Rosie in Paris
a cat detective in the City of Lights
Join Rosie, the cat detective, on a mysterious adventure through Paris — following clues, making friends, and uncovering the magic of the City of Lights.
A sweet, rhyming picture book that sprinkles in simple French words and fun facts about Paris’s most iconic landmarks — written and illustrated by Kailah Selima Fredette, drawn from our family’s own time in the city.
Printed & shipped by Amazon · Prime-eligible · paperback
It starts in a bakery on Rue du Bac
Rosie is the bright little cat who lives in the finest bakery in Paris. One morning she finds the shop turned upside down and her friend Gabriel in a panic — and so begins a gentle mystery that carries her across the city, from the banks of the Seine to the Arc de Triomphe to the sparkling Eiffel Tower at night.
Along the way, young readers pick up simple French words — each one with an easy say-it-out-loud pronunciation — and discover the stories behind Paris’s most famous landmarks. It’s a blend of mystery, friendship, and culture, made to be read aloud and pored over at three feet tall.
Made to be read at bedtime — and packed in a carry-on
A few of the pages
A little French, the easy way
Every French word in the book comes with a simple say-it-out-loud guide. A few they’ll learn:
Kailah Selima Fredette
Kailah has explored over 33 countries across 5 continents alongside her husband and two adventurous daughters. She believes travel reveals the magic of seeing the world as a classroom — learning through experiences, cultures, and connections.
Through Rosie in Paris, she hopes to share a little of that magic with children — blending adventure, friendship, and culture in a way that sparks curiosity about the big, beautiful world around them.
Questions, answered
What age is the book for?
It’s written for curious adventurers ages 4–8 — simple enough to read aloud to a preschooler, with enough story and mystery to hold an early reader.
Does my child need to know French?
Not at all. The French words are sprinkled in gently, each with an easy sound-it-out guide, so children pick them up naturally as the story goes.
Where can I buy it?
Rosie in Paris is available on Amazon, so it’s printed on demand and shipped right to you — Prime-eligible, with international delivery wherever Amazon ships.
Can I get a signed copy?
Not just yet — but it’s coming. If you’d love a signed copy, join the waitlist and we’ll let you know the moment they’re available.
Who wrote and illustrated it?
Kailah Selima Fredette, one half of NOE, wrote and illustrated Rosie in Paris — drawn from our family’s own travels through the city.
Read about Paris together tonight
A little mystery, a little French, and a whole lot of Paris — for your littlest traveler.
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