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The harbor
Brief text and illustrations describe a busy day at the harbor as the fishing boats set out, the ferry comes in, and Captain Jack tries to launch his new boat.
20 pages, Hardcover
First published September 27, 1984
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Philippe Dupasquier
128 books1 followerPhilippe Dupasquier is an author and illustrator of children’s books. He attended art school in Lyon, France, after which he became a freelance illustrator in London, England.
For his illustrations in Bill's New Frock, he received the Smarties Prize (1989) and the Carnegie Medal commendation (1989) from the British Library Association, and the Oak Tree Award (1990), from Nottinghamshire Libraries.
For his illustrations in Bill's New Frock, he received the Smarties Prize (1989) and the Carnegie Medal commendation (1989) from the British Library Association, and the Oak Tree Award (1990), from Nottinghamshire Libraries.
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July 11, 2013
A day at an unspecified harbor. Brushes over fishing boats, ferries, sailing for pleasure, boat-building, and sea rescue. Good, detailed illustrations.
Our two-year-old likes this one, but it would also be appropriate for a young reader (first or second grade).
Our two-year-old likes this one, but it would also be appropriate for a young reader (first or second grade).
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