Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris

By Jackie Clark Mancuso

Book 3 of 3: A Paris Chien Adventure Series

"My 4-year-old and I love this series about Hudson . . . these are wonderful books for your budding Francophile." Ann Mah, The Lost Vintage, Mastering the Art of French Eating

"For kids already smitten with Bemelmans, the renderings of Parisian landmarks give off major Madeline vibes." Sarah Diehl, Librarian, Kit Lit Exchange

Explore Paris with two lovable pups in this story of friendship and compassion. In the third outing of the bestselling Paris Chien Adventures, Hudson has become the consummate Parisian: a gourmet who loves good food, a cinÉphile who loves movies, and a flÂneur who knows his adopted city inside out, from the Pont Neuf to the PÉriphÉrique.

Hudson to the rescue! When Hudson encounters a lost puppy, our hero takes him on a whirlwind tour of Paris — on foot, vespa and bateau mouche — to find his home. What will Hudson do when he realizes the puppy is homeless?
A petit dictionnaire of French words serves as an introduction to French.

"Absolutely delightful!" Beautiful, full-page gouache paintings vividly capture the bustle of Paris." Kirkus Reviews

"Being a bilingual household, we love this book. The story is sweet—relatable to an expat—and my daughter loves reading about Hudson. I am excited there is a new one out!" Kristen Beddard, The Kale Project

• Language: English
• Publisher: La Librairie Parisienne
• Release date: Sep 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9780988605893

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Reviews for Hudson and the Puppy

[1avidfan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wonderful little book that is set in Paris. We see some of the city through the eyes and words of a French dog and a little puppy he finds in the streets of Paris. Extra special if read aloud with a French accent!

[sweetiegherkin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hudson, an adorable dog himself, comes across a lost puppy one day. He tries taking the puppy to various haunts around Paris to see if anything triggers a memory of the puppy's home but to no avail. Finally, Hudson decides to see if his owner will take the puppy into their home.I had heard that this was a good series of picture books set in France, but this book was the only title available in my library. It didn't seem to matter much that I hadn't read any other book featuring Hudson, as this book stands alone just fine. The story is sweet, showing how one can be a friend and help another in need. There are also some French terms interspersed throughout, which are defined both in the text and in a glossary at the back of the book.The book also showcases many places throughout Paris, with the main text explaining a bit about the significance of each without appearing too didactic while the illustrations use bold brushstrokes to present each spot. I have only two quibbles here -- one is that the page spread featuring the Eiffel Tower results in the famous monument being almost entirely lost to the spine. The second is that the text labels for each place are in such faint white lettering that it's easy to miss them at first. Overall, however, this is a fun read that kids will enjoy and learn a bit of culture from as well.