Carlos Returns to
Grand Central Terminal
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Save the Date
Monday, November 10th, 5:30-7:30pm
A Thanksgiving Children's Book Signing and Reception
Meet Carlos the French Bulldog and
New York City Authors Maureen Sullivan and Alison Josephs
Hosted at Pylones
Grand Central Terminal, New York City
in the Shuttle Passage
Wine from Grand Harvest Wines and Catering by Murray's Cheese
www.anklesoup.com
Signed books available at the event.
orders@bookmasters.com or 1-800-BOOK-LOG
A Children's Press
212-243-0732
Oct 25, 2008
Sep 21, 2008
Praise for Ankle Soup: Review by Kirkus Discoveries 9/18/08
While crowds hustle and bustle on the busiest travel day of the year, an observant French bulldog named Carlos remarks on moments of kindness and beauty.
New York’s Grand Central Station is a buzzing place Thanksgiving Day. Lovers reunite, a man gives a beggar $20 in cash, triplet girls meet their grandmother, a Great Dane’s drool causes a small flood and a Seeing Eye dog maintains his focus amidst the chaos. While accompanying his mistress to meet “her sister and brother, / her sister’s beau, Scott, / and her Long Island mother” the precocious Carlos witnesses the festive bustle from ground level. After taking in the sights he asks readers not to forget the vertically challenged, reminding that even dogs can look beyond footwear to recognize the beauty in humankind: “Please try to see things / from my point of view. / Your ankles are nice but... / you’re more than a shoe.” Sullivan’s snappy rhymes are a joy to read aloud. She describes a range of diverse characters that parents will appreciate but keeps her prose playful enough to maintain the attention of the toddler set. Phrases like “Ay Caramba” and “gi-normous eyes” encourage children to have fun with language and dare them to invent words to describe vivid moments. Josephs’ bold and vivacious illustrations match the narrative. Throngs of people, mostly ankles, mill within New York’s center of transportation in deep hues of red, blue, yellow and green. The city is present on each page through glimpses of geographic and social landmarks: Coney Island, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the Mets and F.A.O. Schwarz.
A rich, vibrant glimpse into Carlos the dog’s ankle-high experience on an American holiday.
New York’s Grand Central Station is a buzzing place Thanksgiving Day. Lovers reunite, a man gives a beggar $20 in cash, triplet girls meet their grandmother, a Great Dane’s drool causes a small flood and a Seeing Eye dog maintains his focus amidst the chaos. While accompanying his mistress to meet “her sister and brother, / her sister’s beau, Scott, / and her Long Island mother” the precocious Carlos witnesses the festive bustle from ground level. After taking in the sights he asks readers not to forget the vertically challenged, reminding that even dogs can look beyond footwear to recognize the beauty in humankind: “Please try to see things / from my point of view. / Your ankles are nice but... / you’re more than a shoe.” Sullivan’s snappy rhymes are a joy to read aloud. She describes a range of diverse characters that parents will appreciate but keeps her prose playful enough to maintain the attention of the toddler set. Phrases like “Ay Caramba” and “gi-normous eyes” encourage children to have fun with language and dare them to invent words to describe vivid moments. Josephs’ bold and vivacious illustrations match the narrative. Throngs of people, mostly ankles, mill within New York’s center of transportation in deep hues of red, blue, yellow and green. The city is present on each page through glimpses of geographic and social landmarks: Coney Island, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, the Mets and F.A.O. Schwarz.
A rich, vibrant glimpse into Carlos the dog’s ankle-high experience on an American holiday.
Sep 6, 2008
Enjoy some Ankle Soup with us on September 16th
Shipyard Park, Hoboken
13th and Frank Sinatra Drive
7pm
Rain Location: Hoboken Historical Museum
Sing and dance with Carlos the French Bulldog and other four-legged friends.
A portion of any proceeds from book or art sales will go to support C-PAW, a non-profit animal welfare organization.
Books available at 1-800-BOOK-LOG after September 15th.
If you would like to have a reading at your school, please call 212-243-0732.
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