A Poodle in Paris

 Story and songs Connie Kaldor Illustrations Fil & Julie

A dog named "La Grande Fifi" strolls through the streets of Paris bumping into a wide assortment of friends, including her Bichon Frisé band who plays for her in a club called "Le Bow Wow!".  A charming story, funny illustrations by Fil & Julie, alongside 12 catchy songs written and performed by Connie Kaldor.
Age: 2-7 / Pub date: 2003

Singer-songwriter

Connie Kaldor is “one of Canada’s most significant contemporary folk performers” (Billboard Magazine). Her song Wood River is considered by many to be the quintessential Saskatchewan song. In 2007, she was appointed to the Order of Canada.

Illustrator

The Fil & Julie duo (Philippe Arseneau Bussières and Julie Saint-Onge Drouin) has illustrated several albums, including Gratien Gratton prince de la gratouille (Dominique et Cie),  Fanfaron (Les 400 Coups), À l'école des petits magiciens (Bayard Presse) and Time for Bed (Owl Publications).

Quotes from the press

“Truly exceptional!”
CHICAGO PARENT

“Heartwarming, hilarious, and hopelessly Parisian”
THE BLOOMSBURY REVIEW

“Amusing, clever, with catchy songs”
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW

Awards

Parents’ Choice Gold Award

National Parenting Publications Association (NAPPA) Gold Award

Juno Award (Canadian equivalent to the Grammy Award) -
Children’s Album of the Year (Nominee)