Lisa's Airplane Trip is one of two titles launching the Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series. Lisa experiences for the first time in her life what it is like to travel on an airplane when she flies by herself to meet her uncle in the United States. The meal, movie, and other passengers provide endless amusement for Lisa--until an unfortunate accident with her orange juice. Fortunately, a very nice flight attendant makes everything better with a quick wash in the bathroom, followed by a special trip to the cockpit.

Lisa's Airplane Trip

Children's Books

Gutman, Anne

Hallensleben, Georg

Literature & Fiction

Knopf Books for Young Readers

Gaspard on Vacation is one of two titles launching the Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series. While on vacation, Gaspard escapes from his family's endless visits to museums and embarks on his own exciting adventure. He finds a little red kayak--the perfect fit--and takes off to explore the canals of Venice, until an unfortunate run-in with a gondola stops him!

Gaspard on Vacation (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

Gaspard the Dog Walker buys a shiny new race-car key chain with the money he earns walking dogs. When his classmates admire his treasure, Gaspard panics thinking that someone will try to steal it and–oh, no!–swallows his new key chain. Suddenly he doesn’t feel so well. Gaspard goes to the hospital, where he meets the friendly doctors and nurses who make him feel better.

Gaspard in the Hospital (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa series continues with an exciting class field trip to the Museum of Natural History. Gaspard and Lisa decide to play a joke on their classmates by becoming part of the exhibit. Their plan works perfectly, so perfectly that when the museum closes for the night, guess who are locked in?

Gaspard and Lisa at the Museum

Animals

Gaspard is off to summer camp to learn how to windsurf. There’s just one problem—he doesn’t know how to swim! After some lessons in the pool and a little help from his rubber float, Gaspard is ready to become a swimming champion.

Gaspard at the Seashore (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

Lisa visits her favorite uncle in New York City and sees the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Central Park. When she gets lost in Times Square while shopping for souvenirs, she is saved by her own cleverness—and a Statue of Liberty night-light.

Lisa in New York (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

Another hilarious misadventure for Gaspard and Lisa! It’s almost Christmas and Gaspard and Lisa need to find a present for their teacher, fast. Gaspard is full of ideas, but none of them seems quite right. Luckily, Lisa comes up with a clever idea just in time. With the help of some glue and a plastic shower curtain, Gaspard and Lisa manage to surprise their teacher with the perfect Christmas gift.

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise

When Lisa’s baby sister arrives, everyone makes a big fuss–everyone but Lisa. Grandma is all excited, Dad can’t snap enough photos, Lisa’s big sister Victoria has to show off the baby to all of her friends, and of course, Mom is always busy feeding the baby or changing her diaper. No one pays much attention to Lisa until she begins playing her flute very loudly just outside the baby Lila’s room. And then one of Victoria’s friends proclaims that this very cute little baby looks just like Lisa. It isn’t long before Lisa becomes a proud big sister and even takes Lila to school for show and tell.

Lisa's Baby Sister (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

Action & Adventure

Gaspard and Lisa, best friends, are stuck inside Lisa’s grandmother’s house one rainy afternoon with nothing to do. They try to bake a cake, until Grandma sees the mess they’ve made in the kitchen. Then, they start a game of tennis in the dining room, but Dad doesn’t like that idea at all. Turning the bedroom into a haunted house is not a big hit with Mom. Finally, Gaspard and Lisa decide to put a puzzle together. Hopefully, Grandma won’t mind if they cut up her rabbit-and-pheasant poster and put it back together again. . . .

Gaspard and Lisa's Rainy Day (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

Gaspard and Lisa have been friends for a long time . . . ever since last year. In Gaspard and Lisa Friends Forever, Gaspard recounts how he and Lisa met on the first day of school. At first, Gaspard wants nothing to do with her, especially after his classmates joke about how much they look alike, but then Gaspard’s teacher forces him to choose Lisa for his relay team. Despite her unusual kangaroo-hop running style, Lisa wins the race for Gaspard’s team and the rest is history—Gaspard and Lisa become friends forever!

Gaspard and Lisa Friends Forever (Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)

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