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81st out of 82 books
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165 voters
Hopper and Wilson
by
Maria van Lieshout (Goodreads Author)
A playful tale about friendship and home
"What," Hopper asks his little friend Wilson, "do you think it's like at the end of the world?" Hopper, the blue elephant, imagines a staircase to the moon, while Wilson, the yellow mouse, hopes for an endless supply of lemonade. So the two sail off in a boat made of paper . . . only to discover they already have everything they cou...more
"What," Hopper asks his little friend Wilson, "do you think it's like at the end of the world?" Hopper, the blue elephant, imagines a staircase to the moon, while Wilson, the yellow mouse, hopes for an endless supply of lemonade. So the two sail off in a boat made of paper . . . only to discover they already have everything they cou...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
May 12th 2011
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Inspiration comes in a variety of different forms though family is probably best source. One author might write a picture book and make all the monsters in it the relatives they knew growing up. Another might write a tale based on an amusing catchphrase picked up by her husband. In the case of Hopper and Wilson, author Maria van Lieshout found inspiration when her father and brother found home. Apparently the two went on a sea voyage once and proceeded to get lost. The story has a happy ending s...more
This book is about an elephant and mouse that set sail in a newspaper sailor hat boat to see the end of the world. Hopper gets lost in a storm and Wilson is afraid he’s lost at sea. The two become reunited and sail around the world ending up at the same place they started. I kept mixing up the names. Hopper is the elephant and Wilson is the mouse. I always want to reverse them. Kids kept laughing at my mix-up. Kindergarten students made a simple sailor hat before I read the story. I set out a on...more
Hopper and Wilson was a great story about two friends that desire to touch the moon and for an endless supply of lemonade, and they believe that this will be at the end of the world. After enduring a fierce storm at sea, Hopper falls out of the boat and Wilson had to search the entire sea for him! Once they return home they realize that there is, in fact, no place like home. I think this book provides a meaningful lesson because you don't realize how great your home is until you leave. Everythin...more
Good friends Hopper the elephant and Wilson the mouse realize that there is no place like home. Like many of us, though, they have to go away first before appreciating what they have. When Hopper dreams of being able to touch the moon, Wilson wishes for limitless lemonade. When a fierce ocean storm separates the two on their voyage, Wilson asks everyone he encounters if they've seen Hopper. Once they're reunited, they need precisely what matters. The illustrations, created with watercolors, coll...more
This is more about my shortcomings as a reader then about the shortcomings of the book. The plot concerns two stuffed animals and a balloon who start off in a paper boat to find the end of the world. The problem with me? I can't get past that fact that a lot of the reflections of the text from the paper boat are not correct. The text doesn't match, or it doesn't line up with the apparent light source. I spent a lot of time noticing this and being distracted from the story by it. The illustration...more
This is a sweet tale about two friends setting out in a small boat, going on an exciting adventure to find the end of the world. The narrative is short and dramatic and the illustrations are colorful. The ending is somewhat philosophical and the whole story has a metaphysical feel to it. Probably best suited for younger children, but we enjoyed reading it together.
I have to mention that as the story progresses and we see Wilson out on the ocean, I couldn't help but think of Wilson from the movi...more
I have to mention that as the story progresses and we see Wilson out on the ocean, I couldn't help but think of Wilson from the movi...more
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Hopper and Wilson try to imagine what is on the other side of the big sea. Wilson, the mouse, thinks there will be lots of lemonade there. Hopper, the elephant, imagines a staircase to the moon! So they decide to head out in their boat and see what actually is on the other side of the sea. They bring their red balloon with them too. They sail through the day and night, until they are awoken by rain and wind. Soon the waves are huge and dangerous. When the sea calms, Wilson is alone in the boat....more
"'What,' Hopper asked his little friend Wilson, 'do you think it's like at the end of the world?'" The two rag-dolls--one sky-blue elephant and one lemon-yellow mouse--embark on their odyssey in a newspaper boat, propelled by a red balloon. The swashbucklers do a lot of extreme bobbing, shivering, learning the hard way and finally getting lost, and meet a host of sea creatures en route back to one another. Perfectly summery with a subtle lesson about the sweetness of home.
Best friends Hopper and Wilson wonder what it is like at the end of the world. Deciding to find out, they set sail on an end-of-the-world adventure. After battling rough seas, cold weather, and howling winds, they realize that their part of the world is where they want to be.
Sweet story about friendship with winsome watercolor illustrations. The two page layout heightens the effect of the illustrations.
Sweet story about friendship with winsome watercolor illustrations. The two page layout heightens the effect of the illustrations.
Interesting texture to the illustrations. Van Lieshout manages to pack a lot of drama and emotion into a little book. I wasn't sure at first which was Hopper and which Wilson - I missed the subtle clue with the first read. It wasn't exactly necessary to understanding the story but it bothered me a little.
Hopper and Wilson take to a paper boat to find the end of the world. They almost lose each other in a storm, but in a happy ending, find each other (and home) again. The way Hopper and Wilson (toy friends) related to each other reminded me very much of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. Sweet and imaginative.
Two best friends set out to reach the end of the world, a place of perfection with endless lemonade and stairs to the moon. In the end, they discover that their home is truly the perfect place for them. Adorable illustrations. I loved it.
This is the complete package - great story and wonderful artwork. The watercolors are full of texture, both from the paper and from brush style. Lots of movement on page spreads and a wonderful use of negative space. Love it!
Hopper and Wilson are a nice pair. I love that their mismatched dreams; Hopper wants to touch the moon and Wilson just wants lots of lemonade, are treated equally. A little odd book - home is where your cactus is, but nice
Hopper and Wilson set off to find the end of the world where they hope to find lemonade and a stairway to the stars. When they encounter challenges on their journey, they find comfort in each other. I thought this was a magical book about friendship and home. The watercolor illustrations and text are delicate and wistful.
An adventure to the end of the world with your best friend, in a boat, to see if there's lemonade or other amazing things! A sweet pb about friends and pure happiness! which is what it gave me!
Hopper and Wilson is great story on friendship and adventure. I read this book to the local
Catholic school kindergarten class and they sat enraptured during this sweet book.
Catholic school kindergarten class and they sat enraptured during this sweet book.
A sweet story that's beautifully illustrated with soft primary colors. Hopper and Wilson set sail in their little boat made out of newspaper to find the end of the world.
I love both the simply beautiful story and the warm and cuddly illustrations. I'm going to recommend this as an addition to our story time reading list at my book store.
I thought this book was ok. The story was kind of bland, but it did give an example of a strong friendship between Hopper and Wilson.
Wonderful adventure and celebration of home. Great pictures. Best for young readers who are scared about going out of home.
Jul 23, 2011
LoriAnn Kocialski
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
for-hannah,
for-reading-groups-to-read
I think this might be a book I have to go out and buy! It is so cute! I wanted to hug Hopper and Wilson at the end of the story!
I saw in someone's review a comparison to Oliver Jeffer's work and I would have to agree. Friendship, a journey, lemonade, fun.
Wonderful watercolor illustrations. Interesting story, I think it would make sense to older picture book readers.
An elephant and a mouse embark on a journey to discover what it looks like at the end of the world.
My full review at:
http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...
http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...
friends go on voyage to find the end of the world land find themselves home, and content.
A fun adventure of two friends. The illustrations are delightful.
Sweet! And I loved, loved, loved the illustrations=visual reader me!
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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.
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She currently lives in San Francisco in a creaky 100-year old Victorian with her husband Peter and their son Max.
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