Bye-Bye, les tétées

Couverture du livre pour enfants Bye-Bye, les tétées. Une petite fille souriante rampe vers l’avant sur un sentier ensoleillé tandis qu’un lapin en peluche et deux gobelets roses restent derrière elle. Des papillons monarques volent autour du titre vert. Écrit et illustré par Jacqueline Cooper.


Exciting news! Bye-Bye, les tétées is now available in both softcover and ebook editions.

The French translation of Bye-Bye, Boobies has been available in hardcover for some time, and we are pleased to make the story accessible in additional formats for families, educators, and libraries.

Like the original English edition, Bye-Bye, les tétées follows a young child as they navigate the transition away from breastfeeding. Told from the toddler's point of view, the book offers reassurance during a milestone that can bring many emotions for both children and caregivers.

Creating a translated edition is about more than converting words from one language to another. Children's books rely on tone, rhythm, and meaning, all of which require careful consideration when adapting a story for a new audience. If you're interested in the translation process, you can also read our earlier post, Why Human Translators Still Matter in an AI World.

Although I'm not fluent in French myself, I was fortunate to work with a translator to help bring this story to French-speaking readers. Their expertise helped ensure that the book remained faithful to the spirit and intent of the original text.

Adapté pour les lecteurs francophones par J. Davie, cette édition en prose propose des illustrations dessinées à la main, une narration douce et une joyeuse fête du sevrage pour aider les familles à célébrer cette étape avec amour et confiance.

Adapted for French-speaking readers by J. Davie, the French edition features the same hand-drawn illustrations and gentle story, helping families celebrate the weaning journey with confidence and care.

Bye-Bye, les tétées is now available in hardcover, softcover, and ebook formats from your favourite bookstore or library.

Merci to everyone who has supported this book and helped it reach new readers.


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