A Family for Louie

Illustrated by Alexandra Thompson
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
10.38"W x 10.31"H x 0.38"D  
On sale Jun 09, 2020 | 40 Pages | 978-1-9848-1321-3
| Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD580L | Fountas & Pinnell N
A foodie French bulldog finds a forever home in this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book, sure to appeal to fans of Gaston, Ellie, and Little Elliot, Big City.

Meet Louie. He's a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city, visiting his favorite restaurants. It's a good life, except... Louie is all on his own. What Louie wants more than anything is a family.

But try as he might, Louie can't seem to find a family that's right for him. At the beach, he meets a little boy and his mother... but they're eating green jello salad and sardine sandwiches (Louie's least favorite foods!). At his favorite sushi restaurant, Louie spies a father and daughter with an open seat at their table... but their cat chases him away. At the park, he meets a nice family having a yummy barbecue, but when they invite him to play frisbee... Louie just can't keep up. Where-oh-where will Louie find a just-right family of his very own?

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Alexandra Thompson is a Maine-based illustrator and author creating work for picture books, children’s apparel, and magazines. She is also the illustrator of A Family for Louie and Ben & Emma’s Big Hit. View titles by Alexandra Thompson
"Effortlessly cute . . . Sure to be a storytime favorite for grownups and kiddos alike." --BCCB

"A sweet (but not saccharine) story about finding a forever family." --Kirkus Reviews

"Thompson’s soft digital illustrations create a vibrant, cozy city filled with charming detail, where pups with discerning palates are welcomed in fine dining establishments. It’s a joy to follow Louie on his journey to finding his forever family." --Booklist

"Likable . . . Soft and detailed." --School Library Journal

A Family for Louie - Read Aloud With Author Alexandra Thompson | Brightly Storytime Together

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A foodie French bulldog finds a forever home in this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book, sure to appeal to fans of Gaston, Ellie, and Little Elliot, Big City.

Meet Louie. He's a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city, visiting his favorite restaurants. It's a good life, except... Louie is all on his own. What Louie wants more than anything is a family.

But try as he might, Louie can't seem to find a family that's right for him. At the beach, he meets a little boy and his mother... but they're eating green jello salad and sardine sandwiches (Louie's least favorite foods!). At his favorite sushi restaurant, Louie spies a father and daughter with an open seat at their table... but their cat chases him away. At the park, he meets a nice family having a yummy barbecue, but when they invite him to play frisbee... Louie just can't keep up. Where-oh-where will Louie find a just-right family of his very own?

Kids' Indie Next List

Author

Alexandra Thompson is a Maine-based illustrator and author creating work for picture books, children’s apparel, and magazines. She is also the illustrator of A Family for Louie and Ben & Emma’s Big Hit. View titles by Alexandra Thompson

Praise

"Effortlessly cute . . . Sure to be a storytime favorite for grownups and kiddos alike." --BCCB

"A sweet (but not saccharine) story about finding a forever family." --Kirkus Reviews

"Thompson’s soft digital illustrations create a vibrant, cozy city filled with charming detail, where pups with discerning palates are welcomed in fine dining establishments. It’s a joy to follow Louie on his journey to finding his forever family." --Booklist

"Likable . . . Soft and detailed." --School Library Journal

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A Family for Louie - Read Aloud With Author Alexandra Thompson | Brightly Storytime Together

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