An American dog in Paris, ex-pat Hudson, an adventurous Norwich Terrier, discovers that it is difficult to make friends and adjust to his new environment when all the other dogs speak French, not Dog. He enrolls in a language course and learns French from Madame Vera, a French poodle. He becomes a Paris-Chien. Colorful gouache illustrations of parks, shops, cafes, and dogs bring Paris to life. French words in the illustrations are defined in a glossary. Hudson’s triumphant experience will be meaningful to any child in a new situation. mjw |
| Title: Paris-Chien: Adventures Of an Ex-Pat Dog Author: Jackie Clark Mancusoe Illustrator: Jackie Clark Mancusoe Publisher: La Librairie Parisienne Copyright: 2011 Original language: English ISBN: 978-0-615-54542-4 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture book Book setting: Paris, France Author’s residence: United States Subjects: Dogs, Europe, France, Paris, Western Europe |
Paris-Chien: Adventures Of An Ex-Pat Dog
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An American dog in Paris, ex-pat Hudson, an adventurous Norwich Terrier, discovers that it is difficult to make friends and adjust to his new environment when all the other dogs speak French, not Dog. He enrolls in a language course and learns French from Madame Vera, a French poodle. He becomes a Paris-Chien. Colorful gouache illustrations of parks, shops, cafes, and dogs bring Paris to life. French words in the illustrations are defined in a glossary. Hudson’s triumphant experience will be meaningful to any child in a new situation. mjw