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Antoinette / words by Kelly DiPuccio ; pictures by Christian Robinson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Audience:
  • Children
ISBN:
  • 9781481457835
  • 1481457837
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • [E] 23
LOC classification:
  • PZ7.D6219 An 2017
Summary: "Raised in a family of talented bulldogs, Antoinette the poodle wonders what makes her special. She gets the chance to prove herself and find what she's good at when puppy Ooh-la-la goes missing"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Book Bedford Public Library Picture Books Fiction E DIP Available 32500002152446
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A 2017 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner

"Fans of Gaston (2014) rejoice! Now it's Antoinette's turn to shine." -- Booklist (starred review)
"Delightful...an action-packed romp." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Three cheers for the winning Antoinette !" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Meet Gaston's friend Antoinette!

Antoinette--a very special poodle--learns to follow her heart and be herself in this charming companion to Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson's beloved Gaston .

Antoinette's three burly brothers each have a special talent. Rocky is clever. Ricky is fast ! And Bruno is STRONG. Mrs. Bulldog reassures Antoinette that there is something extra special about her--but Antoinette is not so sure.

Then one day, while Antoinette plays in the park with her friend Gaston, Gaston's sister Ooh-La-La goes missing. Antoinette feels a tug in her heart and a twitch in her nose. She must find Ooh-La-La. She will not give up!

Can Antoinette rescue the puppy in peril--and discover what makes her extra special along the way?

"Raised in a family of talented bulldogs, Antoinette the poodle wonders what makes her special. She gets the chance to prove herself and find what she's good at when puppy Ooh-la-la goes missing"-- Provided by publisher.

AD560L Lexile

Decoding demand: 79 (high) Semantic demand: 91 (very high) Syntactic demand: 71 (high) Structure demand: 86 (very high) Lexile

Accelerated Reader AR LG 2.4 0.5 190186.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Publishers Weekly Review

In a delightful sequel to 2014's Gaston, Gaston the bulldog's poodle counterpart, Antoinette, wonders what she has to offer compared to her bulldog brothers Rocky, Ricky, and Bruno, who are-respectively-clever, fast, and strong. Antoinette's mother has faith: "Chin up!" she barks. "You have something extra special. I can feel it in my bones!" That something extra is persistence, readers discover, as the two canine families realize that Gaston's brother Ooh-La-La is missing: "Antoinette felt a tug in her heart and a twitch in her nose. She could not-would not-give up!" From then on it's an action-packed romp, as Antoinette trails Ooh-La-La to the Louvre, smuggles herself past the guards, and carries out a heart-stopping rescue-complete with an instant replay-atop a famous sculpture. Robinson's Parisian spreads are full of retro verve, but he doesn't overlook the city's ordinary inhabitants-a garbage collector, a bubble blower in the park, a woman in a head scarf driving a car. DiPucchio excels in showing rather than telling, and it's clear that beneath Antoinette's fluffy exterior lies the heart of a hero. Ages 4-8. Agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 1-DiPucchio and Robinson follow up Gaston, their book about a French bulldog in a family of poodles, with a tale about his pal Antoinette, the lone poodle in a litter of French bulldogs. Antoinette's siblings all have special talents, but she's not sure what makes her stand out. All that changes, however, the day that Antoinette's and Gaston's families meet up and Gaston's sister Ooh-La-La goes missing. Stalwart Antoinette refuses to give up in the face of adversity and soon proves herself. Expressive and energetic, Robinson's acrylic illustrations are full of details that establish the Parisian setting, from the Eiffel Tower in the background to the beret on a painter in the park, and the climactic moment takes place in the Louvre, on the famed Winged Victory of Samothrace statue. The images have a flat, almost childlike feeling, with the artist using simple shapes to portray characters and objects and convey a sense of whimsy that matches the text. The focus is the dogs, but many ethnically diverse people appear in the background. While this is a straightforward story, with the familiar message that sometimes it takes time to discover one's raison d'être, DiPucchio brings a lighthearted, arch quality to her narration, breaking the fourth wall here and there ("Busy aren't they? And ridiculously cute, but please don't tell them that."). Overall, this picture book is bound to have children rapt until the conclusion-and soon begging for another read. VERDICT Sure to be a storytime hit, especially where Gaston is popular.-Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

*Starred Review* Fans of Gaston (2014) rejoice! Now it's Antoinette's turn to shine. Her mother, Mrs. Bulldog, is busy raising her four puppies. Each ridiculously cute pup has a special talent (cleverness, speed, strength), but Antoinette is still waiting to discover hers. One day at the park, where the pups are busily playing with Mrs. Poodles' brood, little Ooh-La-La goes missing! The pups race all over the city, pursuing doggy tracks through the streets and sidewalks of Paris, dodging café tables, bicycles, and broomsticks. Unstoppable star tracker Antoinette strikes gold she follows the runaway (who is chasing an orange butterfly) into the Louvre and saves her from a perilous fall from the top of the Winged Victory statue. The daring rescue is documented on witnesses' cellphones as they shout Trés bien! In a humorous spread, the author asks, Would you like to see that again? and four close-ups repeat the breathtaking save. Later, Antoinette grows up to become a famous police dog. Robinson's ability to portray diverse townspeople actively pursuing city life and gardens and buildings give special flavor to the chase, while a tantalizing glimpse of Mona Lisa's hands adds to the fun for repeated readings.--Gepson, Lolly Copyright 2016 Booklist

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Kelly DiPucchio is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Grace for President and numerous other books for kids, including Super Manny Stands Up! ; Crafty Chloe , Zombie in Love , Gaston , and Antoinette . She lives with her husband and three children in Michigan. You can find out more about Kelly and her books at KellyDiPucchio.com.

Christian Robinson was born in Hollywood, California. He grew up in a small one-bedroom apartment with his brother, two cousins, aunt, and grandmother. Drawing became a way to make space for himself and to create the kind of world he wanted to see. He studied animation at the California Institute of the Arts and would later work with the Sesame Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios before becoming an illustrator of books for children. His books include Gaston and Antoinette , written by Kelly DiPucchio, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Last Stop on Market Street , written by Matt de la Peña, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and the Newbery Medal. He presently lives in northern California with his rescue greyhound Baldwin and several houseplants. He looks forward to one day seeing the aurora borealis. Visit him online at TheArtofFun.com.
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