Alexandre le Petit deviendra Alexandre le Grand

Author: Dustin Milligan
Illustrator: Jasmine Vicente
Ages: 8+
Pages: 27
Dimensions: 8.25" x 11"
Language: French (also available in English)
ISBN: 978-1-77205-096-7

Although not yet ripe, Alexandre is mature beyond his years. He dreams of the exciting things that await him when he is older—like becoming a bottle of grape juice and travelling to far off lands! With an election underway, he becomes immersed in local politics—campaigning to lower the age necessary to become grape juice. Will the grapes in the vineyard listen to a young grape of only 9 years of age (or 9 and a quarter as he suggests)?

This story seeks to teach children about the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination on the basis of age. This right protects a variety of persons—children, youth, adults, and the elderly—from unfair treatment.

La Charte pour les enfants introduces children to the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is set in a different province or territory of the country and each addresses a different right or freedom in the Charter. The series seeks to empower children by providing them with a basic awareness of their rights and by fostering a respect for the fundamental values that Canadians cherish.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
ageism – social justice – equality – human rights – Canadian politics – laws and government

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
• Uniquely Canadian content
• Canadian geography and history
• Inspires social activism and political awareness
• Teaches kids about their rights and freedoms as Canadians
• Teacher guide with lesson plans and projects
• Audiobook available for purchase