Gaston is one of four puppies belonging to Mrs. Poodle. Mrs. Poodle taught her puppies how to be proper poodles, with fine poodle manners. Gaston loves his family, always trying the hardest. But, Gaston was different. He grew bigger and faster. His ears and tail were different. Even his bark was different. One day, Mrs. Poodle takes her family to the park. There she meets Mrs. Bulldog and her family, where both moms discover that a terrible mistake has been made. Gaston looks like Mrs. Bulldog's family. In Mrs. Bulldog's family, Antoinette looks like Mrs. Poodle's family. It appears that a switch was made when Gaston and Antoinette were born! What are they to do?
This sweet story whose text is loving and to the point comes alive with Christian Robinson's gorgeous acrylic paintings. His style is fluid and animated, with the texture of the brush adding to their depth. Kids will love the story on its surface but there is much to discuss here. Looking different, family, blended families and acceptance can be deeply explored.
Mark's Picks Rating: 5
Reading Level: 2.8 • Interest Level: P-2 • Lexile Level: AD500L • AR Points: 0.5
Publisher: Atheneum • ISBN: 978-0-605-86135-0 Available in Perma-Bound Styleline Binding
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