A Poodle in Paris [With Audio CD] - Hardcover

by Connie Kaldor (Author), Fil &. Julie (Illustrator)

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

Author Biography

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.