The List [Library Binding]

Hazel Hutchins (Author), Maria van Lieshout (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

A little princess makes the greatest of gifts from the simplest of lists.

When a neighboring kingdom announces the birth of a royal baby, the Queen of Iddison is thrilled. "We shall bring the child splendid gifts," she declares, and then makes a long list of treasures to collect on the way. She smiles as her daughter, little Princess Cassidy, makes a list, too.

On the voyage, the Queen checks her list as the royal caravan gathers gems from mountain mines and beasts from deep jungles. Princess Cassidy also checks her list, but collects nothing.

At last, the royal caravan arrives laden with riches. But it is only the gifts from Cassidy's list that make the baby smile its first smile. And the Queen smiles too when she reads it: two kisses (X X) and one hug (0).

The List is a poignant tale from a gifted storyteller, full of whimsically charming artwork and heartwarming truth.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This tale of heartwarming truth features whimsically charming watercolour artwork. (The Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teeens 2008 )

About the Author

Hazel Hutchins has written more than 25 books for children and has won numerous awards, including Parenting magazine's Reading Magic Award. She lives in Canmore, Alberta.

Maria van Lieshout has illustrated two books published in the Netherlands. The List is her North American picture book debut. She lives in San Francisco.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Annick Press (February 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554510643
• ISBN-13: 978-1554510641
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,568,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maria was born and raised in Holland. She graduated from The George Washington University with a BFA in Visual Communications, and was Creative Director for The Coca-Cola Company.
She currently lives in San Francisco in a creaky 100-year old Victorian with her husband Peter and their son Max.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant Tale with Delightful Illustrations!, March 19, 2007

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Karen Ehrhardt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The List (Paperback)

"The List" is a sweet story that's sure to resonate with anyone who has ever signed a letter with a kiss, X, and a hug, O! Illustrator van Lieshout's whimsical artwork is wonderfully light and airy, yet remarkably rich. I especially love the indigo elephants and the royal pet piglet - I want one of my very own!

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Your Collection, March 11, 2010

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E. C. Porter (Port Jefferson, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The List (Paperback)

If your are a fan of Maria van Lieshout, as are all the members of my house, don't miss the opportunity of getting this fine example of her early work. The charming linework and soft lovely palette are wonderful precursors to her later mastery in Bloom, Peep and Splash.