Muse Reviews » Retro-chic book for super-imaginative kiddos

When I was a little girl, whenever I’d throw Mom a curve ball and ask her to tell me a story at bedtime instead of read one, she’d always tell a variation of “the bubble story.” It was about a little girl who went to far off and interesting places, carried through the air and across continents by and within a gigantic bubble.

I think that’s why this book, Harry and Horsie by Katie Van Camp, grabbed my attention and affection so very much.

Katie Van Camp worked in New York City as an au pair for a little boy named Harry (who is actually the son of David Letterman). Harry had a favorite stuffed animal named “Horsie,” and the two embark on an imaginative, magical journey in this delightful picture book.

It all starts when Harry, past his set bedtime, sneaks out of bed to grab his brand new “Super Duper Bubble Blooper” and play a while. Things turn more serious, though, when one of the bubbles surrounds his beloved Horsie and carry him into outer space. Harry dons his superhero garb and takes off after his little stuffed friend, coming up on numerous surprises as he speeds along on a toy rocket.

The illustrations charm me, too! Artist Lincoln Agnew combines retro-chic pop-art style with vintage comic book layout and graphic wording. It is super-fun to look though and ingest. The book feels years older than it is. (And the artwork ups the “cool factor” a whole bunch).

Perfect for ages 3-5, this is a perfect pick for bedtime reading. I’m super excited to be able to share this story with my two inquisitive little explorers….especially since my son G is still inseparable from his own “Horsie,” a threadbare, worn-out stuffed frog named Tadbit.

You can purchase Harry and Horsie for $16.99 wherever books are sold or via HarperCollins’ online store.

(Psst! And check out HarryandHorsie.com for fun activities, wallpaper graphics, and other fun stuff!)

Win it! Thanks to HarperCollins, one of you can win a copy of Harry and Horsie for your own little one(s)! Just tell me another HarperCollins title for children that your kids would dig (in a comment below). I’ll close the contest next Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

Congrats to #15, Madeline, the winner of this book!

32 Comments so far

I think my daughter would love Goldilicious!

And we’ve posted about this at Winning Readings:

http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/10/harry-and-horsie.html

Thanks for the email!

janemaritz at yahoo dot com

A Light in the Attic Special Edition would be a great book to own!

“If you give a pig a pancake” looks too cute! I think my kiddos would love it!

Flat Stanley in The Japanese Ninja Surprise

Fancy Nancy would be a hit here!

The have a wide selection, I was pleased to find “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
tanyainjville@yahoo.com

My kids would enjoy the book Half Minute Horrors

Warriors Super Edition: Bluestar’s Prophecy

Where the Wild Things Are-great book

My nephew would love The Velveteen Rabbit.

My 2 daughters would love Fancy Nancy, thanks for the chance

We would like the Half-minute Horrors book for my kids

I would love to read Dirt on My Shirt for my daughter!

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is a great book!

I’ve been wanting to get Where the Wild Things Are for my little guy!

My son would also like the Duck, Duck, Goose!(A Coyote’s on the Loose!). Thanks for the giveaway.

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH A light in the attic

Where the Wild Things Are

Stanley in Space sounds good.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

My daughter would love Goldilicious!

Lilly’s Chocolate Heart would be great.

Stanley in Space

Where the Wild Things are!

Definitely ‘Where the Wild Things Are’!

I’d love to get Amelia Bedelia for my neice.

This is so cute i love it!!!
kristygordanier @ yahoo.com

Wow sooo cute!
kristygordanier @ yahoo.com

My daughter would love where the wild things are.

chaipoak@gmail.com

I think my kids would really like to read Dr. Doolittle -

My daughter would love Goldilicious! Her absolute favorite all time book is Pinkilicious.

The kids would like Flat Stanely The Japanese Ninja Surprise.

Fancy Nancy would be a hit here. Thanks for the giveaway.

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