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Moi and Marie Antoinette

Moi and Marie Antoinette
By Lynn Cullen

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Marie Antoinette was one of the most celebrated queens in history…but she was once a little girl, too. As told by her vain but devoted dog, Sebastian, here is the story of the young princess’s life—from her childhood in Austria, to the elaborate preparations leading to her marriage to Louis XVI; from her unhappy rise to power in turbulent times, to the birth of her own children. Lynn Cullen’s spirited text sheds light on a side of Marie Antoinette few have seen—that of a vulnerable young girl thrust into a role much bigger than she could have imagined. Stunning illustrations by Amy Young capture the grandeur of life in 18th century Versailles and the touching intimacy of a child’s lasting love for her pet.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #132648 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-09-19
  • Released on: 2006-09-19
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 32 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
This picture-book account of Marie Antoinette, told from the perspective of her pug dog, Sebastien, highlights Antoinette's life from age 13 through her becoming queen of France and motherhood, with glimpses of eighteenth-century court life along the way. As Sebastien tells it, the queen's life leaves Antoinette unhappy, and with little time for Sebastien. But years later, after earning the affection of Antoinette's six-year-old daughter, Therese, Sebastien reminds Antoinette that happiness can be found through love, family, and, of course, dogs. The engaging, humorously vain pug delivers an animated narrative, which is whimsically illustrated in elegant, swirly, pastel-hued pictures, lavished with historical details. The dense prose and the focus on Antoinette as a teen and adult (Therese doesn't come in until the end of the story) suggest an older audience. Even so, the message is classic, and the royal pooch makes an enticing narrator, especially accessorized with period glamour. Shelle Rosenfeld
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About the Author
Lynn Cullen is the author of several picture books and novels. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit Lynn at www.lynncullen.com.
 
Amy Young trained as a fine artist at Yale and received an MFA in painting from Indiana University. She then went on to earn a law degree from Harvard and worked as a lawyer for several years. She now devotes herself full time to writing and illustrating, and is the creator of the popular Belinda picture books. Visit Amy at www.amylyoung.com.

Customer Reviews

Sweet Artwork4
I own a pug and thought this book was so pretty that I just had to buy it. Definitely more for a girl than a boy reader, but perfect for any pug lovers!

MOPS!2
This is a really cute book, except the premise is completly wrong! Marie Antoinette did have a pug in Austria. It's name was Mops. It traveled with her to France - but custom was that all things Austrian were to be left behind at the border: her clothes, her language, and yes, even her dog Mops. I cannot figure out why an author would write a historical picture book for children that is so flawed. I gave it 2 stars despite the really bad history because, other than that tragic flaw, it is pretty cute.

Cute intro to a little Euro princess4
For the young one interested in pets, princesses, palaces, pleasure gardens, Austria and France. Mostly classy - but kids will love discovering the comical part where you can see Marie Antoinette's pug dog urinating on an outdoor statue in the background.