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Monsieur Saguette and His Baguette

illustrated by Frank Asch

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2006
Category
General
Recommended Age
3 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 2

  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781553379782
    Publish Date
    Feb 2006
    List Price
    $6.95

  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781553374619
    Publish Date
    Feb 2004
    List Price
    $16.95

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Out of print

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Description

This fresh and funny story is about imagination coming to the rescue. Monsieur Saguette, on the way home from buying a baguette to eat with his soup, uses his imagination to help himself --- and others --- in times of need by transforming his ordinary baguette into something extraordinary!

A cat up a tree? No problem once our humble hero wields his trusty, crusty baguette. An alligator on the loose from the zoo? A robbery? A stalled parade? No challenge is too great or too small for Monsieur Saguette and his amazing baguette.

But what will happen when this unflappable Frenchman finds himself in danger?

About the author

Frank Asch is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for children. His picture books with Kids Can Press include Ziggy Piggy and the Three Little Pigs and Mr. Maxwell's Mouse (illustrated by his son, Devin Asch). Frank lives in Middletown Springs, Vermont.

Frank Asch's profile page

Editorial Reviews

[T]his is quite the giggle-inducer.

Kirkus Reviews

This wacky tale with its kid-pleasing humor is sure to elicit giggles ... [a] lighthearted romp through the streets of Paris. Bon appétit!

School Library Journal

[A]lmost every page has something laugh-out-loud funny: another improbably situation ... a goofy punch line ... a visual tickle. [Y]oungsters ... should proclaim, “C'est mangifique!

Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

Asch's lively, loose-lined illustrations are full of humorous bravado. Kids will adore the endearing escapades, and adults may think twice before cutting down on carbohydrates.

Washington Post

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