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Influences

Two author/illustrators had a profound impact on Van Dusen: Dr. Seuss (magical rhymes) and Robert McCloskey (beautiful illustrations).

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Chris Van Dusen

Children’s Author

Author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen brings humor, adventure, lively language, and richly colored, kinetic illustrations to all of his children’s books. He’s created a number of unforgettable literary characters, including Mr. Magee (and his trusty dog, Dee), King Hugo (the royal with the big ego), and Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson.

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