Book
The Great Poochini / written and illustrated by Gary Clement.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780888999900 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780888993311 :
- ISBN: 0888993315 :
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre : c1999.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A Groundwood book".
- Awards Note:
- Governor General's Literary Award, 1999.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Dogs > Juvenile fiction.
Opera > Juvenile fiction.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Radium Hot Springs Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radium Hot Springs Public Library | PIC CLE (Text) | 35130000115653 | Children's Books | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
While Poochini is an ordinary dog by day, at night he becomes the "Great Poochini," an opera singer among dogs, but his career is threatened when his master accidentally locks him in, until a cat burglar provides the solution. - Perseus PublishingBy day Signor Poochini is a dog, lying peacefully in his masterâs living room and listening to music. But by night he is the Great Poochini, the most acclaimed singer in all opera ? dog opera that is. One evening, when Poochini is ready to leave home and the opera hall is filling with dogs excitedly awaiting his performance, Poochiniâs master leaves the window locked, and Poochini cannot get out. He is in despair, until suddenly a cat burglar appears, and what might have been a disaster becomes an opportunity. This beautiful and hilarious book works on two levels ? the exciting story of Poochiniâs adventure is accompanied by wonderful punning jokes on the world of opera, which run through the text and pictures.
- Perseus Publishing
Winner of the Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration
By day Signor Poochini is a dog, lying peacefully in his master's living-room and listening to music. But by night he is the Great Poochini, the most acclaimed singer in all opera -- dog opera, that is.
One evening, however, as Poochini attempts to leave home for the opera house, he discovers that his master has left the window locked, and he cannot get out. He is in despair until suddenly a cat burglar appears, and what might turn into a disaster becomes an opportunity.
Gary Clement's hilarious text and beautiful illustrations are packed with wonderful punning jokes on the world of the opera, making this book a delight for children and parents alike.