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Say Bonjour to the Lady: Parenting from Paris to New York
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About Say Bonjour To The Lady: Parenting From Paris To
Product Description A humorous, illustrated look at French and American parenting styles that is also equal parts love letter to two of the greatest cities in the world: Paris and New York. Where French parents rely heavily on the word “No” and dictate what their children wear, American moms and dads talk everything out with their kids and let them choose their own clothes. French children are well-behaved and stylish; American children are self-confident and creative. Which approach is better? Both—and neither—proclaim authors Florence Mars and Pauline Lévêque, two Parisian moms raising children in New York. Beautifully and playfully illustrated by Lévêque, Say Bonjour to the Lady pokes fun at the extremes of both styles, making for an amusing look at parenting today. Review “In the tradition of Bringing Up Bébé and French Women Don’t Get Fat, Say Bonjour to the Lady is a hilarious, spot-on dissection of French versus American parenting styles. And a Frenchwoman would never use the term ‘parenting!’ Mon dieu!” —Amy Sohn, author of Prospect Park West “This is so fun and—even with its slight exaggerations—so true. It made me laugh out loud while also considering how we raise kids today. Hilarious for adults and with sweet illustrations everyone will enjoy, Say Bonjour to the Lady is perfect to give to fellow parents and for moms and dads to read with their children.” —Mimi Thorisson, author of French Country Cooking “I love this book, having spent so much time in France! Finally someone shows the difference in how we are raised and educated in such a beautiful and fun way!” —Kelly Rutherford “I think this book is delightfully written and illustrated and captures artfully how vastly different two cultures can be when it comes to raising little adults!” —Rebecca Minkoff “When talent, humor and sheer elegance marry into a delightful book on the intricate differences of educating children on both sides of the Atlantic… Irresistible.” —Cécilia Attias“In Say Bonjour to the Lady, Florence Mars and Pauline Levêque compile with humor any number of situations where the cultural differences are flagrant, and the result is hilarious.” —French Morning“Florence Mars and Pauline Lévêque...find ways to appreciate each other’s parenting styles and celebrate them—making it a fun read for both parents and children.” —MindBodyGreen.com“A solid baby shower gift for any Francophile” —MotherMagazine.com About the Author FLORENCE MARS is the president of the high-end French children's fashion line Bonpoint in the United States. She lives with her husband and their three children in Brooklyn, New York. PAULINE LÉVÊQUE is journalist turned illustrator and the creator of the Beep Beep children's book series. She lives with her husband and their two children in Manhattan.
