{"product_id":"animal-whisperer-visits-france-marguerite-c-maclean-9781919531854","title":"Animal Whisperer Visits France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Whisperer Visits France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eA gentle, rhyming wildlife story that teaches empathy, emotional intelligence and real animal behaviour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when children are taught not to fix animals - but to understand them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than rescuing animals, the Animal Whisperer listens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in over 30 years of educational experience, this story blends: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Real animal behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Emotional literacy development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Gentle rhyming humour woven throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Nature-based learning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Intergenerational connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough warm storytelling and subtle rhyme, children discover that empathy builds trust, and that behaviour always has meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Primary schools\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Home education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ PSHE \/ wellbeing programmes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Early science and animal studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Geography and cultural awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a story about saving animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story about listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Whisperer Travels\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story aligns with Marguerite MacLean's practical guide \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe an Animal Whisperer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautifully crafted story that supports emotional development and responsible animal understanding.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Former Chief Education Officer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thoughtful, intelligent book for classrooms and families alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Former International School Principal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marguerite C. 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