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Chris Van Dusen
Hattie sings a simple song that sets the stage for a remarkable friendship with Hudson, the elusive and misunderstood monster at the bottom of the lake. The message of acceptance and Hattie's success at getting others to judge her new friend by his actions, not his appearance, is deftly handled by Van Dusen's text and enhanced by his lush illustrations.