Sea StarsILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 7-12 Pages: 32 List Price: $16.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 10/1/2006 ISBN: 1-59078-429-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-429-7 |
Is a crab just an underwater toe-pincher? What advice do sea otters give to cure insomnia? Who is the seamstress of the sea? Avis Harley's poems invite readers to explore these and other mysteries of our great oceans. Full-color photographs capture the critters in question, and a Looking Deeper section offers exciting facts that keep kids reading. Awards
Reviews"Well crafted and accessible to young readers, but clever enough to hold the interest of older children. Butschler's photographs are interesting and expressive and have rich, clear colors. ...Quality poems and attractive graphic design make this title a solid addition to most collections." "Well-designed collection of 27 short poems in a range of styles appropriate to each subject. ...Careful word choice, interesting imagery and attention to rhyme and rhythm, as well as the requirements of different poetic forms, distinguish this collection. ...The poetry will surprise and delight young readers, perhaps prompting some writing of their own." "The wordplay will grab readers, and so will the exquisite images in both words and pictures. ...Brief notes at the back fill in the fascinating biology of each creature. A book to use across the curriculum as well as for personal pleasure." |
