Gaston

By Kelly DiPucchio, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

A young poodle named Gaston and a young bulldog named Antoinette discover they were switched at birth and must navigate their new families and identities.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,022 ratings

40 pages· 551 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Gaston, a diligent puppy, excels at being a proper pooch among his poodle sisters. But a park encounter with a bulldog family reveals a mix-up, leading Gaston and Antoinette to switch places. Though appearances align, something feels amiss. Can these puppies trust their hearts to find where they truly belong?

From the publisher

A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances in this adorable doggy tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Christian Robinson. This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips—never slobbers! He yips—never yaps! And he walks with grace—never races! Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters. But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park—Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette—reveals there’s been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right…but they don’t feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses—and their hearts—to find where they belong?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 551
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD500L

Themes & topics

Books about family Books about dogs Books about individuality Books about friendship Books about self-discovery

What readers & critics say

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5.3

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5.0

“It seems two dogs may have been taken home with the wrong pup families, but they decide they are exactly where they're supposed to be. :) This fun and beautifully illustrated book has a great message about being yourself.”

B is for Bookworm

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5.5

“The story is cute and the message is sweet, but it's the artwork that makes this book a real winner for me. It's colorful, simple, and has a mid-century flair that makes me want to use it as the inspiration for decorating my house. Another big plus: the text is brief enough to really give you a chance to visually explore each page. We love Gaston!”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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