The Christmas Tugboat: How the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Came to New York City
Matteson, George; Ursone, Adele
Language: English
Published by Clarion Books, 2012
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- Title
- The Christmas Tugboat: How the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Came to New York City
- Author
- Matteson, George; Ursone, Adele
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0618992154
- ISBN 13
- 9780618992157
- Illustrator
- Ransome, James E.
Nothing says Christmas like a Christmas tree, and the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City has said it beautifully since 1931. But how does the tree get there? One year, the tugboat captain (and author) George Matteson, his wife, and their daughter traveled by tug to fetch the giant tree. This dramatic picture book tells the story of their real-life journey up the Hudson River, and James Ransome's striking paintings capture the excitement of the trip and the pride of the young girl who helped steer the tug into New York Harbor.
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About the Author
Adele Ursone is an artist, editor, and former editorial director of Universe/Rizzoli. She accompanied her husband, George Matteson, on towing jobs whenever her schedule allowed and loved their time on the water, often doing watercolor sketches while under way. You can see her artwork at www.adeleursone.com.
They live with their daughter in New York City and Sedgwick, Maine, never far from water.
James Ransome has illustrated more than 35 books for children, including many award winners. He lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with his wife, children's book author Lesa Cline Ransome, and their four children. Visit his website at www.jamesransome.com.
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