Photo : Delphine Leleu
Eat or be eaten?: tales from around the world LSF/FR
On the occasion of the youth highlight "Eat, be eaten", the actress Delphine Leleu comes to tell stories for you!
Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi (Paris 12th)
About
In the savanna, in the jungle, deep in the woods or in a witch's house, the same question arises: how to escape the one who wants to devour you?
Through several traditional tales from the four corners of the world, young and old alike will discover the thousand and one tricks used by little heroes to escape opponents much bigger or more powerful than them. Here, strength never wins, but malice always does!
An event, in French Sign Language, full of twists and turns, to laugh, shiver a little... and leave with the certainty that even the smallest can outsmart the biggest.
For children aged 4 to 8
With LSF/FR interpreters present
Registration required from October 28 at bibliotheque.saint-eloi@paris.fr
Event organized by the Canopée media library in collaboration with the Saint-Éloi library.
Our take on this event
Forget stories where muscle conquers all, because these clever tales prove that brains always beat brawn in the wild. Gather your little ones for an immersive storytelling session interpreted in sign language, where quick-witted heroes escape even the scariest monsters through pure imagination.
Experience the world of traditional storytelling at the event titled Manger ou être mangé ?, hosted on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi in Paris' 12th arrondissement. Designed for children aged 4 to 8, these tales explore the clever strategies small heroes use to outsmart larger, more powerful adversaries. The session is fully accessible to deaf or hard-of-hearing participants, featuring French Sign Language interpretation. This engaging event is free to attend, though registration is required to participate in these stories where wit always overcomes brute force.
Join the Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 for a storytelling session that spans the globe. From deep in the woods to the vast savanna, the characters in these traditional tales demonstrate how being small does not mean being powerless. It is a perfect opportunity for children aged 4 to 8 to discover how malice and cunning can triumph over size and strength.
The event is highly inclusive, featuring professional LSF/FR interpreters to ensure accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The venue is wheelchair accessible and suitable for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Organized by the Médiathèque de la Canopée in collaboration with the Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi, this activity is completely free of charge.
Please note that advance booking is necessary, with registration opening on October 28.
