Review: Child-centered, fun, sweet story, so respectful of children's imaginations
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
This is a child-centered, fun, sweet story, so respectful of children's imaginations.  Faux Paw is a pun for the French term, faux pas. A faux pas is socially awkward behavior.  So, the title is very clever for the boy who wants to grow up to be a bear, which would not be a widely accepted idea in society.  That idea is seen as silly, until a new teacher arrives in class (well, I can't give a spoiler).  This is a very good story for discussing the difference between reality and fantasy, as young children move so easily between the two with the bat of an eye.  It is a fun story and will make perfect sense to the children! Very fun!  And, children will learn a French term used everywhere.