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Blue Dog Christmas

Name: Blue Dog Christmas
Author: George Rodrigue
ISBN: 9781584790204

by George Rodrigue, David McAninch

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This best-selling book now includes an all-new collectible ornament for 2001."This artistic gem will thaw the coldest heart" -USA Today

Synopsis

This best-selling book now includes an all-new collectible ornament for 2001."This artistic gem will thaw the coldest heart" -USA Today

USA Today - Carol Memmott

The story of the Blue Dog continues in this very blue, very touching story of Rodrigue's holidays in the 1950s with his faithful terriers Lady and Trixie. This glorious little book contains wonderful stories and 19 fido-fabulous prints of Blue Dog in his holiday best: Blue Dog with Christmas wreath, candy canes and wrapped in a sweater. This artistic gem will thaw the coldest heart.

About the Author, George Rodrigue

George Rodrigue is the creator of Blue Dog, now an international pop icon. He maintains three galleries: one in New Orleans, Louisiana, one in Lafayette, Louisiana, and one in Carmel, California. For many years, he has visited with school groups across the United States.

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From Barnes & Noble

This imaginative, colorful holiday book gives readers a glimpse of the magical Christmas season in small-town Louisiana. In A Blue Dog Christmas, artist George Rodrigue tells stories of growing up in New Iberia, Louisiana, using his famous Blue Dog paintings to illustrate his tales. Family, friends, and beloved pets are the major themes of this charming book, which will delight parents, kids, pet lovers, and art lovers alike. The vibrant Blue Dog paintings and wonderful anecdotes of the artist's Louisiana childhood make this a special holiday treasure. Best of all, an adorable Blue Dog ornament is included with the book, ready for your Christmas tree.

Carol Memmott

Dog & Kennel

A charming tale of artist George Rodrigue's Lousiana childhood in the 1950's where the 12-year-old found his true calling , and discovered the true meaning of Christmas is not just to give but to create.