Hudson, an adventurous and enthusiastic Norwich Terrier, moves to Paris where he loves the new sights and smells. But when he tries to make friends, he discovers Parisian dogs only speak French!
Though initially discouraged, little Hudson’s desire to make friends and thrive in his new environment is so strong that he learns a new language.
Hudson’s experience will be helpful for any child moving to a new city.
REVIEWS
“Sweet story and beautifully illustrated. I saw this book originally at LAX and knew I needed it For my son (and me too). Beautifully illustrated and very cute story about the across the pond move of an ex-pat dog named Hudson. I especially like it as we are trying to introduce french culture and language to our son at an early age.”
“Staff favorite. Jackie Clark Mancuso, has created a colorful and engaging narrative about Hudson living the good life in Paris, France (as Hudson narrates in the story '…a really cool place for dogs').”
Norton Simon Museum
“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
“Très charmant! This is one of the most charming and engaging books for kids I've ever read. It's fun to read, the pictures are adorable and warm-hearted, and the story is really lovely. It's one of those books that's enjoyable for both the reader and the read-to. And you'll even learn a little French!”
Jilann Picariello, author, Jessica Lost
“This fun tale of an English-speaking dog adapting to life in Paris works on several levels. The colorful gouache illustrations of dogs, people and city scenes have loads of personality and emotion, and will engage kids even if they know nothing about dogs or Paris. For fans of France and the French language, there’s even more to enjoy and learn.”
Common Sense Media
“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 learns a new language, thanks to lessons from—who else?—a French poodle.”
Publishers Weekly
“This is a great book for anyone planning on putting their child in a French foreign language immersion program. Or even just to introduce them to a foreign language and culture. I especially love the inclusion of ‘le petit dictionnaire’ on the back cover. It’s a life saver for people like me who struggle pronouncing those fancy French words.”
Garden District Book Club
“Paris-Chien is a MUST! 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
“The author paints a diverse picture of Paris, with people of different ethnicities and cultures.”
Kids Books Without Borders
“Children and adults alike will enjoy the "fish out of water” story. The gouache artwork is particularly charming, and the color palette and flat, stylized technique evoke 20th century French artists such as Matisse.”
Margo Tannenbaum, Children’s Librarian
I’m eager to add to Paris-Chien to my ELL classroom library! I love love love the illustrations! The language is simple enough for a first/second grader to read most of the book (except the French words/places) independently.
Whitney, Goodreads
“Delightful!”
Travel for Kids: See The World
"Mancuso is very conscious of the influence books have on fertile young minds. Each book tackles situations children commonly face, using the resourceful Hudson as guide. Children love dogs and they are a wonderful mirror of human behavior. What better way to model empathy and kindness than through the adventures of a small, friendly dog.” France Today
“A lovely book that made me want to be in Paris again. Mancuso caught the vibe of the city perfectly.”
Bark Magazine
“LOVE this book. The illustrations are especially warm and wonderful.”
Monica Kulling, author, Lumpito
“A charming story for children or adults who have to move to a new place. The art is fresh and modern.”
Happily After All
“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
Clever storyline, charming, colorful illustrations, and one very precocious little terrier all add up to a delightful read for children of all ages. I hope we'll see more of Hudson in the future!
Chris, Amazon
Bien sur. C'est un livre absolument charmant. N'est-ce pas? Such a delightful tale that I have been wagging mine all day. The illustrations are delightful daubs of casualness and the captions just breezy enough to make me want to tag along. Now I want to go shopping with Hudson at L'Eclaireur. And, of course, we will have my favorite ice cream, Creole flavor, on the Isle St Louis at, well, where else? I look forward to the next episode, s'il vous plait.
Mr. Archie, Amazon
“I loved the eye catching cover and the beautiful pictures. The mixture of French and English words helped me follow the story I could read the book with my dad but also read to my little brother, meaning the book was entertaining for all levels. The main character was very good and you liked him immediately. There is also a nice part at the end where you find out what each of the French words mean.”
Isabelle Cullingford, age 7, French Entrée