{"title":"Chris Van Dusen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our delightful collection of books by \u003cem\u003eChris Van Dusen\u003c\/em\u003e, a cherished author and illustrator known for captivating children's literature. His vibrant storytelling and enchanting illustrations transport young readers to imaginative worlds where adventure and charm await at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works, you'll find \u003cstrong\u003e\"Big Truck Little Island\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a delightful tale that introduces readers to the wonders of teamwork and community spirit, wrapped in an engaging story about a big truck causing a little chaos on a small island. Also featured is the whimsical and heart-warming \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Circus Ship\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by a true historical event. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of shipwrecked circus animals finding refuge and friendship on a small island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Van Dusen's books are perfect for sparking young imaginations, making them a wonderful addition to any child's reading collection. Explore the magic and joy of his stories and let your little one's love for reading flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-circus-ship-by-chris-van-dusen-9780763655921","title":"The Circus Ship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners.” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46510612611308,"sku":"9780763655921","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24401603482459.jpg?v=1748800563"},{"product_id":"big-truck-little-island-by-chris-van-dusen-9781536203936","title":"Big Truck Little Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThat big truck is stuck! How will the island residents get where they’re going? A tale of community and ingenuity from the celebrated Chris Van Dusen, inspired by a true story.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry’s ballet class?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, the kids come up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by an incident that happened on Vinalhaven, Maine, Chris Van Dusen tells a fun tale of resourcefulness and community through clever, rhyming wordplay and whimsical illustrations, sprinkled with plenty of cars and trucks for transportation-loving readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46542995652844,"sku":"9781536203936","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26289503482734.jpg?v=1749729307"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-van-dusen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}