“A book for the holidays”, a cultural action marking the national commitment to reading, allows all schoolchildren to receive, at the end of their elementary school cycle, a book illustrated by a renowned illustrator to accompany them during the summer holidays. A way to pave the way for future students to read.

This year, the choice was about the news of Jean Giono The Man Who Planted Trees, with illustrations by Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet. The choice of this initiatory narrative encourages the development of an ecological awareness and aims to show the younger generations the importance of protecting nature.

May 23 to July 5, all CM2 students will receive a copy of the book. French teachers of 6^e will also receive, by the start of the school year, a copy via the departmental services of the National Education on which they depend.

CM2 teachers are encouraged to distribute the book before the summer break and to allow time for presentation to students.