Colas Gutman – författare

"This chapter book―already popular in France, where it has been made into a hit TV show―is for kids who can appreciate a little more action and a lot more voice in their reading. (There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing.)"―Jenny Rosenstrach, The New York TimesDumpster Dog dreams of treats, balls, and leashes―he wants someone to play with, someone who will take him on long walks, someone who will feed him―he wants an owner. So begins Dumpster Dog's search for a human companion. But he will soon learn that finding a good owner isn't as easy as it sounds, and that the world can be a dangerous place.

[This series] is for kids who can appreciate a little more action and a lot more voice in their reading. (There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing.)―Jenny Rosenstrach, The New York TimesIt’s Christmas once again. But this year, Dumpster Dog and Flat Cat have decided they’re going to celebrate in a house instead of their trash can!But can they find a home for Christmas? Enter the Noel family. Dumpster Dog scratches at their door, which is opened by the young Marie. How wonderful, she thinks, to finally have a disgustingly dumpy dog to leave under the tree for my brother. With that, she opens the door...

Cù Giobach is the Gaelic translation of the original bestselling French children's series Chien Pourri that launched one of the most popular and endearing characters ever - a rather flea-bitten dog with a very big heart. He lives on the streets, unloved - his only friend is an equally abandoned cat, Piseag Phiollach.  Desperate to find an owner, and to be loved and cared for, he falls into various misadventures and meets a few unsavoury characters along the way.  Always optimistic, he's not quite as street smart as he should be.  His eagerness to please gets him into some very awkward scrapes, but Cù Giobach always bounces back.  Sometimes quite dark, it's ultimately an uplifting story of friendship and belonging.  An imaginative illustrated chapter book for children progressing beyond picture books.Written by Colas Gutman with striking illustrations by Marc Boutavant, over 2 million books have been sold in France alone and the series is available in 15 languages worldwide. It also inspired a successful animated tv series.  Jenny Rosenstrach of the New York Times "There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing."  This is the first Gaelic translation of this modern French classic by well-known performer and academic Gillebrìde Mac 'IlleMhaoil.  Publication is supported by the Gaelic Books Council.