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The Circus Ship - by Chris Van Dusen (Hardcover)

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With stunning artwork and a rhyming text, the illustrator of the Mercy Watson books tells a tale of human-animal connection full of humor and heart.When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters.
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2011 4th Winner, Young Hoosier Book Award (Picture Book) 2012 4th Winner
4-8 Years
10.3" x 10.2" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure

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With stunning artwork, the illustrator of Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson books tells a tale of human-animal connection, with buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early 19th century. Full color.

Book Synopsis

With stunning artwork and a rhyming text, the illustrator of the Mercy Watson books tells a tale of human-animal connection full of humor and heart.

When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard. With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community -- and a rare hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages.

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The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners. Bright, lampooning gouaches (familiar from the Mercy Watson series) and dizzying perspective perfectly suit this picaresque tale...Children will pore over panoramic spreads that invite them to find each of the 15 animals and celebrate a denouement that serves up Mr. Paine's just deserts. Splendid!
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the Author

Chris Van Dusen is the illustrator of the Mercy Watson books by Kate DiCamillo. He wrote and illustrated Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, and If I Built a Car. He lives in Maine.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.3 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

Format: Hardcover

Author: Chris Van Dusen

Language: English

Street Date: September 22, 2009

TCIN: 11670400

UPC: 9780763630904

Item Number (DPCI): 248-14-7711

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 10.2 inches width x 10.3 inches height

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