
Champ and Me by the Maple Tree
A Vermont Tale
Edward Shankman(Author)
Arcadia Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 1. July 2010
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-9819430-5-3 (ISBN)
Description
Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill turn their attention to Vermont and one of that state's great legends: Champ, the "Monster" of Lake Champlain. Champ is seen through the eyes of a likable tomboy, who sets out from her favorite spot by a maple tree and finds herself by the lakeshore. She meets Champ, who turns out to be a very kid-friendly monster-inviting the girl to sit on his head and ride with him through the Vermont countryside. Together, these unlikely friends dash past farms and mills and over covered bridges, meet some cows, eat some maple syrup-covered cheese, and eventually return to the girl's favorite maple tree. The charming story ends as it began: "If you come to Vermont / Near a lake called Champlain, / And you cut through the woods / On an old country lane, There's a chance you will see / My friend Champ and me / Playing happy and free / By the old maple tree."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Preschool, Reading Age: From 5 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 261 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9819430-5-3 (9780981943053)
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Persons
Ed Shankman was born in the Bronx, New York, and lives today in Verona, New Jersey. As a creative director in the advertising industry, he has directed creative efforts for some of the world's best-known companies. Beyond the office, he has always spent his time chasing creative inspiration as a writer, guitar player, and painter. With illustrator Dave O'Neill, he has created nine winning children's titles for Commonwealth Editions, an imprint of Applewood Books.