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Champ and Me by the Maple Tree: A Vermont Tale (Shankman & O'Neill) Hardcover – Picture Book, July 1, 2010

by Ed Shankman (Author), Dave O'Neill (Illustrator)
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Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill turn their attention to Vermont and one of that state's great legends: Champ, the Monster of Lake Champlain. Champ is seen through the eyes of a likable tomboy, who sets out from her favorite spot by a maple tree and finds herself by the lakeshore. She meets Champ, who turns out to be a very kid-friendly monster--inviting the girl to sit on his head and ride with him through the Vermont countryside. Together, these unlikely friends dash past farms and mills and over covered bridges, meet some cows, eat some maple syrup-covered cheese, and eventually return to the girl's favorite maple tree. The charming story ends as it began: If you come to Vermont / Near a lake called Champlain, / And you cut through the woods / On an old country lane, There's a chance you will see / My friend Champ and me / Playing happy and free / By the old maple tree.
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    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Dimensions
    10.28 x 0.32 x 10.38 inches
  6. Publisher
    Commonwealth Editions
  7. Publication date
    July 1, 2010
  8. ISBN-10
    0981943055
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0981943053
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Ed Shankman was born in the Bronx, New York, and lives today in Verona, New Jersey. As a creative director in the advertising industry, he has directed creative efforts for some of the world's best-known companies. Beyond the office, he has always spent his time chasing creative inspiration as a writer, guitar player, and painter. With illustrator Dave O'Neill, he has created nine winning children's titles for Commonwealth Editions, an imprint of Applewood Books.

Dave O'Neill is an Illustrator and Art Director. Throughout the years, Dave has worked with several advertising and marketing agencies as a graphic designer for children's brands. He also moonlights with an improv comedy troupe and designs toys in his spare time. More of Dave's work can be found on his art blog, at oneilldave.blogspot.com. Dave has a pet Seagull named Sully. Or does he? (he doesn't) Does he? Today, Dave is a husband to a cool girl and a father to a cool, smaller girl.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Commonwealth Editions (July 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0981943055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0981943053
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.28 x 0.32 x 10.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Dave O'Neill is an Illustrator and Art Director. Throughout his career, Dave has worked with several advertising and marketing agencies where he specialized in children's brands and event planning but he'd rather be drawing animals wearing hats. When he's not bringing Ed's rhymes to life, he lends his design skills to The Growing Stage—The Children's Theatre of New Jersey where he serves as President of the Board of Trustees. He is the recipient of the 2019 Award of Excellence from the New Jersey Theatre Alliance for his work there.

    About the Shankman and O'Neill Library

    For over 10 years, Author Ed Shankman and Illustrator Dave O'Neill have collaborated to create rhyming picture books that have found a special place in the hearts of families across the nation. Your children will lose themselves in the dazzling illustrations, the irrepressible imaginings, and the magical, mesmerizing music of words.

    ​You’ll love reading these books aloud as whimsical notions tumble off your tongue in sparkling rhyme.

    Dave and Ed have created twelve additional books in the Shankman & O'Neill library and believe a movie studio should approach them with plans for a cinematic MOOSE-iverse.

    So whether you choose the award-winning “I Met a Moose in Maine One Day”, the family favorite, “My Grandma Lives in Florida”, the heart-warming “The Sea Lion’s Friend”, the giggle-inducing “Where’s the Bathroom” or any other Shankman & O’Neill classic, you and your family will discover a blend of creativity, meaning, and pure fun that you’ll want to share again and again. 

    See more at https://www.shankmanoneill.com/

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    Ed is the award-winning author of 14 children's books (and counting). He has also published his novel, "The Backstage Man" — a labor of love that he co-authored with his cousin, Robert Gordon, over the course of 35 years.

    Ed’s entire life has been one long creative project. In addition to writing fiction for both children and adults, he is a performing musician (lead guitarist/singer/songwriter) and painter. Who knows, maybe some day he’ll take up ballet! (We’ll keep you posted.) Creativity has also been the driving force in his professional career where he served as a Chief Creative Officer in the advertising industry.

    Ed lives in Ipswich, MA, with his wife and best friend, Miriam.

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My 6 month old & I are avid readers of Shankman & O’Neill! I love the stories & he loves the bright, colorful illustrations. We highly recommend their entire catalogue, but especially enjoy “Champ & Me by the Maple Tree”.
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Cara
5.0 out of 5 stars My kiddo loves Shankman & O’Neill!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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My 6 month old & I are avid readers of Shankman & O’Neill! I love the stories & he loves the bright, colorful illustrations. We highly recommend their entire catalogue, but especially enjoy “Champ & Me by the Maple Tree”.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My kiddo loves Shankman & O’Neill!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
My 6 month old & I are avid readers of Shankman & O’Neill! I love the stories & he loves the bright, colorful illustrations. We highly recommend their entire catalogue, but especially enjoy “Champ & Me by the Maple Tree”.
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Vella
5.0 out of 5 stars Vermont folktale in a book
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021
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This book has sat in my Amazon wishlist forever. I keep thinking I will place the order next holiday or birthday... but today I decided I had waited long enough, and this purchase was something I REALLY wanted to do for my niece and nephew so that they can learn about their cultural heritage. Even though they live in Oregon, they can read about Champ the Lake Champlain lochness monster. The book is also properly themed with maple, which is of major cultural significance to Vermonters and their ancestors.
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Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Champ!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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For kids who live around Lake Champlain or plan to visit, it is very difficult to find books about Champ for children and my friend heard I had been searching the local shops and found this on Amazon. I was delighted! A unique gift!
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Gma B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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Charming story and illustrations, in this time of Covid when we can’t travel much it’s great to find books that let us travel mentally to other locales. We’ll locate Vermont on a map of states puzzle.
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Ashley Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars An instant classic!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2014
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Another perfect story by Shankman & ONeil. My 7 year old daughters favorite of their stories! We read it at least once a week and it leaves us happy and smiling before bedtime. We bring it with us too when we visit the Lake and she brings her notebooks and pretends she's the girl in the story. I recommend to everyone of all ages!
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MynockJenn
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my toddlers favorites!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017
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This became an instant classic in our home. The story is adorable and the pictures are vibrant! My little one LOVES this book.
We have even given it as a present to our friends ' children as well.
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Ruth Kennedy Grant, MD
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017
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CHAMP loving granddaughter likes it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2011
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We live in Vermont and this book does a wonderful job of describing the best of what the state has to offer.

Our grandchildren love it and we enjoy being able to point to places and things in the book that we have taken them to see.
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Barbara A. Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars Champ and Me by the Maple Treee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2012
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What a wonderful story. I went it to our new grandchild in Engand. We are from Vermont USA and it was a great story of Vermont.
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