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A Family for Louie Hardcover – Picture Book, June 9, 2020

by Alexandra Thompson (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 92
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A foodie French bulldog finds a forever home in this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book, sure to appeal to fans of Gaston, Ellie, and Little Elliot, Big City.

Meet Louie. He's a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city, visiting his favorite restaurants. It's a good life, except... Louie is all on his own. What Louie wants more than anything is a family.

But try as he might, Louie can't seem to find a family that's right for him. At the beach, he meets a little boy and his mother... but they're eating green jello salad and sardine sandwiches (Louie's least favorite foods!). At his favorite sushi restaurant, Louie spies a father and daughter with an open seat at their table... but their cat chases him away. At the park, he meets a nice family having a yummy barbecue, but when they invite him to play frisbee... Louie just can't keep up. Where-oh-where will Louie find a just-right family of his very own?

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  6. Dimensions
    10.38 x 0.38 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    June 9, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    1984813218
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1984813213
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"Effortlessly cute . . . Sure to be a storytime favorite for grownups and kiddos alike." --BCCB

"A sweet (but not saccharine) story about finding a forever family." --Kirkus Reviews

"Thompson’s soft digital illustrations create a vibrant, cozy city filled with charming detail, where pups with discerning palates are welcomed in fine dining establishments. It’s a joy to follow Louie on his journey to finding his forever family." --Booklist

"Likable . . . Soft and detailed." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Alexandra Thompson is an author, an illustrator, and a surface designer. She has lived all over New England, but has finally settled down in Maine with her husband and their cat, Sleepy. When she's not drawing, she can be found exploring the forest or wakesurfing in the short but sweet summer months. A Family for Louie is her debut picture book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (June 9, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984813218
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984813213
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.38 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 92

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Alexandra Thompson is an illustrator and author creating work for picture books, children’s apparel, and magazines. Her debut picture book, A Family for Louie, released June 9th, 2020, and is now available. Her charming and cozy illustrations are created with a mix of digital and traditional media. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found exploring the great state of Maine, where she resides with her husband.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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This Frenchie will steal your heart! Amazing illustrations!!
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This Frenchie will steal your heart! Amazing illustrations!!
If you love Frenchies, this is the book for you. A sweet story about the cutest dog Louie. He thinks he's doing fine, but he begins to realize he's a bit lonely. He starts looking for the right family to join, but he has a hard time finding the right one. The illustrations are beyond adorable! Makes me want a French Bulldog puppy even more.
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Stephanie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
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We JUST received our copy today. I was reading it across the dinner table from my 2 year old daughter who stopped eating to stand and look at the pictures across the table. I read her the book and right away she demanded I read it again! The story is cute and relatable. The illustrations are amazing and my daughter and I loved all the little details that are added. My daughter loved naming all the foods Louie eats and she laughed hysterically at quite a few pages. As a mom, book length is important to me. Probably the most important since I have to reread favorite books like 50 times a day. The book was the perfect length. Not too long but long enough that we were able to enjoy it. We are so happy we added Louie to our library and can't wait to see what this author/illustrator does in the future!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book!
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I purchased this book for my granddaughter, a nice bedtime story we could read together. We both loved it! The artwork is exceptional - as a professional artist myself, I can speak with authority on this point - and the story is simple, moving and fun. If you have young children, or like me, grandchildren, then you need to add this book to your library.
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Laura Feldt
5.0 out of 5 stars This Frenchie will steal your heart! Amazing illustrations!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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If you love Frenchies, this is the book for you. A sweet story about the cutest dog Louie. He thinks he's doing fine, but he begins to realize he's a bit lonely. He starts looking for the right family to join, but he has a hard time finding the right one. The illustrations are beyond adorable! Makes me want a French Bulldog puppy even more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Frenchie will steal your heart! Amazing illustrations!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
If you love Frenchies, this is the book for you. A sweet story about the cutest dog Louie. He thinks he's doing fine, but he begins to realize he's a bit lonely. He starts looking for the right family to join, but he has a hard time finding the right one. The illustrations are beyond adorable! Makes me want a French Bulldog puppy even more.
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Faye
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful Children’s Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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What a beautifully illustrated, delightful, delicious story for kids and adults alike. My children ask to read this book on a nightly basis, and I don’t mind a bit. A sweet storyline and delectable imagery. Highly recommend this as a staple for your kids home library.
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Mocindy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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This is such a sweet book about a dog finding his forever home. I enjoy reading it as much as my 4 year old grandson does!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Warming!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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A beautifully illustrated, positive, charming, and heart warming story that is wonderful for both children, and adults. Hope to see more from this author!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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Loved it so cute!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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Cute, fun story and beautiful illustrations! I love reading this to my daughter, she’s still very young but really enjoys the illustrations as I read. I would recommend adding this to your collection.
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