Signed Picture Books
If you are purchasing book/s as a gift, you have the option to add a custom inscription at checkout, e.g., “For Leo, Happy Birthday!”
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REVIEWS
PARIS-CHIEN
"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
"Local artist and 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 Store
"Determined to make friends, Hudson eventually learns a new language, thanks to lessons from—who else?—a French poodle." Publishers Weekly
"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 T., Librarian
“A fun tale of adapting to life in Paris. The colorful gouache illustrations of dogs, people and city scenes have loads of personality and emotion... strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new or different kid in any situation.” Common Sense Media
“LOVE this book. The illustrations are especially warm and wonderful.” Monica Kulling, author, Lumpito and the Painter from Spain
That's some dog! While the story is engaging, and the setting, Paris, is obviously glamorous, it's the illustrations that really sell this book. They're great! Adorable! What a character! What a dog!
HUDSON IN PROVENCE
“Mancuso takes our sweet pup Hudson on a trip full of color and romance... in a fun style which makes us think of Maira Kalman.”
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Hudson finds the magic of Provence in painting."
PBS Reading Rockets
"Colorful and engaging gouache illustrations, filled with local details and French vocabulary, offer lots for young readers to pore over."
Common Sense Media
“This lovely picture book is great for exposing kids to a foreign language!”
Pragmatic Mom
“The author paints a diverse picture of Paris, with people of different ethnicities and cultures, selling and buying delicious and fresh foods at the open market.” Kids Books Without Borders
“At their heart, Jackie's books are about navigating new experiences, and making friends—something all children can relate to.” The Little Crooked Cottage
HUDSON AND THE PUPPY
“Beautiful, full-page gouache paintings vividly capture the bustle of Paris…. Cinematic references (Jacques Tati, Charlie Chaplin) will appeal to cinephiles.... Absolutely delightful, especially for dog lovers and Francophiles.” Kirkus Reviews
“My 4-year-old and I love this series about Hudson . . . these are wonderful books for your budding Francophile.” Ann Mah, Mastering the Art of French Eating, The Lost Vintage
"An utterly charming and delightfully entertaining picture book for children ages 5-7, Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections." The Midwest Book Review
"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
Kids and kids at heart will all enjoy this delightful picture book series. Is it possible that the fun-filled adventures of Hudson the dog keep getting better and better? I would say absolutely, yes! This is the third book in the series of the life of Hudson, an adorable little expat Norwich Terrier living in France. This time, Hudson has found a new friend in a tiny (and very shy) little Dachsund puppy. Hudson has true terrier spunk and a contagious zest for life. The pacing of this humorous and touching story will definitely hold the attention of young listeners from start to finish. The illustrations are incredible -- a visual treat in and of themselves. Highly recommended.
A wonderful story with a beautiful message. And the illustrations were magnificent. My Granddaughter and I felt like we were actually in Paris.
When Hudson moves to Paris, he tries to make friends, but discovers the Parisian dogs only speak French. Paris-Chien strikes a universal chord as it shows how it feels to be the new kid in any situation.