Paris-Chien
Adventures of an Expat Dog
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- € 8,49
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- € 8,49
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Book 1 of 3: A Paris Chien Adventure Series
"Take one incredibly cute dog to Paris. Beautifully illustrate him and scenes around Paris in gouache. VoilÀ! You have a fun and engaging masterpiece." —The Picture Book Review
When Hudson, an adventurous Norwich Terrier, moves to Paris, he loves the new sights and smells. But when he tries to make friends, he discovers Parisian dogs only speak French! Though initially discouraged, little Hudson's desire to make friends and thrive in his new environment is so strong that he learns a new language. Paris-Chien strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new or different kid in any situation. Hudson's successful experience will be comforting to any child set down in a new country, city, or school.
"A lovely book. Mancuso caught the vibe of the city perfectly." —The Bark
"The author paints a diverse picture of Paris, with people of different ethnicities and cultures." —Kids Books Without Borders
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Hudson, a plucky terrier, can't wait to meet some French dogs while spending a year in Paris with his owner, a writer. Though Hudson sees many other dogs running errands with their owners, everyone is "so busy going places" that he isn't able to make friends. When he finally finds a dog park, another obstacle arises: the dogs only speak French ("Oh great," Hudson thinks. "I thought all dogs spoke Dog"). Hudson slowly absorbs the French language (thanks to lessons from who else? a French poodle), and debut author Mancuso includes a sprinkling of French words throughout, which are defined in a glossary. The story feels designed largely to showcase Mancuso's playful, rough-hewn gouache paintings of Paris and its human and canine denizens (Hudson appears in roughly half of the images). Still, she gives Hudson a bold, amusing narrative voice tinged with self-righteousness ("Are you kidding me?" he grumbles, seeing a no-dogs sign at one park), and he ends the story on a droll note, announcing that he's becoming a real Parisian "I mean Paris-chien." Ages 3 6.
