| Title | : | Antoinette |
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| ISBN | : | 1481457837 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781481457835 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 |
| Publication | : | First published February 21, 2017 |
Antoinette Reviews
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I adored Gaston, and now I'll need to add this companion book to my collection. Lovely illustrations and story about finding what you're good at and pursuing it. -
Adorable companion book to GASTON!
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What a dynamite team!
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This was a nice book, but not as special as Gaston. (My son agrees and requested multiple readings of Gaston, but was fine with just one of Antoinette.)
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Cute story of a brave little poodle being raised in a family of bulldogs. With fun artwork by
Christian Robinson.
My favorite part was the recap of the thrilling climactic moment, told in slo-mo. Yep. I kid you not. -
Beautiful and imaginative. Very child friendly and fun. DiPucchio is consistently humorous and whimsical. Christian Robinson is well on his way to becoming one of the finest children's book illustrator's of our time. Get their earlier book, Gaston as well. Just as terrific!
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Readers will adore Antoinette - and will love seeing Gaston within her story!
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My View:
This is an adorable book that shouts “Read out loud.” “Read to a child.” “Enjoy.” There is such a beautiful sense of fun and innocence here, the illustrations and the words are fun, full of energy and cute.
There are many messages in the book that a child will absorb; about friendships, confidence…about individuals having different talents/abilities. All have merits. But I think you should just read this book for the simple pleasure and fun of reading a delightful, entertaining book (and for being able to say Ooh- La- La many times). :) -
I loved Antoinette!! I loved Gaston! I must find and read every book in the series!!
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A companion book to Gaston, which unfortunately lacks the brilliance of the original story. The ending is sweet, especially if you've read both books (though that is not necessary to understand it).
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This was so cute and unproblematic (unlike the first one which focussed too much on gender roles) and THEN ?! D:
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5 stars--that page with the replay...... amazing!!!
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Adorable! I loved the pages with the slow-motion spread of Antoinette saving Ooh-La-La. That got a genuine laugh.
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Another book about the pups from Gaston, this one features Antionette discovering what makes her special.
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Cute, but not nearly as good as our beloved
Gaston. -
While Gaston is still my favorite, this is a cute follow up. Love the name "Ooh-La-La" for a poodle!
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Love.
I loved Gaston and I love Antoinette. -
First sentence: Mrs. Bulldog watched her puppies race through the yard. Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette. Here they come again! Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette. Busy, aren't they? And ridiculously cute, but please don't tell them that.
Premise/plot: Antoinette, the poodle puppy being raised in a family of bull-dogs, doesn't know what makes her special, what makes her unique. Mrs. Bulldog keeps assuring her that she is, but gives no specifics as to how or why. But when Antoinette's friend Ooh-La-La (Gaston's sister) goes missing, it is her turn to shine. This determined pup WILL find her friend no matter what...proving that she is brave, resourceful, persistent.
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one and Gaston. I read this one first actually. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to read Gaston as well. I like Gaston and Antoinette as a couple, and I like knowing that one day these two pups will have pups of their own to love and raise. I like the setting (France) and the sprinkling of French throughout the text. It's just a very fun book.
Text: 4 out of 5
Illustrations: 4 out of 5
Total: 8 out of 10 -
All of Antoinette's brothers know what they are good at, but Antoinette still hasn't figured out her special skill. When Ooh-La-La goes missing, Antoinette feels something new, discovers her special skill, and saves the day.
It's not often that a book features a double take slow-mo flashback, but this one does. It's also unusual for picture books to skip far ahead to the future, show romantic endings, and how the special skill works out as a career. A great sequel to Gaston that might be a good read for career days. And of course, it is a good pick for dog lovers. -
Loved this follow up story from Gaston. Antoinette is like most of us and is searching for her special self. We are all unique and have unique traits to share with this world and through this simple story children will learn this too. Again, the art is playful and is as enjoyable as the story. Another great one from Kelly!
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Sometimes our talents are apparent early on, but sometimes it takes a while to discover what it is that we do really well. Such is the case with our dear Antoinette. Her siblings each have a special something they are good at that makes them different, but Antoinette doesn't have something obvious that makes her special. What will it take for her to find that special talent?
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Adorable sequel to
Gaston! Antoinette wants to find out what she's good at... and boy, does she!
I liked that she was able to turn her talent into an illustrious career - you go, girl! -
Family is not only those that you are related to by blood.
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The sweetest comfort food with dogs and a young puppy finding her talents
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All of Antoinette’s brothers are bulldogs, very talented bulldogs. Rocky is smart, Ricky is very fast and Bruno is super strong, and Antoinette isn’t quite sure what makes her special. One day she meets her friend’s, Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La and Gaston, at the park. When Ooh-La-La goes missing, all the puppies spring into action to find her. Even with each of the brothers’ using their special skills, no one can find her, until Antoinette feels a tug in her heart. Antoinette knows she has to find Ooh-La-La, and she won’t give up.
Follow Antoinette as she goes on a journey to save her puppy friend, while discovering what truly makes her special.
With a great story line and unique, lively illustrations, author Kelly Dipucchio and illustrator Christian Robinson take a young reader on a journey of discovering who you are, while also highlighting that everyone has their own special gift.
You can find the rest of my reviews and giveaways in my weekly newspaper column: For the Love of Books-Dixon's Independent Voice. -
The puppies from Gaston are back in another gorgeous book, with simple yet bold acrylic illustrations depicting two best friend dog families of bulldogs and poodles. When Mrs. Bulldog praises the gifts of her talented puppies, she refers to her only poodle type-puppy as so special, telling her that she will find her gift. That's just what happens when brave empathetic Antoinette leaves the happy park in search of the missing puppy, Ooh-La-La. Told with deceptive simplicity, this subtle yet strong story about bravery and selflessness will ring true for young readers. The repetitions of important details, similarly done in the Gaston story, are a delight to young listeners who eagerly want to repeat them along with the reader. Another hit for Kelly DiPucchio and her bulldogs and poodle families!
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Antoinette is a free spirited poodle who stays true to herself and follows her heart. Antoinette has three brothers that each have something special about them. Rocky is clever. Ricky is fast! And Bruno is strong. In the beginning Antoinette struggles in finding what makes her so special. When her friend goes missing, Antoinette is able to reveal all of the traits that make her so special. Instead of one unique thing, she finds out that she has many beautiful traits of her own. She shows that she is brave, persistent, resourceful and much more. I believe that young readers will enjoy this. This book gives off a gentle touch for little readers, and gives them a little adventure.
