A Spree in Paree
PreSchool-Grade 2-Parisians love to camp near Monsieur Monmouton's farm in the summer and regale him with stories of life in the city. "I have always wanted to visit Paris," the man says wistfully, "But who would look after my animals?" Never fear, when he opens the barn door the next morning he discovers that the animals have packed themselves into his truck and are ready to go. "Eh bien," he says, and they are off. The creatures have a wonderful day in the city, visiting the Louvre, the Luxembourg Gardens, the Eiffel Tower, and even the Follies BergŠre. However, their owner arrives home exhausted, and all he can say about traveling with his companions is "Never again.- holidays are far too much work for me." Meanwhile, the animals are planning their next big trip. Stock's illustrations, done in watercolor with several spreads, are exceptional. She has painted humorous expressions on the animals' faces as well as a befuddled look on that of Monsieur Monmouton. Nevertheless, readers are left waiting for a punch line that never really arrives. Acceptable as a supplemental purchase.Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.