
Written by Allison Pataki and Marya Myers · Illustrated by Kristi Valiant
Part of the Big City Adventures series
A child and her dog seek the brightest light in Paris.
In Paris, the City of Lights, young Poppy embarks on a quest with her dog, Baguette, to discover the brightest light of all. Each day, she enjoys the city's vibrant sounds, fragrant flowers, and delicious pastries. But one morning, a question ignites her curiosity: amidst all the lights, which one truly shines the brightest? Join Poppy on her whimsical adventure through the enchanting streets of Paris, where every corner holds a new discovery and the answer to her burning question awaits. What will she find in her search for the ultimate light?
In the City of Lights, where can you go to find the brightest light of them all? Find out in this spunky introduction to Paris shown through the eyes of a curious child.
Paris is the City of Lights. Poppy should know—she lives there.
Each morning, she wakes up to the sound of church bells ringing Ding! Dang! Dong!
Each morning, she buys fresh flowers from Madame LesFleur, who has the most brilliant blooms in the city.
Each morning, she eats delicious pastries from Monsier LePain’s bakery.
But one morning, she wakes up with a burning question: what light shines the brightest in a city full of them? She and her dog Baguette are about to find out.
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“A nice look at the city of Paris and it's many sights, but the illustrations and storytelling itself were just ok.”
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