A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Rome in search of freedom in new picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane
Mac Barnett is the coauthor of the Terrible Two series
and the author of many picture books, which have won multiple
Caldecott Honors.
Claire Keane studied graphic design in Paris before moving
to Los Angeles, where she worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation
for 10 years and contributed to Frozen, Tangled, Enchanted, and
many other films. She now lives in Venice Beach, California, where
she writes and illustrates children’s books.
**STARRED REVIEW**
"Bighearted tale that champions honor for honor’s sake."
*Publishers Weekly*
**STARRED REVIEW**.
"Both Keane's art and Barnett's plucky hero give the big city of
Rome an exciting and inviting feel, making it a delightful
adventure for readers and travelers of all ages."
*Shelf Awareness*
“Joyful…Claire Keane’s illustrations evoke the noise and vitality
of Rome at its most rewarding. [A] charmer.”
*Wall Street Journal*
Barnett's theatrical narrator works in tandem with the hilariously
pompous pooch to carry this rib-tickling romp with infectious
bravado. . .The beautifully textured architecture and action
sequences harken back to classic picture-books artists. Molto
bene!
*Kirkus Reviews*
In a single day, Paolo wins over the dogs of Rome, its people, and
the pope; he’ll just as easily endear himself to readers.
*School Library Journal*
Readers will be endeared to Paolo instantly, with his lust for life
and pluckiness in the face of adversity. Barnett’s text is simple
but imbued with a sense of dramatic beauty and humor. Keane’s
illustrations recall gorgeous pastel crayons swept across the page,
capturing the elegance of Rome and the charm of the adorable pooch
at the heart of the story.
*Booklist*
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