Catie Copley - lovable black Labrador and Canine Ambassador at Boston's Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel - experiences her first vacation in this second picture-book devoted to her adventures, following upon the 2007 Catie Copley. Introduced to the rambunctious Santol - the Canine Ambassador at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City - Catie joins her new friend at his hotel for a few days, meeting his friends and exploring his city.

As engaging as the first installment of Catie's picture-book "biography," Catie Copley's Great Escape introduces a second wonderful hotel dog, and an entirely new setting, both sure to appeal to fans of the original. Jared T. Williams' illustrations are wonderfully expressive, demonstrating a excellent understanding of canine body language and mood. All in all, a worthy follow-up to the first book, with a portion of the proceeds from sales going to NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans in the United Sates, and the Mira Foundation in Canada. ( )