Hudson in Provence: Paris-Chien, Book 2

Oodles of French words and phrases in both text, illustrations, and glossary at the back offer phonetic pronunciation as well as translation. Some objects in the pictures are labeled, such as la lune, les moutons, and ma maison (the moon, sheep, and my house). Lots of particularlry French things are referenced and pictured, including the TGV (high-speed train), the Gare de Lyon train station, the Cote d'Azure (French Riviera), truffle hunting, playing boules, the Tour de France, artists Cézanne, Matisse, and Van Gogh, and French ice cream and sorbet flavors, including pistache (pistachio) and lavande (lavender). Gives a glimpse of some of the ways Provence is special and how the region is different from Paris.

Hudson reads up on Provence before starting his vacation there so he can make the most of his trip. He's upbeat, curious, adventurous, and open to trying what the locals -- both canine and human -- do. He's friendly, paints portraits of his dog friends, and sends them a postcard when he gets back home to Paris. His "mom" is kind and loving and helps talk him out of his frustration at not being good at "Provençal things" by encouraging him to just do what he likes.