If you're interested in reading more of "Le Petit Nicolas," I recommend checking out your local library or comic book store to see if they carry any English translations or French editions.
The confusion often arises because the story Le Petit Nicolas et Rex (or simply Rex ) is one of the most beloved and reprinted episodes from the original collection Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas ( Nicholas on Vacation ). In this story, Nicolas’s father, in a fit of nostalgic machismo, buys a police-trained German Shepherd named Rex. Chaos ensues. Rex is a disciplined, terrifyingly intelligent animal who only obeys commands in German, jumps through hoops, and completely dominates the household. The humor lies in the contrast between the father’s pride and the family’s gentle terror of their new pet. By the end, the father admits defeat, and Rex is returned to his original owner. le petit nicolas rex english translation full
For a truly exhaustive collection, readers should also look for The Chronicles of Little Nicholas , which contains previously unpublished stories unearthed by Goscinny’s daughter. These, along with the main five volumes, are available in print, with some also offered as official audiobooks, ensuring access to the full, charming, and mischievous world of the original French text. Share public link If you're interested in reading more of "Le
The next day, I decided to bring Rex to school. I know, I know, it wasn't allowed, but I just couldn't resist. When we arrived at school, all the other kids were amazed. They had never seen a dog like Rex before. Chaos ensues
The story concludes with a typical resolution where Nicolas's father successfully negotiates a truce: the family will keep Rex temporarily until they can find his original owner. After a series of other messy adventures, the real owner is found and reveals the dog's true name is "Kiki". Nicholas is heartbroken, but the story ends on a hopeful and humorous note, with his parents talking about getting a new dog that will belong to the whole family.
The story follows a classic Petit Nicolas formula that leads to a humorous lesson learned.
Below is the complete, unabridged English translation of that story, followed by a note on the different English editions of the series and the story of how this mischievous little boy came to be.