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Maine children’s book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will hold a book signing from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Noah’s Ark Daycare Center in Farmington.

Chris Van Dusen Submitted photo

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with face painting led by Western Maine Play Museum and a dance party with DJ Beets. The author presentation and book signing will follow at 11 a.m. Van Dusen is the creator of “The Circus Ship,” “Hattie and Hudson,” “Learning to ski With Mr. Magee,” and many other Maine classics.

Noah’s Ark Daycare Center is located at 279 Titcomb Hill Rd., Farmington. For more information about this event, contact DDG Booksellers at info@ddgbooks.com or Noah’s Ark at amyb402@me.com.

“The Circus Ship,” by Chris Van Dusen Submitted photo