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When King Milford offers his entire kingdom to whomever can grow the largest watermelon, the residents of Chestnut Cove stop helping one another and become selfish. By the creator of Friday Night at Hodges' Cafe.
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About the Author
Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. He is consistently recognized for his individuality and delightful illustrations. Born in New Jersey, Tim moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. To learn more about Tim Egan, visit his Web site at www.timegan.com. For a complete list of books by Tim Egan, visit www.houghton mifflinbooks.com.
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Readers who were charmed by the subtle illustrations and dry wit of Egan's Friday Night at Hodges' Cafe will find more of the same in his second picture book. Chestnut Cove, a coastal village, harbors a neighborly population of animal characters, most of them hippo-like. When their king says he'll bequeath his realm to "whosoever grows the largest and juiciest watermelon," the townsfolk scoff-at first. Then they consider the perks of wealth: "It was endless how much they didn't have." Before long, each homeowner jealously tends a melon garden: Joe Morgan and his cow, Thelma, slosh milk at would-be trespassers, and Mrs. Lark and her pig, Eloise, sleep outdoors to protect their gargantuan fruit. Only when Eloise slips off a cliff and Joe Morgan climbs to her rescue do Chestnut Cove's denizens agree to resume their friendly ways. Egan follows a familiar recipe for conflict in introducing the town-wide competition; his tale of how greed can threaten friendship is well-worn but astutely told. Although some may wish for a less moralistic tale, the author's artwork-with its warm, organic tones of green, gray, brown and yellow-is both highly original in its sensibility and classic in its appeal. Ages 4-8.
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- PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0395698235
- ISBN 13 9780395698235
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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