Gaspard at the Seashore (Gaspard and Lisa Books) [Hardcover]

Anne Gutman (Author), Georg Hallensleben (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Gaspard and Lisa Books

Gaspard is off to summer camp to learn how to windsurf. There’s just one problem—he doesn’t know how to swim! After some lessons in the pool and a little help from his rubber
float, Gaspard is ready to become a swimming champion.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Gaspard, the adorable black dog from Gaspard on Vacation, is on holiday again. This time he has convinced his parents to send him to windsurfing camp. On the train ride there, Gaspard sits between two returning campers. "Victor told us that he was a champion swimmer, and this summer he wanted to become a champion windsurfer. 'I'm a champion swimmer, too,' said Valerie. 'Me too,' I said." Unfortunately, that's not quite true. In fact, Gaspard can't swim at all! Lucky for him, camp counselor Mr. Duval is pretty understanding, and, with his shark-shaped flotation ring, Gaspard is soon the envy of all the kids (or so he thinks).

Author Anne Gutman and illustrator Georg Hallensleben make the perfect team for this positively charming series about Parisian pooches Gaspard and Lisa (Lisa's Airplane Trip, Gaspard and Lisa at the Museum, etc.). The stories are simple; the artwork is exquisite and breathtakingly cute. (Ages 3 and older) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

Having visited Venice (Gaspard on Vacation) and New York City's Museum of Natural History (Gaspard and Lisa at the Museum), the black pup dreams of becoming a champion windsurfer in Gaspard at the Seashore by Anne Gutman, illus. by Georg Hallensleben. But first he must learn how to swim.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (April 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375811184
• ISBN-13: 978-0375811180
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.3 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #508,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Lovely Story, April 2, 2007

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Lynette S. Stefansson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaspard at the Seashore (Gaspard and Lisa Books) (Hardcover)

This is another simple and lovely story about Gaspard the dog(?). This time, he goes to a summer camp at the seashore to learn to windsurf. As usual, the illustrations are beautiful and colorful. There is a subtle moral and a happy ending. These books always make me want to go to France!

5.0 out of 5 stars This is our favorite these days..., March 12, 2006

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Julie O. Grunwald "Julie G from the Isle of V" (Vashon Island, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gaspard at the Seashore (Gaspard and Lisa Books) (Hardcover)

Gaspard and Lisa have a friendship much like my son and his best friend (who happens to be a girl) that we cant help but to replace their names when telling the story. Gaspard goes to camp and is faced with an inability to swim like some other children. In the end Gaspard has a wonderful experience with other kids who cannot swim, learns to be a champion "kick board splasher" and ends up with a swim ring which makes him the envy of the whole camp. As always, this book is another wonderful addition to a sweet and well-done series.