![]() ![]() Magee and his little dog Dee decide that they’d like to give skiing a try. The 60’s era inspired illustrations, which are rendered in cool colored hues of gouache, set the chilly-but-sunny scene brilliantly. Magee boasts the crackerjack formula that Van Dusen’s fans have all come to love: Adventure followed by a humorous mishap, self-realization, relief and a happy ending. I had no idea back then that I’d end up writing and illustrating children’s books when I grew up.” We’re so glad he did! ![]() Seuss’ words and I was fascinated by the meticulous detail of Robert McCloskey’s illustrations. Seuss and Robert McCloskey as heroes-it’s no wonder he has a rhyming style to envy: “I loved the rhythm of Dr. My specialty was aliens, robots and monsters.” Van Dusen also considered Dr. Another would draw animals so realistic you’d swear they were breathing. One of my brothers would sketch intricate war scenes. As a child, he spent hours and hours drawing pictures: “We didn’t have video games or computers to entertain us, so we drew instead. Magee and his little dog Dee, Chris Van Dusen certainly has it. Most well known for his adventurous duo Mr. It’s not often that someone has the whole package-writing and illustrating, that is. What to expect: Skiing, Rhyme, a Dog, and a Moose Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 27, 2010) By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review ![]()
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