--- product_id: 155810336 title: "Gaston" brand: "atheneum books for young readers" price: "₪53" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Digital Ebook Purchas" url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/155810336-gaston store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # Gaston **Brand:** atheneum books for young readers **Price:** ₪53 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gaston by atheneum books for young readers - **How much does it cost?** ₪53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/155810336-gaston) ## Best For - atheneum books for young readers enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted atheneum books for young readers brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Gaston - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n9JcEAa2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Illustrations, but Not a Good (potentially very bad) Story *by R***Y on October 25, 2018* This book is beautifully illustrated. However, I have trouble with the messages in this story. There are two doggie families and one bulldog and one poodle puppy end up with the "wrong" family, presumably exchanged at birth. When both families of dogs meet at the park, they realise that something looks wrong, and they switch the poodle and the bulldog pup to their original dog moms.However, the bulldog and the poodle do not fit that well anymore with their biological families, where they haven't been raised. So the next time they all see each other in the park, they switch the dogs back to the non-biological dog parents.Obviously, in most children books, animals stand for people (because the dogs themselves would not be doing any of this complicated switching), so it makes me wonder: what is the "message" of this book? Someone might find it "funny" (I'm not sure why, except for the names of the dogs or the images), but it's clear that this books is trying to have a message. Is the message that, no matter what you look like, you belong with the people who raise you and take care of you? Is this then just a story aimed at adopted children? If that's the case, how would they appreciate this message? Because both dog families do realise that something looks really wrong (when the dogs are still switched), and when they switch them back to their adoptive families - we can assume it still looks wrong - but it "feels right." I see no good way out of this.Frankly, I'm getting exasperated with many of these children's stories. There should be more control over the content in terms of really qualified editors/psychologists, etc. These books affect our children's thoughts and feelings on many important issues. We all know how much they soak up.I read this book to my toddler today, who was luckily too young to get into the plot. I'l have to return this, even though I regret this only because of the beautiful quality of the paper and illustrations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-Have for French Bulldog Owners! *by L***U on June 30, 2015* I purchased this as a gift for a friend, but she has since emailed me on two different occasions letting me know how much she loves this story. In fact, she says it is her favorite children's book!I bought this specific book for my friend because she has a white French Bulldog that looks just like the dog on the cover of this book. Honestly, I didn't even know the story was about a French Bulldog! My friend, and her daughter, absolutely love this story though, and not just because their dog looks like Gaston. She said it's a sweet story that they have already read multiple times.Based on my friend's response, I would say this book is a must-have for French Bulldog owners... and anyone else. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super Cute Illustrations and Story Line! *by S***Z on April 11, 2017* Super cute story line. Simple, but engaging illustrations! I love this book! Inadvertently, it's good for counting, if your child is learning numbers, and also delighting in and noticing "differences" between pictures, too. I'm an adult, who wanted to gift this book to a toddler and her mother, but chose to keep it for my own collection!French Bulldog and/or Poodle owners; all pet owners and non, will love this book! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/155810336-gaston](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/155810336-gaston) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*