Pipiolo and the Roof Dogs

By Brian Meunier

Masterful storytelling and gorgeous paintings of the beautiful heroine and her beloved dog, Pipiolo, hallmark the debut of a talented new team. Lupe and Pipiolo cannot imagine what life must be like for the roof dogs-the guard dogs set out on the small, hot concrete roofs of their town in Mexico. Pipiolo, a rascal and a deep thinker, orchestrates their escape with an act of daring and bravura that makes him the savior of the roof dogs. The rich yet piquant narration will hold young audiences rapt. The vivid paintings, glowing with warm desert colors, bring the heroic Pipiolo to life in broad swaths and tender details. Readers will revel in this inspired tale of "Tierra y Libertad!" Illustrated by Perky Edgerton.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525471286
• ISBN13: 9780525471288
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.3" x 0.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Beautiful inspiring book!

I'd have to say that this book may not be for small children. The narrative is long and children's eyes start to wander after a few sentences. This book is wonderful for 6 to adult. For little ones it might be better to condense the text. This is a small matter though when you consider the wonderful story and equally special illustrations. It is an exotic, dreamlike trip that teaches children that absolutely anyone can inspire to greatness. Our whole family loves this book and it gets many requests at bedtime. I cannot recommend it enough!