La Petite Josette en Provence

The Story

“Wake up, La Petite, réveille-toi, we’re going on an adventure to a medieval village!”

La Petite loves adventures and history and she is super excited for her trip to Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the most beautiful villages in Provence, France.

What will she find?

A castle, knights, perhaps a “treasure” to take home? There’s so much to do before the trip, but with the help of her big sister they’ll be on their way in no time.

La Petite en Provence is an illustrated, bilingual, French and English language adventure and learning book.

It helps to teach children basic, multi-language skills and to foster a love for exploring the world.

A Mother and Daughter Team

About Us

Ashley Davidson-Fisher

The Author

Born and raised in Southern California, Ashley and her husband, Michael, fell in love with France shortly after arriving in Provence with their four young children in 2003. While Ashley was participating in her university’s study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, Michael enrolled the kids into French public school and additional language-learning classes. The children quickly made friends and learned the language at lightning speed, but it took a lot more time for Ashley and Michael to make progress in the language.

In between schoolwork and classes, what better way was there for the family to practice those new-found language skills? Adventures, bien sûr! Thanks to their little, white, station wagon named “François” and PB&J croissants (say what??!!), weekend and holiday road trips allowed the family to immerse themselves into the French culture while taking in the magnificent sights of the Provençal countryside. And voilà……just like that, a love of all things French was born.

Upon the family’s return to the USA, Ashley completed her Bachelor of Arts degrees in French Culture Studies and Business at California State University-San Bernardino. She loves traveling, hiking, photography and reading. Since 2010 Ashley has lived in Provence, France with her husband and their youngest daughter, Presley.

https://exploringprovence.com/

Martinique Louise Fisher

The Illustrator

Martinique is an illustrator from California. She is the oldest child of Ashley and Michael and has been drawing since she was two years old. At the age of thirteen she decided she wanted to become an illustrator and started building her portfolio. She has illustrated book covers, tarot cards, greeting cards, has been featured in online magazines, and has shown in galleries all over the United States.

Martinique has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts, in New York. You can find more of her art work at www.martiniquelouisefisher.com

What People Are Saying About The Book

Testimonials

Susan Keefe – Children’s Book Author

“A lovely story, one to be treasured forever, beautifully illustrated by the author and her husband’s talented daughter….. Highly Recommended!” – Susan Keefe, Children’s Book Author (www.susan-keefe.com)

Susan Allen – The English Informer

“Involving younger readers in history and French…. In conjunction to the text the reader is captivated by illustrations which are an artistic pleasure. 10 out of 10” – Susan Allen MSc (Editor of Online Magazine – www.theenglishinformer.com)

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott – Perfectly Provence

“La Petite Josette en Provence is a beautifully illustrated children’s book based in Provence. This mother-daughter collaboration demonstrates the imaginative strengths of both ladies. Although the story is written primarily in English, there are plenty of French phrases sprinkled throughout the text, to encourage young (and not so young) language learners. This book is one that will be read time and again at bedtime. Bravo to the creative team!” – Carolyne Kauser-Abbott (Writer and Editor of the Digital Magazine https://perfectlyprovence.co/)

Linda Hill – Linda’s Book Bag

“I thought the balance of French to English was just right, affording an opportunity for French language learners to practice and enhance their skills in a way that was non-threatening and adults with little or no French could easily share this book with their children…. Similarly, I thought the English vocabulary was an excellent balance of accessible and challenging vocabulary so that English language skills as well as French could be improved…Engaging, entertaining and informative – a great combination for all the family.” – Linda Hill (book blogger/book reviewer at https://lindasbookbag.com/)