Done in a warm palette, the sophisticated acrylic paintings create a sense of depth through scale and repetition. Robinson’s seemingly simple artwork belies his masterful ability to imbue his characters and the places they live with an authenticity and humanity that move readers beyond the surface of the page. Once again, DiPucchio and Robinson don’t miss a comedic beat, creating a playful and funny tale full of warmth that deftly explores complex themes of belonging, self-worth, and purpose.

Unsure, Antoinette plays with her siblings and the Poodle family until one day a pooch goes missing! When her brothers can’t find the errant dog, Antoinette determinedly takes up the cause and ultimately saves the day.

Bulldog reassures her daughter there’s something exceptional about her. It’s easy to see the talents of Rocky, Ricky, and Bruno. Bulldog knows each of her pups is special. Ages 4 8.The beloved puppies of Gaston (2014) are back, this time with Antoinette’s story of self-discovery as she reveals that every dog has a gift to share. Gaston's charm is a blend of sweetness and style. DiPucchio's narrative gets a brilliant boost from Robinson's (Rain!) savvy stencils and acrylics, which like Maira Kalman's designs simultaneously evoke fingerpaintings and elegant gallery work. They grow up to marry and breed independent puppies. DiPucchio (Crafty Chloe) tells a poignant tale, despite implying that gendered behavior results from nurture: raised with feminine poodles, Gaston 'did not like anything brutish or brawny' like his bulldog kin, and rough-and-tumble Antoinette 'did not like anything proper or precious' like her fellow poodles. it just didn't feel right.' They longingly gaze back at their former families, and their adoptive mothers miss them. Gaston and Antoinette 'could see that there had been a mix-up,' so they trade places: 'There. Bulldog, herself the mother of four: three roundish bulldogs and Antoinette, a poodle.

Poodle dotes on her four puppies, three 'no bigger than teacups' and one Gaston 'the size of a teapot.' Although he strives to be dainty, Gaston stands out from his sisters.

Gaston by kelly dipucchio