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Gaston (2014)

by Kelly DiPucchio(Favorite Author)
4.22 of 5 Votes: 4
languge
English
publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
review 1: This is the most wonderful children's book! It has French Bulldogs (starring Gaston, of course) and "teacup" French Poodles and the theme is about belonging and acceptance. It's the type of book I will read with my 6 year old now and will hold onto and treasure so I can share it with my grandchildren many years from now. Christian Robinson's beautiful illustrations provide the perfect backdrop to this precious tale.
review 2: What's not to love about this book? I'll answer that question...nothing. The art is fantastic, unique and atmospheric with such a great color palette. It feels very very French, or at least how I think of French things. The themes of celebrating and accepting differences and breaking pre defined roles are so applicable to a variety of c
... moreurrent and historical struggles, but it isn't heavy handed at all. I would suggest this book to any kid or storytime! less
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Destinay
Liked the idea of family and how being different from others doesn't make you not family.
agabehy
Adorable. I think it might be a nice accompaniment to a novel about adoption.
tippymn
My Caldecott pick. Perfectly irresistible!
BoogieMT
Easily the best book ever written.
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