The Great Poochini

By day, Signor Poochini is just a dog sleeping in front of his master's fire. But by night he is the Great Poochini, the most acclaimed singer in all doggie opera. One evening, a disaster becomes Poochini's opportunity to save both his master's house and his own performance. A comic thriller, the story features color illustrations throughout.

About the author

GARY CLEMENT is an award-winning author and illustrator. He has won the Governor General¿s Award (Illustration) for The Great Poochini and was a finalist for the Governor General¿s Award (Illustration) for Just Stay Put, and Oy, Feh, So by Cary Fagan. He has also illustrated A Coyote Solstice Tale by Thomas King and Stories from Adam and Eve to Ezekiel by Celia Barker Lottridge. He is the editorial cartoonist for the National Post, and his work has appeared in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Gary lives in Toronto where he regularly exhibits his drawings and paintings.

Summary

Winner of the Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration

By day Signor Poochini is a dog, lying peacefully in his master's living-room and listening to music. But by night he is the Great Poochini, the most acclaimed singer in all opera -- dog opera, that is.

One evening, however, as Poochini attempts to leave home for the opera house, he discovers that his master has left the window locked, and he cannot get out. He is in despair until suddenly a cat burglar appears, and what might turn into a disaster becomes an opportunity.

Gary Clement's hilarious text and beautiful illustrations are packed with wonderful punning jokes on the world of the opera, making this book a delight for children and parents alike.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Clement, Clement Gary
• Assisted by: Gary Clement (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 4
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2010
• EAN: 9780888999900
• ISBN: 978-0-88899-990-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 241 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 141 g
• Illustrations: Color illustrations throughout
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dogs and wolves