIt's a story about friendship and about how the people you are with are more important than the destination. / 目的地よりも一緒にいる友人のほうが大切だという友情についての物語です。
Cafetalk
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Children's Book
E063The grouchy ladybugいろんな動物が出てきて、時間の勉強もできます。最後のページは子供たちが大好きです。
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Short story
I013Favole al telefono毎晩読み聞かせに、イタリア人の夫が子供たちに読んでいました。ドロップスみたいにいろんな味の面白おかしい、短いお話が詰まっています。
Cafetalk
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Manga
J074とっとこハム太郎原作シリーズ私が動物好きになったきっかけの本です〜！毎日のようにお父さんに読み聞かせしてもらっていました＾＾
Cafetalk
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Children's Book
J078ぜったいに おしちゃダメ？ただ読み聞かせるのではなく、子供達が参加しながら楽しく読める本です。1回読むと仕掛けが分かってしまうのですが、何度も読んでほしいと子供たちにせがまれます。
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Children's Book
J079ぐりとぐら
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Children's Book
J080はらぺこあおむし
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Children's Book
J081いらないねこ『いらないねこ』：画家であり絵本作家のヒグチユウコさんの作品で、初めは独特な絵が好きで購入しましたが、胸が締め付けられるほど号泣する作品でした。特に大人になって読むといろんな感情が動かされて読み終わった後のぼーっとする感じの時間をぜひ体験していただきたいです！世界でも翻訳されたものがあるので、外国語版も読みたいなと思っています。
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Children's Book
J082『どこどこかわいい 』赤ちゃんから読める自己肯定感をはぐくむ絵本として紹介されているのを見て姪っ子に購入。この本を読んでもらってかた半年ほど経ちますが、絵本のフレーズ「あんよが、とってもかわいいね〜」などど姪っ子に呼びかけるとニッコニコで反応してくれるので買ってよかったな〜と思える作品でした！
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Children's Book
J083スイミー - ちいさなかしこいさかなのはなし自分が子供の頃に読んだ話ですが、未だ覚えているくらい印象に残っています。子供にもお勧めできる本です。
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Children's Book
J085はれときどきぶた今も人気の童話です。子供ながらに内容が斬新で面白かったのでよく覚えています。
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Children's Book
K020흥부와 놀부한국의 어린이들이 많이 읽는 동화입니다.
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Children's Book
J087さむがりやのサンタ「やれやれまたクリスマスか! 」寒さに愚痴をいい、煙突に文句をいいながらも子どもたちにプレゼントを配ります。１日の仕事をおえると、お風呂にはいり、ビールを飲んで、ごちそうを楽しみます。トナカイたちにごはんをあげることも忘れません。とてもユーモアあふれる絵本です。（出版社より）「スノーマン」「風が吹くとき」の作者レイモンド・ブリッグズの処女作でケイト・グリーナウェイ賞を受賞。小学校の教室の図書棚にあり、とても気に入って、何度もなんども読み返したのを覚えています。
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Children's Book
J069ピーターラビットのおはなしイギリス、湖水地方に憧れるきっかけとなった思い出の一冊です。
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Children's Book
J077マザーグースのうた童謡マザーグースのなかでも、「ハンプティ・ダンプティ へいにすわる。ハンプティ・ダンプティ ころがりおちた...」が可笑しくて大好きです。
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Language
E065Japanese-English Bilingual Visual DictionaryI love DK Bilingual visual dictionaries because these books all have photos of each of the words with both languages for each word. They are especially great for those of us who are visual learners.
Wendy E
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Children's Book
C008十二生肖的故事十二生肖的故事是華人耳熟能詳的故事，而本書難能可貴的是，透過台灣知名的繪本作家——賴馬的畫筆，描繪出生動、活潑、有趣的繪本故事，裡面的動物用色鮮豔，栩栩如生，好像就在我們的面前展現出他們的喜怒哀樂。此外，故事的旁白和角色的對話，也非常適合大人、小孩、學習華語者，都能慢慢享受閱讀的樂趣！
Nai
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Children's Book
J084みにくいアヒルの子どんな人間でも頑張って生きていたら幸せになる可能性があると教えてくれる1冊。心理カウンセラ-で教材に使用され、いじめ→自己肯定感が下がる→頑張って生きていくうちに幸せになるという過程を学びました。
keiko.A
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Children's Book
FrLa Cigale et la FourmiEveryone has heard of La Fontaine's Fables (Les fables de La Fontaine), but what about discovering their subtleties by reading the French version? La Fontaine's Fables are written in a difficult form of French that is no longer used. So let's analyse and explain the text together!
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Lila
In this section, we randomly introduce books recommended by the tutors that were submitted under the theme of this event: "Fairy tales for old and young from various countries". They tutors selected a variety of books, including nostalgic books and books that left a deep impression on them as children. If you find a book that catches your interest, why not pick it up and read it yourself?
Release Date: March 15th, 2023