Dodie Smith’s classic tale adapted into a playful and stylish new picture book Dalmatians Pongo and Missis live in London with their beloved owners. When Missis finds out she’s going to have puppies, they’re all thrilled! But, Missis doesn’t just have one puppy . . . or two . . . or three . . . she has fifteen! When the puppies go missing, Pongo and Missis know that there’s only one woman who can be behind the dognapping: the notorious Cruella de Vil. They strike out across the city and—with a little help from the street dogs of London—rescue their pups and many, many more from a terrible fate.

Pongo, Perdita, and their puppies embark on the adventure ofa lifetime! Follow along as the Dalmatians escape the clutches of the evilCruella De Vil and her henchmen. Real character voices and spectacular soundeffects add to the fun in this adorable storybook-and-CD set.

Roger and Anita are unaware that Anita's boss, Cruella De Vil, is willing to kidnap their Dalmatian puppies to make a stylish coat.

Dodie Smith's The Hundred and One Dalmatians, later adapted by Disney, was declared a classic when first published in 1956. The Starlight Barking, Dodie's own long-forgotten sequel, is a thrilling new adventure for Pongo and his family, lavishly illustrated by the same artist team as the first book. As the story opens, every living creature except dogs is gripped by an enchanted sleep. One of the original Dalmatian puppies, all grown up since the first novel, is now the Prime Minister's mascot. Relying on her spotted parents for guidance, she assumes emergency leadership for the canine population of England. Awaiting advice from Sirius, the Dog Star, dogs of every breed crowd Trafalgar Square to watch the evening skies. The message they receive is a disturbing proposition, one that might forever destroy their status as "man's best friend."

Lots of puppies get lost. How will they get home?

Pongo and Perdita must rescue their Dalmation puppies from the wicked Cruella De Vil, who has kidnapped their puppies and eighty-four others. She wants them not for pets, but to make a fur coat for herself!

Revisit Pongo, Perdita, Cruella De Vil and more in this deluxe storybook retelling of the classic animated film 101 Dalmatians.