Paris-Chien: Adventures of an Expat Dog

By Jackie Clark Mancuso

"Hudson can't wait to meet French dogs while spending a year in Paris. When he finally finds a dog park, an obstacle arises: The dogs only speak French. Hudson eventually absorbs the language, thanks to lessons from--who else--a French poodle." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "The illustrations have loads of personality and emotion. Paris-Chien strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new or different kid in any situation. A+." COMMON SENSE MEDIA "I love this book. It's witty, has a wonderful sense of place and is beautifully painted. Mancuso is an exciting talent in the world of picture books " MAGPIE THAT "Take one incredibly cute dog to Paris. Beautifully illustrate him and scenes around Paris in gouache. Voil You have a fun and engaging masterpiece." THE PICTURE BOOK REVIEW "The author paints a diverse picture of Paris, with people of different ethnicities and cultures...a gem of a book." KIDS BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS "From home sickness to French lessons to the struggle to make Parisian friends this book carries a message for children about how to cope with change in their lives." PARIS VOICE

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0988605813
• ISBN13: 9780988605817
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: La Librairie Parisienne
• Length: 40 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2