PUBLICATION DAY REVIEW! Harry Arco’s dad and his grandpa and his great-grandpa had all been pilots. Is it possible for Harry to choose to do something different? Instead of going up to explore the sky, could Harry go down to explore the deep, deep sea? With a little help from his Dad, Harry goes on…
An absolute treasure trove, join in the beach search and learn as you go! Come along for a wonderful adventure along the shoreline. Take one step at a time, slowly, slowly, using all your senses and see what amazing treasures you can discover. Each page of this book is like a magical mystery tour. A…
Dr Rose is a marine biologist. Ever since she was a little girl, she was fascinated by the sea. More than that, she loves to hear the fisherfolk’s tales of a mysterious beast, called Carmella, who lives deep under the sea. One day, she decides to lead an expedition to discover the whereabouts of Carmella.…
This picture book’s intriguing title, coupled with Yu Rong’s dynamic artwork, immediately made made want to dip in to its seaside colours and learn more about the joyous moment splashed on the cover. The child narrator is curious about the boy who lives next door – an autistic boy who loves to lick the…
Town Is By the Sea is the atmospheric picture book from Joanne Schwartz and Sydney Smith. Our narrator tells the story, from his house by the sea, by the town. His father is a miner, working deep underneath the sea in the coal mines. Every morning, when he wakes the first he sees is the…
In The Sea by David Elliott is a beautifully written picture book celebrating all that lurks beneath the sea with language and illustrations. The vibrant illustrations from Holly Meade are striking woodcuts which leap off the page and demand attention. From the comical puffer fish to the elegant orca’s the accompanying water colours reflect an…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…