Paris-Chien: adventures of an expat dog - Softcover

Jackie Clark Mancuso

9780988605817: Paris-Chien: adventures of an expat dog

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988605813 ISBN 13: 9780988605817

Publisher: La Librairie Parisienne, 2012

When Hudson, an adventurous and adorable terrier, moves to Paris, heloves the new sights and smells. But when he tries to make friends, hediscovers the Parisian dogs only speak French. Though initiallydisheartened, little Hudson's desire to make friends is so strong thathe goes to French class. Things begin to look up and Hudson becomes a Parisien or "Paris-Chien" (chien is the French word for dog). Paris-Chien strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new or differentkid in any situation. Beautiful gouache illustrations of Paris markets,cafes, dogs and parks make the story enjoyable for both the reader andthe "read-to." French words appear in the illustrations and in aglosssary at the end, so you'll even learn a little French!

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From the Inside Flap:

When Hudson, an adventurous Norwich Terrier, moves to Paris, he loves the new sights and smells. But when he tries to make friends, he is surprised to discover that the dogs only speak French.

Little Hudson's desire to make friends and thrive in his new environment is so strong that he learns a new language. Hudson becomes a Parisian, or Paris-Chien, (chien means dog in French).

French words that appear in the illustrations are defined in a glossary, so the book also serves as an introduction to learning French- although Hudson's successful experience will be meaningful to any child set down in any new country, city, or school.

Illustrated with colorful gouache paintings of parks, markets, cafes and dogs, the story will entertain children and adults who like dogs and Paris.

About the Author:

Jackie Clark Mancuso began drawing dogs in Luxembourg Gardens when she was living in Paris. The drawings turned into the paintings that inspired the story of Paris-Chien. Before that she was an art director at Parenting and Baby Talk magazines in New York City, and designed books for Weldon Owen, Sunset Books and Nolo Press. Jackie visits her Parisian friends, human and canine, every chance she can.

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