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.

Dodie Smith's The Hundred and One Dalmatians, adapted by Disney, was declared a classic when first published in 1956. The Starlight Barking, Dodie's own long-forgotten sequel, presents a thrilling 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."

Pongo and Perdita are very proud parents to fifteen puppies. When the menacing Cruella De Vil steals the puppies to make them into a fur coat, they must leap into action! Will Pongo, Perdita and their friends be able to find the kidnapped puppies before it is too late?

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

Patch has a sore throat and the only sound he can make is a squeak. Everyone tells him to be quiet so he can get well, so he comes up with a way to squeak and save his voice at the same time.

This is the story of two brave Dalmatians, ninety-nine puppies, and one of the greatest rescues of all time.