Join Arty the Cat as he explores the fascinating world of insects in his garden!  With his magnifying glass and sketchbook, Arty follows a trail of ants and discovers a busy world of tiny creatures all around him. Along the way, he observes, sketches and learns some incredible facts about the insects and other creatures he finds.
 
This beautifully illustrated bilingual workbook combines the story with English vocabulary, activities and opportunities to explore the world beyond the language lesson. Children are encouraged to look closely, ask questions, investigate and use their imagination – just like Arty.
 
Inside the workbook you’ll find:

📖 The complete Arty and the Insects story in English and French
🎵 Bilingual Arty and the Insects song lyrics 
🐞 French vocabulary activities linked to the story 
✏️ 10 worksheets, providing progressive language-learning activities 
🔎 Activities based around insects, small creatures, observation and the natural world 
🌱 Arty’s Tips for an Insect-Friendly Garden 
💭 Dive Deeper discussion and thinking activities 
👩‍🏫 A suggested lesson plan
📈 A progress card to help track learning
🐞 Amazing insect facts and opportunities for further research
🎨 A look at surreal art, inspired by Arty’s unusual insect painting

Important: This workbook is designed to be used alongside the online videos in the Les Puces programme. Some activities can be enjoyed independently, while others are introduced and explained in the online lessons. The videos also allow children to hear the English vocabulary spoken naturally by real people, helping them develop listening and pronunciation as well as understanding.
 
A complete Les Puces learning journey — combining story, song, vocabulary, worksheets and real-world ideas to help children learn French naturally and enjoyably.