Golden Sower Award
2012 · Primary · Nominee
About This Book
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.
Awards
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
2012 · Picture Book · Nominee
Young Hoosier Book Award
2012 · Picture Book · Nominee
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
2011 · Grades K-3 · Winner
Beehive Award
2011 · Picture Book · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2011 · Picture Book · Nominee
Ladybug Picture Book Award
2010 · Children's Picture · Nominee
Texas 2x2 Reading List
2010 · Children's · Recommended
Lupine Award
2009 · Picture Book · Winner
