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Just a girl and her lake monster
On Sunday we gave an overview of books published about New England last year that make good reads before you set out to explore (''In Praise of the Page''). But the regional publishers did not overlook children. ''Champ and Me by the Maple Tree: A Vermont Tale? (Commonwealth Editions, $14.95) by Ed Shankman and illustrated by Dave O'Neill sets out to make Vermont a little bigger than life, thanks to the narrator's unexpected friendship with Champ, the mythic sea monster from Lake Champlain. It is a cheerful and lighthearted romp across the state, complete with scenic drawings. As the narrator says, ''Now riding a monster / Is hardly worth doing / Unless you take note of / The view that you're viewing.'' We'll take her word for it, but it's a bright little book to stir the imaginations of the preschool set.
Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Editions
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- Anne Fitzgerald, Globe Travel Editor
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- Eric Wilbur, Boston.com staff
- Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England.
- Patricia Borns, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs travel, maritime, and historical narratives as well as blogs and books.
- Patricia Harris, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Paul E. Kandarian, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs New England and Caribbean stories.
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- David Lyon, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
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- Joe Ray, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs food and travel stories from Europe.
- Kimberly Sherman writes about unique happenings throughout New England.
