Paolo, Emperor Of Rome Av Mac Barnett

<B>A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Italy’s capital city in search of freedom in <I>Paolo, Emperor of Rome</I>, a picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane.</B><BR/><BR/> Paolo the dachshund is trapped. Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure, he is confined to a hair salon. Paolo dreams of the sweet life—la dolce vita—in the Eternal City. And then, one day, he escapes!<BR/><BR/> Paolo throws himself into the city, finding adventure at every turn. Join our hero as he discovers the wonders of Rome: the ruins, the food, the art, the opera, and—of course—the cats.<BR/><BR/> Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.<BR/><BR/><B>“Both Keane’s art and Barnett’s plucky hero give the big city of Rome an exciting and inviting feel, making it a delightful adventure for readers and travelers of all ages.” —Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)</B><BR/>