Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill turn their attention to Vermont and one of that state's great legends: Champ, the "Monster" of Lake Champlain. Champ is seen through the eyes of a likable tomboy, who sets out from her favorite spot by a maple tree and finds herself by the lakeshore. She meets Champ, who turns out to be a very kid-friendly monster―inviting the girl to sit on his head and ride with him through the Vermont countryside. Together, these unlikely friends dash past farms and mills and over covered bridges, meet some cows, eat some maple syrup-covered cheese, and eventually return to the girl's favorite maple tree. The charming story ends as it began: "If you come to Vermont / Near a lake called Champlain, / And you cut through the woods / On an old country lane, There's a chance you will see / My friend Champ and me / Playing happy and free / By the old maple tree."

Champ and Me by the Maple Tree: A Vermont Tale (Shankman & O'Neill)

Children's Books

Shankman, Ed

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Commonwealth Editions

"This is not just a story―it’s a legend in the making." ―Macaroni KID 
Meet Lucas the little longhorn, a pint-sized dreamer with a heart as big as the Lone Star State. When Lucas decides to build the greatest ranch Texas has ever seen, he knows he can’t do it alone. So he rounds up his team of small critters (even tiny Meadow Mouse Pete) and “little by little, they build something great―the biggest little ranch in the whole darn state!” 
With its rollicking rhymes and vibrant illustrations, Lucas the Little Longhorn invites readers big and small to remember that little bodies can build great things, especially when we work together. “There’s something about doing things as a crew, that can make almost anything more fun to do!” 
A celebration of friendship, courage, and teamwork, Lucas the Little Longhorn will delight and inspire even the littlest readers to follow their dreams, no matter how big!

Lucas the Little Longhorn: and the Legend of Meadow Mouse Pete (Shankman & O'Neill)

Animals

Arcadia Children's Books

Shankman & O'Neill have done it again, this time on the shores of a beautiful lake. In their newest romp, a young family spends joyful summers lakeside surrounded by nature . 
Dive in and just picture the fishes that called that lake home - that would wriggle and dive, blow their bubbles, and roam. Listen to the nighttime critters: The beat was just so, when the volume would grow, and the fireflies added some light to the show. And the daytime animals? They ran and they sat and they ate and they hid; they did all the same things that the rest of us did. 
A true celebration of spending summer days outdoors, em>The Lake I Love is a beautiful, rhyming adventure that you'll love sharing with your family and friends.

The Lake I Love (Shankman & O'Neill)

History

From the dynamic duo behind The Lake I Love and I Met a Moose in Maine One Day comes a moving and unforgettable tail of mindfulness, friendship, and discovering the magic of letting yourself just be. 
Leo the lizard spends his days relaxing in the desert sand, gazing at the sky, and basking in the sun. The other desert animals think Leo is lazy, but the roadrunner isn't so sure . . . could it be that Leo has learned something the others have not? Perhaps there is more to this lazy-looking lizard than truly meets the eye? 
With its playfully melodic rhymes and stunning desert illustrations, Leo the Lazy Lizard invites readers of all ages to discover the beauty of quiet moments - to smell every scent, feel every breeze, and love how they feel 'cause they feel so at ease! A true celebration of mindfulness, connection, and learning to appreciate the things that make us all so wonderfully unique, Leo the Lazy Lizard will delight families for generations to come!

Leo the Lazy Lizard (Shankman & O'Neill)

Shankman and O’Neill have done it again! Come along as DC Daisy meets her best buddy, Washington Panda, for an evening of adventures – both wacky and fantastic – against the backdrop of the capital’s most beloved landmarks. Watch Daisy and Panda join Lincoln, Washington and Teddy Roosevelt for a game of volleyball against the supreme court justices. The story climaxes with a spectacular dance number, featuring all one hundred senators, on the steps of the capital building! (You won’t see that anywhere else.) Children, parents, and teachers alike loves Ed Shankman’s whimsical, rollicking rhymes and Dave O’Neill’s dazzling, colorful illustrations. You’ll also appreciate the warm sense of friendship and more thoughtful moments in this one-of-a-kind fantasy for young children.

A Whimsical Washington Night: The Adventures of a DC Duo (Shankman & O'Neill)

Americas

"Parties are fun. That's my point of view.And I'm guessing that maybe you've been to a few.Well I've been to some too, and I can tell you,That none was more fun than the one at the zoo!"Everyone loves a good party and everyone loves the zoo. Put them together and you get this warm and funny story in which monkeys invite the other animals to eat bananas and swing from trees; ostriches welcome them all to stick their heads in the sand; zebras paint black and white stripes on everyone (the hippo looks hip); kangaroos give the whole gang rides in their pouches; and much more! As with all Shankman & O'Neill favorites, you can count on rollicking rhymes and dazzling illustrations. Laugh your children to sleep with Monkey See, Zebra Do.

Monkey See, Zebra Do: A Zoo Party (Shankman & O'Neill)

Shankman & O'Neill take children on another journey of imagination with this whimsical visit to the museum. Young Maddie and Liam are so absorbed by the paintings that they are physically drawn into them - stepping into a seascape to visit a tropical island, into a landscape to run through a meadow, into a junglescape to go on safari, and much more! Drawn in by this intriguing fantasy, children will get a taste of the beauty and power of art. Naturally, the book is charged with the same dynamic energy that characterizes the entire S&O collection - a dazzling tapestry of rhythm, rhyme, and color. And who better to bring this one to life than illustrator Dave O'Neill?!

Maddie and Liam at the Museum (Shankman & O'Neill)

Arts, Music & Photography

"I'll always remember the sun above, and my lazy days at the lake I love." So ends this enchanting story in which nature itself is the hero. Children and those who love them will be entranced by the magic of the world around us - the warm splendor of a sunrise, the gentle beauty of ripples in the water, frogs on lily pads, turtles in their shells, and the whisper of wind in the trees. Readers will feel the author's love of nature as they did with the Shankman & O'Neill favorite, Champ and Me by the Maple Tree. Enjoy this love letter to nature, brought vividly to life through the inimitable rhymes and illustrations of Shankman and O'Neill.

Geography & Cultures

Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill began creating their award-winning children's books in New England, with stories on Boston, Cape Cod, Maine, and Vermont. In 2011 they turned their attention to New Orleans, Louisiana, and in 2013 they travel to the Sunshine State, Florida! This sunny, happy, and lovingly humorous story follows a child alligator―who lives in NYC―as he visits his grandma in her Florida home. "I love my grandma and grandma loves me," he says, as they visit the beach, and theme parks, and, best of all, walk and talk and enjoy each other's company. Everyone will find something in the story to remind them of their own relationships with beloved grandparents or grandchildren. With bouncing rhymes and colorful illustrations, grandparents, parents and children are sure to love reading this story again and again!

My Grandma Lives in Florida (Shankman & O'Neill)

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Whimsical balloon creatures lead children through the sights and delights of Boston in the first book by Shankman and O'Neill. Whether flying through the Public Garden, visiting Beacon Hill, or enjoying a game at Fenway Park, the balloonies are sure to please readers young and old with their colorful adventures and bouncing rhymes.

The Boston Balloonies (Shankman & O'Neill)

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Books by Shankman, Ed

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Champ and Me by the Maple Tree: A Vermont Tale (Shankman & O'Neill)

Lucas the Little Longhorn: and the Legend of Meadow Mouse Pete (Shankman & O'Neill)

The Lake I Love (Shankman & O'Neill)

Leo the Lazy Lizard (Shankman & O'Neill)

A Whimsical Washington Night: The Adventures of a DC Duo (Shankman & O'Neill)

Monkey See, Zebra Do: A Zoo Party (Shankman & O'Neill)

Maddie and Liam at the Museum (Shankman & O'Neill)

The Lake I Love (Shankman & O'Neill)

My Grandma Lives in Florida (Shankman & O'Neill)

The Boston Balloonies (Shankman & O'Neill)