Chris Van Dusen is een auteur en illustrator van kinderboeken, wiens stijl is geïnspireerd door klassieke auteurs als Dr. Seuss en Robert McCloskey. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door een gevoel voor ritme en detail, en richt zich vaak op ongebruikelijke en humoristische situaties. Van Dusens artistieke stijl begon zich te vormen in zijn kindertijd, waarin hij urenlang tekende, en ontwikkelde zich later via een studie van de schone kunsten en werk voor kindertijdschriften. Zijn debuutboek ontstond uit een fantasievolle combinatie van een visueel concept en een pakkend rijmpje, kenmerkend voor zijn latere creatieve output.
“Hilarious. . . . Studying the presidency need never be dull again.” — Booklist George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature . . . well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck?
When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals swim the chilly waters; when the greedy circus owner returns to claim the animals, the villagers conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard
“With all the bases covered — musical text, entertaining artwork, and surefire subject matter — this title bats 1,000 for group or lapsit read-alouds.” — School Library Journal Randy Riley loves two things: science and baseball. When it comes to the solar system, the constellations, and all things robot, Randy is a genius. But on the baseball diamond? Not so much. Then, one night, Randy sees something shocking through his Space Boy telescope: it’s a fireball, and it’s headed right for his town! Randy does the math, summons all his science smarts, and devises a plan that will save the day in a spectacular way. Once again, with visual humor, dizzying perspectives, perfect pacing, and rollicking rhyme, Chris Van Dusen delivers a hit that will make readers stand up and cheer.
The much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a CarIn If I Built a Car , imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide. Jack's limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs.Chris Van Dusen's vibrant illustrations marry retro appeal with futuristic style as he, once again, gives readers a delightfully rhyming text that absolutely begs to be read aloud.
The third book in the much-loved series about Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee!Chris Van Dusen books are always a delight, combining playful rhyming text with bright, comical artwork that's alive with color and detail.One winter morning, Mr. Magee and his little dog, Dee, head out bright and early to learn how to ski. But what begins as a pleasant day in the snow quickly goes downhill when a run-in with a curious moose sends them flying through the air and hanging above an abyss! How will Dee and Magee find their way out of this snowy situation? Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee is another fun-filled adventure for Magee fans old and new.ADVENTURES IN THE A funny children's book that shares a lesson on overcoming obstacles with an easy-to-follow storyline, fun illustrations, and likable characters. Perfect as a bedtime story at home or on a family ski trip! TEACHERS' PICK For storytime or individual reading time, teachers and students love the Mr. Magee books. This title is one of teachers' favorite winter books that may even inspire snow-themed classroom décor!FUN BOOKS SERIES FOR Other titles in this terrific series of illustrated books for early readers include Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee .Perfect
"Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson." — School Library Journal When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween — complete with tiara — they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo’s beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor.
Chirurgové - Stacy McKee, Chris van Dusen Poznejte Meredith, Izzie, George, Alexe a Cristinu. Včera byli studenty, dnes jsou doktory. A pokud zvládnou sedm hrozných let v nemocnici Grace, budou z nich chirurgové. Ale svět se kvůli nim ani jejich obtížné stáži nezastaví a oni se musí vypořádat také se žárlivými partnery, nemocnými rodiči, milostnými románky a domácími krizemi, při kterých se musí spolehnout jeden na druhého. Tato kniha Vám je představí z pohledu dvou zdánlivě nezaujatých hrdinů. Vrchni sestry Debbie a barmana Joa.
Imagination drives the narrative as the author explores innovative ideas for designing a car. The book invites readers into a world of creativity, showcasing unique features and futuristic concepts that challenge conventional automotive design. Each page presents exciting possibilities, encouraging young readers to dream big and think outside the box about engineering and invention. This engaging journey fosters a sense of wonder and inspires future innovators to envision their own extraordinary creations.
Written from a fresh and wholly fascinating viewpoint, Person to Person is one of the most relevant and liberating books for those seeking to be themselves in today's society. It stresses the importance of being first and foremost a human being, of learning to recognise one's own wants and needs and follow one's instincts by the justification of experience. It helps the reader to look beyond the labels that society places on us and to gain understanding not only of the self, but of the true essence of the human beings around us. Each one of us has a value that is unique to us, and whatever restraints may be placed upon us we should learn to gather strength from our own core of being that makes us what we are. Through the insights offered in this book we can come to understand the importance of choosing for ourselves, regardless of what anyone else tells us is good or bad. And from an awareness of ourselves we can achieve a greater realisation of the same process, the same individuality that motivates those around us. We can abandon the phoney 'togetherness' that is forced upon us and enjoy a real being-together that springs from instinctive personal choice. First published more than twenty-five years ago, Person to Person remains a powerful source of enlightenment from the author of the classic On Becoming a Person.
