Another hilarious misadventure for Gaspard and Lisa! It’s almost Christmas and Gaspard and Lisa need to find a present for their teacher, fast. Gaspard is full of ideas, but none of them seems quite right. Luckily, Lisa comes up with a clever idea just in time. With the help of some glue and a plastic shower curtain, Gaspard and Lisa manage to surprise their teacher with the perfect Christmas gift.
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From Publishers Weekly
The irresistible canine heroes of the paper-over-board Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series set out to make a gift for their teacher in Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise by Anne Gutman, illus. by Georg Hallensleben. As the two attempt to fashion a raincoat from a red shower curtain and Krazy Glue, it's hard to say which is funnier, the sight of the dogs in Hallensleben's zippy acrylics or Gutman's deadpan text. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K-A droll entry in an appealing series about two young dogs. Gaspard and Lisa decide to give their teacher a raincoat for Christmas, and the shower curtain at Gaspard's house seems to be just what they need to make it. After accidentally gluing it onto him, then attempting to dye it yellow, the pair's efforts result in something unexpected but wonderful-a raincoat for Mrs. Dupont's dog. The handsomely composed oil paintings lend an unpretentious, childlike quality to this French import.-S. P.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Anne Gutman was a book designer before teaming up with her husband to write stories. She is the author of the best-selling George and Lily picture books, published in over 15 countries. She lives in Paris with their two young children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming,
By kennedy19 "kennedy19" (wakefield, ma USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise (Gaspard and Lisa Books) (Hardcover)
A charming picture book. Gaspard and Lisa are two little dogs who want to bring a present to school for their human teacher. They decide to make her a raincoat, but of course they make a mess of it. First they tear down the shower curtain to use as material, then Gaspard gets stuck in it when they glue it together, then they try to wash it in the washing machine and it shrinks. However, they can still use the tiny coat - for their teacher's dog Pierre! This book is illustrated with rich, simple paintings that are a joy for the eye and that make the characters quite appealing.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as "Friends Forever",
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This review is from: Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise (Gaspard and Lisa Books) (Hardcover)
I love the artwork, but the story is not nearly as good "Friends Forever." Actually, this is our 3rd Gaspard & Lisa book and "Friends Forever" is by far the best.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book,
This review is from: Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise (Gaspard and Lisa Books) (Hardcover)
My family loves all the Gaspard and Lisa books, but this one in particular makes my son laugh and laugh and laugh. It was a great purchase. I also absolutely love the rich, colorful illustrations.
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It was almost Christmas, and Gaspard and I still hadn't found a present for our teacher, Mrs. Duport. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
It was almost Christmas, and Gaspard and I still hadn't found a present for our teacher, Mrs. Duport. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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