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Paolo, emperor of Rome  Cover Image Book Book

Paolo, emperor of Rome / author, Mac Barnett ; illustrator, Claire Keane.

Barnett, Mac. (Author). Keane, Claire. (Added Author).

Summary:

When Paolo the dachshund finally escapes the hair salon where he lives, he has adventures beyond his wildest dreams amid the beauty and culture of Rome.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1419741098
  • ISBN: 9781419741098
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Colour maps on endpapers.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 22.99
Subject: Dachshunds > Juvenile fiction.
Dogs > Juvenile fiction.
Courage > Juvenile fiction.
Adventure and adventurers > Fiction.
Rome (Italy) > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch FAV JP Barne 31681020135067 PICTURE Checked out 02/13/2026

  • Baker & Taylor
    When Paolo the dachshund finally escapes the hair salon where he lives, he has adventures beyond his wildest dreams amid the beauty and culture of Rome.
  • Grand Central Pub
    A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Italy’s capital city in search of freedom in Paolo, Emperor of Rome, a picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane.

    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!

    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.

    Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.

    “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)
  • Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
    A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Rome in search of freedom in new picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane
     
    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! 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. Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.
  • Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
    A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Italy’s capital city in search of freedom in Paolo, Emperor of Rome, a picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful illustrator Claire Keane.
     
    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!
     
    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.
     
    Readers will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.
     
    “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)

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