California Young Reader Medal
2018 · Primary · Nominee
About This Book
A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances in this adorable doggy tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Christian Robinson.
This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips—never slobbers! He yips—never yaps! And he walks with grace—never races! Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters.
But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park—Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette—reveals there's been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right…but they don't feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses—and their hearts—to find where they belong?
This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips—never slobbers! He yips—never yaps! And he walks with grace—never races! Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters.
But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park—Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette—reveals there's been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right…but they don't feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses—and their hearts—to find where they belong?
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2017 · Picture Book · Finalist
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
2016 · Grades K-2 · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2016 · Picture Book · Nominee
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
2016 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
2016 · Picture Book · Nominee
Buckaroo Book Award
2015 · Children's · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2015 · Up to Seven · Recommended
Star of the North Picture Book Award
2015 · Grades K-2 · Nominee
Junior Library Guild
2014 · Selection
