Paris-Chien by Jackie Clark Mancuso
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. Voil You have a fun and engaging masterpiece.--The Picture Book Review A lovely book that made me want to be in Paris again. Mancuso caught the vibe of the city perfectly.--Bark Magazine When Hudson, an adventurous terrier, moves to Paris, he loves the new sights and smells. But when he tries to make friends, he discovers the Parisian dogs only speak French Though initially discouraged, little Hudson's desire to make friends is so strong that he learns French. Hudson becomes a Parisien or Paris-Chien. Chien is the French word for dog. By showing how it feels to be the new or different kid in any situation, Paris-Chien strikes a universal chord. Chic and so much fun.--This Picture Book Life The author paints a diverse picture of Paris, with people of different ethnicities and cultures.--Kids Books Without Borders
" Paris-Chien showcases Mancuso's playful gouache paintings of Paris' human and canine denizens, and gives Hudson a bold, amusing narrative voice. . Determined to make friends, Hudson eventually learns a new language, thanks to lessons fromwho else?a French poodle. A petit dictionnaire serves as an introduction to learning French." Publishers Weekly
"A fun tale of adapting to life in Paris. The colorful gouache illustrations of dogs, people and city scenes have loads of personality and emotion... strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new or different kid in any situation." Common Sense Media
"Children and adults alike will enjoy the 'fish out of water' story. The gouache artwork is particularly charming, and the color palette and stylized 20th century French artists such as Matisse." Margo Tannenbaum, Children's Librarian
"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
"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
"Caught the vibe of the city perfectly." BARK magazine
"Think of it as Me Talk Pretty One Day from the point of view of a dog and written and illustrated for children." Amy Adams, Children's Librarian
"Delightful!" Travel for Kids
"A fun tale of adapting to life in Paris. The colorful gouache illustrations of dogs, people and city scenes have loads of personality and emotion... strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new or different kid in any situation." Common Sense Media
"Children and adults alike will enjoy the 'fish out of water' story. The gouache artwork is particularly charming, and the color palette and stylized 20th century French artists such as Matisse." Margo Tannenbaum, Children's Librarian
"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
"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
"Caught the vibe of the city perfectly." BARK magazine
"Think of it as Me Talk Pretty One Day from the point of view of a dog and written and illustrated for children." Amy Adams, Children's Librarian
"Delightful!" Travel for Kids
Following a career as an art director and book designer, Mancuso transitioned into doing her own art, becoming a painter and author/illustrator of children's books. She enjoys travel, particularly to France, where she can improve her shaky grasp of the French language.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780615545424 |
| ISBN 10 | 0615545424 |
| Title | Paris-Chien |
| Author | Jackie Clark Mancuso |
| Series | A Paris-Chien Adventure |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | La Librairie Parisienne |
| Year published | 2013-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |