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Hattie and Hudson - by Chris Van Dusen (Hardcover)

 Hattie and Hudson - by  Chris Van Dusen (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"It's a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can't help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He's huge and green, with a long, long neck, and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of magical"--Dust jacket flap.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A little girl and her colossal friend teach a monster-size lesson about prejudging others in a charming offering from Chris Van Dusen.</b> <p/>Hattie McFadden is a born explorer. Every morning she grabs her life jacket and paddles out in her canoe to discover something new on the lake, singing a little song on her way. When her singing draws up from the depths a huge mysterious beast, everyone in town is terrified -- except Hattie, who looks into the creature's friendly, curious eyes and knows that this is no monster. So Hattie sneaks out at night to see the giant -- whom she names Hudson -- and the two become friends. But how can she make the frightened, hostile townspeople see that Hudson isn't scary or dangerous at all? Chris Van Dusen brings his colorful, perspective-bending artwork to this satisfying new story about acceptance, friendship, and sticking up for those who are different.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Van Dusen's ('The Circus Ship') sleekly painted lake is a midsummer day's dream: saturated greens, glimmering blue water and little red boats you're dying to take for a spin.<br>--The New York Times Book Review <p/>The gouache illustrations are filled with details that bring light and life to the pages, from each water droplet to every rolled-up sleeve. Hudson, although enormous, is drawn with expressive eyes and a lovely green hue that reflects the stars in the sky...Outdoor enthusiasts will celebrate this brave young heroine as she schools the town on acceptance.<br>--Kirkus Reviews <p/>Van Dusen's stunning illustrations offer unique perspectives, from an aerial view of Hattie first making eye contact with two glowing eyes beneath the silvery water to a vertical spread of Hudson triumphantly emerging in the sunlight with Hattie perched on his head...This eloquent, evocative book about compassion is perfect for sparking discussions on prejudice. A sensational choice for a seasonal storytime.<br>--School Library Journal <p/>The story's message--don't judge by appearances--is gently delivered in a tale just right for one- on-one sharing.<br>--Booklist <p/>Chris Van Dusen brings his colorful, perspective-bending artwork to this satisfying new story about acceptance, friendship, and sticking up for those who are different.<br>--A Mighty Girl (blog) <p/>The evocative illustrations, and timeless themes of acceptance, friendship and being an upstander will resonate with young readers, and provide a good jumping off point for conversations about courage and kindness.<br>--Baltimore Sun <p/>Told through Chris Van Dusen's signature lively illustrations, Hattie & Hudson is a delightful summer read full of wonder and heart.<br>--Bill Grace, Buttonwood Books & Toys, Cohasset, Mass.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Chris Van Dusen</b> is the creator of many outstanding books for children, including <i>The Circus Ship</i> and <i>Randy Riley's Really Big Hit</i>. He is also the illustrator of <i>President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath</i> by Mac Barnett and the best-selling Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo. He lives in Maine.

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