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The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen

The Circus Ship

By Chris Van Dusen
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

By Chris Van Dusen
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

By Chris Van Dusen
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

By Chris Van Dusen
Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

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Feb 24, 2015 | ISBN 9780763655921 | 4-8 years

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Sep 22, 2009 | ISBN 9780763630904 | 4-8 years

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    About The Circus Ship

    “The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

    When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own, but 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 hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages.

    About The Circus Ship

    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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    About Chris Van Dusen

    Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of DOWN TO THE SEA WITH MR. MAGEE, A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR. MAGEE, and IF I BUILT A CAR. He says, “When I first read Mercy Watson to the Rescue, the characters were… More about Chris Van Dusen

    About Chris Van Dusen

    Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of DOWN TO THE SEA WITH MR. MAGEE, A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR. MAGEE, and IF I BUILT A CAR. He says, “When I first read Mercy Watson to the Rescue, the characters were… More about Chris Van Dusen

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Feb 24, 2015 | 40 Pages | 9-13/16 x 10-1/4 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780763655921

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Sep 22, 2009 | 40 Pages | 9-13/16 x 10-1/4 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780763630904

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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)

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