Antoinette

Ages 3 and up

Meet Gaston’s friend Antoinette! Antoinette’s three burly brothers each have a special talent. Rocky is clever. Ricky is fast! 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. She will not give up! Can Antoinette rescue the puppy in peril—and discover what makes her extra special along the way?

A 2017 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner

The heroine of the story is an adorable poodle who learns to find her significance and figures out how to use it to make the world a better place. Beautiful illustrations and a charming story! -Emily N, mom to three girls ages 7, 5, & 3 Temecula, CA