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A New York Harbor tugboat captain and his family take the tug up the Hudson River to pick up and tow the barge carrying the enormous Christmas tree that will be displayed at Rockefeller Center.

Main Author: Matteson, George, 1948-
Other Authors: Ursone, Adele., Ransome, James (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Clarion Books, 2012.
Subjects:
Tugboats > Juvenile fiction.
Boats and boating > Juvenile fiction.
Family life > New York (State) > Juvenile fiction.
Christmas trees > Juvenile fiction.
Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J) > Juvenile fiction.
New York (State) > Juvenile fiction.
Summary: A New York Harbor tugboat captain and his family take the tug up the Hudson River to pick up and tow the barge carrying the enormous Christmas tree that will be displayed at Rockefeller Center.
Physical Description: 39 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9780618992157 (hardcover)
0618992154 (hardcover)
9780544555488
Author Notes: George Matteson grew up around boats and has crewed on and captained many different types, including tugboats, an 1885 schooner, fishing boats, and a fisheries research vessel. He's the author of two adult books, Tugboats of New York: An Illustrated History and Draggerman: Fishing on Georges Bank, as well as many articles in marine publications.
Adele Ursone is an artist, editor, and former editorial director of Universe/Rizzoli. She accompanied her husband, George Matteson, on towing jobs whenever her schedule allowed and loved their time on the water, often doing watercolor sketches while under way. You can see her artwork at www.adeleursone.com .
They live with their daughter in New York City and Sedgwick, Maine, never far from water.
George Matteson grew up around boats and has crewed on and captained many different types, including tugboats, an 1885 schooner, fishing boats, and a fisheries research vessel. He's the author of two adult books, Tugboats of New York: An Illustrated History and Draggerman: Fishing on Georges Bank, as well as many articles in marine publications.
Adele Ursone is an artist, editor, and former editorial director of Universe/Rizzoli. She accompanied her husband, George Matteson, on towing jobs whenever her schedule allowed and loved their time on the water, often doing watercolor sketches while under way. You can see her artwork atwww.adeleursone.com .
They live with their daughter in New York City and Sedgwick, Maine, never far from water.
James Ransome has illustrated more than 35 books for children, including many award winners. He lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with his wife, children's book author Lesa Cline Ransome, and their four children. Visit his website atwww.jamesransome.com ."

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