A Poodle in Paris

by Connie Kaldor, Fil & Julie (Illustrator)

Overview

Go out on the town with this sparky pooch, and singalong to 12 tail-wagging songs. As a dog named La Grande Fifi strolls through the streets of Paris, she bumps into a wide assortment of friends, including her Bichon Frisé band members who play for her at the club Le Bow Wow. In this charming story featuring funny illustrations by Fil & Julie, La Grande Fifi proves that home is where the heart is, whether you’ve got one or five, four or two. The accompanying album (included on a CD and via a unique digital download code) features 12 hilarious, easy-to-sing tunes that introduce children to a wide assortment of animals, from buffaloes and monkeys to armadillos and pandas! WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD, NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS ASSOCIATION GOLD AWARD, AND A JUNO AWARD

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782923163123
Publisher:	The Secret Mountain
Publication date:	08/01/2006
Edition description:	BK&CD-ROM
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Connie Kaldor is considered “one of Canada’s most significant contemporary folk performers” (Billboard Magazine). She has toured around the world, received five Junos and a Western Literature Award, and is a member of the Order of Canada. Her song, “Wood River” is considered by many to be the quintessential Prairie folk ballad. Her publications include A Duck in New York City, A Poodle in Paris and Lullaby Berceuse : A Warm Prairie Night. The duo Fil & Julie (Philippe Arseneau Bussières and Julie Saint-Onge Drouin) have illustrated several albums, including Gratien Gratton prince de la gratouille, Fanfaron, À l’école des petits magiciens and Time for Bed.

Editorial Reviews

"Heartwarming, hilarious, and hopelessly Parisian."—THE BLOOMSBURY REVIEW

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