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Max and Colby in the Snow

Storytime with Madame

An interactive and creative way to teach French to children brought to you by The Franco-American Centre in Manchester, NH

Storytime with Madame: "Who is UP in OUR Tree?"

Intrigued by the presence of a strange animal in THEIR tree, Max and Colby try very hard to welcome the stranger to their yard. The differences between them are real, but soon they figure out what they have in common. A fun surprise awaits them!

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Storytime with Madame: "Lost!"

Puzzled by the sad dog outside their gate, Max & Colby try to make friends, but the dog just sits there. The two friends don’t give up! They work together to try everything they can think of to help the mystery dog. Will their efforts work?

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Storytime with Madame: "A New Dog"

Max is so excited to discover a new dog in the backyard until Colby explains who the new dog really is.

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Storytime with Madame: "Why Did Emma Make Teddy Bear Bread?"

Emma tells the story of why she made Teddy Bear Bread but that is not The End. Next, she shows step-by-step how she makes Teddy Bear Bread by first shopping at the grocery then by assembling and baking a delicious and very creative Teddy Bear Bread.

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Storytime with Madame: "Zooming Fun"

Max, a beagle, spends most of his time zooming all around the yard because he loves to move and have fun. Colby, a hound mix, prefers to relax and watch the clouds. The mystery is how can such different dogs be best friends. The dogs learn to appreciate each other’s differences and discover what they do have in common that makes for a great friendship.

“Zooming Fun” is the first of the Max and Colby backyard adventures.

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Storytime with Madame: "Why Did Marcus Go to the Restaurant?"

Marcus’ dad is a chef, and today he needs Marcus’ help. The food and the restaurant must be ready before the customers arrive. Marcus and his dad have a lot to do, so they work fast. Marcus is very proud to be a “chef” and help his dad, however, sometimes he acts just like a child. Will they be ready in time? Ages: 3+

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Storytime with Madame: "Shadow Catchers"

Poor Max is afraid of his own shadow! Colby tries hard to get Max to come play in the sunshine. Seeing children play Shadow Catchers encourages him to leave the shade.

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Storytime with Madame: "Max's Big Adventure"

Max wants Colby to join him in a fun adventure playing in the snowy woods but Colby tries hard to convince his best friend to stay in the yard. After Max explains away all of Colby’s concerns, he must decide what he will do. What could happen to Max if he leaves the yard? What can Colby do to save his friend? There is a crisis in the backyard!

“Max’s Big Adventure” is the third in the Max & Colby Adventures.

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