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Betty and Rita go to Paris

Name: Betty and Rita go to Paris
Author: Michael Malyszko,Judith Hughes
ISBN: 9780811823708

by Michael Malyszko, Judith Hughes

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They were free dogs in Paris, unfettered and alive....
Two traveling Labradors tour the City of Light in this charming portrait of Paris and irresistible celebration of canine joie de vivre. Lingering in front of the Louvre, pondering Jim Morrisons grave, befriending a poodle at Les Halles, or enjoying a baguette at the Eiffel Tower, Betty and Rita take in all the sights of Paris in this enchanting picture book. Big dogs on the trail of big fun, they visit Notre Dame, the Bastille, L'Arc de Triomphe, and the Centre Pompidou, as well as the parks, fountains, bistros, and other sights that Paris is famous for. Forty duotone photographs accompanied by brief captions capture the Parisian holiday experience with whimsical wit. As sure as the dog is mans best friend, Betty and Rita Go to Paris will charm les pantalons off Francophiles, photographers, and dog lovers the world over. Betty, age 11, is the consummate big sister and enjoys the perks of such a position, especially the lions share of all food treats. Rita, seven, defers readily, preferring attention to food anytime. This is their first book.

About the Author, Michael Malyszko,Judith Hughes

Judith Hughes spends her spare time writing nonrhyming poetry and plotting the family's next year abroad. She lives in Boston with Michael, their daughter, and, of course, Betty and Rita, whose passports and suitcases are always at the ready.

Michael Malyszko has been a photographer ever since deciding in college that his fellow pre-med students didn't know how to have fun. His photographs have been published in 40 countries and are included in the permanent collection of the International Cent

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YA-Two endearing canines meander through the streets of Paris with the same determination that most tourists show toward seeing as much as possible during their stay. Betty and Rita don't wear funny hats or smoke cigars or get mired in perilous situations. They are unpretentious pups palling around the city, enjoying the sights. They offer brief, rhyming observations about the streets, monuments, museums, shops, caf s, and parks they visit. While these literary Labradors stick primarily to their native English tongue to describe their adventures, they use French sparingly-one example per page-and each verse is matched page for page with an expressive duotone photograph. It is clear that Betty and Rita are able to acclimate to the pace of the Parisians, and chronicle sweet slices of the lives of the locals. This book will leave YAs who have not yet been to Paris drooling to go, and, if they are well traveled, sighing at the recollection of their time in the City of Lights. More than just a recreational read, however, Betty and Rita could also add oomph to a photojournalism or French class.-Karen Sokol, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.