Paris-Chien

By Jackie Clark Mancuso

Subjects: friendship, Paris, Juvenile fiction, language, Paris (france), fiction, Fiction, Travel, fiction, Children's fiction, Dogs, France, Dogs, fiction, jardin du luxembourg, picture book, norwich terrier

Description: When Hudson, an adventurous Norwich Terrier, moves to Paris for a year, he loves the new sights and smells, but when he tries to make friends, Hudson discovers the Parisian dogs only speak French. Nobody told him about this part. When his mom suggests going to French class, Hudson discovers other ex-pat dogs are in the same boat. Determined to make friends, he hits the books, studies, and things begin to look up. Hudson becomes a Parisian, or Paris-Chien! *(chien* is dog in French). With gouache illustrations of dogs, people, parks, markets and cafes that bring Paris to life, *Paris-Chien* is as much for dog lovers and Francophiles as it is for kids. French words that appear in the illustrations are defined in a glossary, so the book also serves as an introduction to learning French. The book carries a message for children about how to cope with change in their lives. Little Hudson’s desire to make friends and thrive in his new environment is so strong that he learns a new language. Hudson’s successful experience will be meaningful to any child set down in any new school, city or country.