Hattie and Hudson

A little girl and her colossal friend teach a monster-size lesson about prejudging others in a charming new offering from Chris Van Dusen.

Hattie McFadden is a born explorer. Every morning she grabs her life jacket and paddles out in her canoe to discover something new on the lake, singing a little song on her way. When her singing draws up from the depths a huge mysterious beast, everyone in town is terrified -- except Hattie, who looks into the creature's friendly, curious eyes and knows that this is no monster. So Hattie sneaks out at night to see the giant -- whom she names Hudson -- and the two become friends. But how can she make the frightened, hostile townspeople see that Hudson isn't scary or dangerous at all? Chris Van Dusen brings his colorful, perspective-bending artwork to this satisfying new story about acceptance, friendship, and sticking up for those who are different.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/09/2017
ISBN: 9780763665456
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.40h x 10.00w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2017
Booklist 04/01/2017 pg. 79
School Library Journal 05/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 66 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195324 / Hattie & Hudson
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5