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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats. Dog Who Sang at the Opera
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:When Pasha, a vain wolfhound, gets a role at the opera house, she loves the limelight so much that she looks down her nose at Sluggo, a mutt clown dog. Lost in fantasies of herself as the true queen of the opera, Pasha begins to sing on stage! Reprimanded behind the scenes, Pasha finds that her only fans are Sluggo-and the newspaper that makes her, finally, the star she's always believed her-self to be. Inspired by a true story from New York City's Metropolitan Opera, this enchanting book will appeal to dog lovers, opera lovers, and anyone with a sense of humor. It includes the original New York Times article and a letter from Renée Fleming, the prima donna who was upstaged by a pooch-but turned out to be a dog lover who thought the singing canine had given her a run for her money! Synopsis:- A great dog story. - Based on a true story, this tale of a dog who upstaged a diva will appeal to dog lovers, opera lovers, and anyone with a sense of humor. - Erika Oller is well-known through her books with Leslea Newman and an extensive line of gift items featuring happy, rotund ladies. These items, figurines, cards, and other gifts, are widely available from companies such as Beladagio, Sharpcards, and Amazon. - Will include a letter from Renee Fleming, the diva who featured in the actual incident, plus a NY Times article about the event. About the AuthorJim West and Marshall Izen are highly regarded puppeteers who were performing in the opera Manon when the incident that inspired this book took place. Jim continues to travel extensively, performing for children. Erika Oller is well known through her books with Lesléa Newman and her popular line of gift items featuring happy, rotund ladies. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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