Animal Whisperer Visits France (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781919531854)

Animal Whisperer Visits France

A gentle, rhyming wildlife story that teaches empathy, emotional intelligence and real animal behaviour.

What happens when children are taught not to fix animals - but to understand them?

In this beautifully illustrated and quietly powerful story, Granny and Grandpa travel through the French countryside meeting animals who are misunderstood, anxious or simply not being heard. A tortoise who refuses to eat. Farm dogs who bark from fear. A cautious goat. Fussy cats. Each encounter becomes a calm lesson in observation, patience and trust.

Although presented as fiction, the story is inspired by the author's own lifelong experiences with animals across different countries and cultures. The behaviours described are real. The responses modelled are grounded in lived understanding. What unfolds on the page reflects what happens when patience replaces panic - and listening replaces control.

Rather than rescuing animals, the Animal Whisperer listens.

Rooted in over 30 years of educational experience, this story blends:

- Real animal behaviour

- Emotional literacy development

- Gentle rhyming humour woven throughout

- Nature-based learning

- Intergenerational connection

Through warm storytelling and subtle rhyme, children discover that empathy builds trust, and that behaviour always has meaning.

Perfect for:

✔ Primary schools

✔ Libraries

✔ Home education

✔ PSHE / wellbeing programmes

✔ Early science and animal studies

✔ Geography and cultural awareness

Unlike fear-based environmental messaging, the Animal Whisperer Travels series models calm leadership and thoughtful observation. Animals behave as animals - intelligently, instinctively and with purpose. Children are invited to slow down, notice, and respond with respect.

Many children feel deeply connected to grandparents. For those who do not, Granny and Grandpa provide a steady, reassuring presence that models kindness, humour and emotional intelligence.

This is not a story about saving animals.

It is a story about listening.

Part of the Animal Whisperer Travels series - where Granny and Grandpa explore the world one country at a time, helping children understand that understanding - not control - is the greatest skill of all.

This story aligns with Marguerite MacLean's practical guide Be an Animal Whisperer, a manual that explores real-world animal behaviour, communication and observation skills for adults and educators. Together, the fiction and the manual create a thoughtful framework for understanding animals through patience, empathy and informed awareness.

"A beautifully crafted story that supports emotional development and responsible animal understanding."

- Former Chief Education Officer

"A thoughtful, intelligent book for classrooms and families alike."

- Former International School Principal