“Fans ofGaston(2014) rejoice! Now it’s Antoinette’s turn to shine.” —Booklist(starred review) “Delightful…an action-packed romp.” —Publishers Weekly(starred review) “Three cheers for the winningAntoinette!” —Kirkus Reviews(starred review)
Meet Gaston’s friend Antoinette!
Antoinette—a very special poodle—learns to follow her heart and be herself in this charming companion to Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson’s belovedGaston.
Antoinette’s three burly brothers each have a special talent. Rocky is clever. Ricky isfast! And Bruno is STRONG. Mrs. Bulldog reassures Antoinette that there is something extra special about her—but Antoinette is not so sure.
Then one day, while Antoinette plays in the park with her friend Gaston, Gaston’s sister Ooh-La-La goes missing. Antoinette feels a tug in her heart and a twitch in her nose. She must find Ooh-La-La. Shewill notgive up!
Can Antoinette rescue the puppy in peril—and discover what makes her extra special along the way?Kelly DiPucchio is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Grace for President and numerous other books for kids, includingSuper Manny Stands Up!; Crafty Chloe, Zombie in Love, Gaston, and Antoinette. She lives with her husband and three children in Michigan. You can find out more about Kelly and her books at KellyDiPucchio.com.
Christian Robinson was born in Hollywood, California. He grew up in a small one-bedroom apartment with his brother, two cousins, aunt, and grandmother. Drawing became a way to make space for himself and to create the kind of world he wanted to see. He studied animation lÓ-